Windows format prompt causes CF card reader to unmount

Not Here Long · 25 December 2020, 16:52

Hello

When I try to use a USB CF card reader with WinUAE the Windows format prompt can appear repeatedly, and it seems to momentarily unmount the card reader. This can be problematic during formatting or when copying large files; I've had checksum errors as a consequence.

I've tried disabling autoplay but no dice. Is there a solution?

Thanks.

thomas · 25 December 2020, 17:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Not Here Long

the Windows format prompt can appear repeatedly, and it seems to momentarily unmount the card reader

It's rather the other way round. The card reader or the USB jack is broken and unmounts/remounts repeatedly. Everytime it remounts Windows issues the Format prompt.

Try another USB socket or another card reader.

jotd · 25 December 2020, 20:27

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Not Here Long · 25 December 2020, 22:36

Thanks for your responses!

I've tried different USB ports and cables but get the same result. I have another card reader, but when I right click it in device manager and click properties I'm told:

"Device USB\VID_058F&PID_6366\058F63666479 requires further installation."

When I try to update the driver I'm told the best drivers are already installed. Is this card reader likely to be faulty as well? Device manager tells me it is an Alcor Micro USB 2.0 card reader, incidentally.

25 December 2020, 16:52	#1
Not Here Long Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Here Posts: 33	Windows format prompt causes CF card reader to unmount Hello When I try to use a USB CF card reader with WinUAE the Windows format prompt can appear repeatedly, and it seems to momentarily unmount the card reader. This can be problematic during formatting or when copying large files; I've had checksum errors as a consequence. I've tried disabling autoplay but no dice. Is there a solution? Thanks.

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Not Here Long Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Here Posts: 33	Thanks for your responses! I've tried different USB ports and cables but get the same result. I have another card reader, but when I right click it in device manager and click properties I'm told: "Device USB\VID_058F&PID_6366\058F63666479 requires further installation." When I try to update the driver I'm told the best drivers are already installed. Is this card reader likely to be faulty as well? Device manager tells me it is an Alcor Micro USB 2.0 card reader, incidentally.

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