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SanDisk Check SD Card Health: How to do it
Keep tabs on your SD card to ensure it’s at optimal perfomance
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Updated onDecember 19, 2023
updated onDecember 19, 2023
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Plenty of people rely on SD cards like SanDisk to store their files so it only makes sense to check its health for optimal performance. If you don’t know how to go about it, we share easy ways to do it.
How do I know if my SD card is bad?
How can I check my SanDisk SD card’s health?
1. By using Windows built-in scanner
2. By using a third-party tool
There aremany toolsavailable on the internet that can help you check the health of your SD card. Some of them even offer other features, like formatting and partitioning the memory card.
Third-party software, such asPRTG Network Monitoris always a great choice for this task. This is a professional health check and monitoring software, it can be used to check many types of devices or applications, including HDDs, databases, and of course removable storage devices.
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3. By using the CHKDSK command
It may take some time depending on the size of your SD card. It is important to note that this scan will not repair any errors on your SanDisk SD card.
However, it will give you an idea of whether there are any problems that need to be addressed and you can take the next step to repair orformat your SD card.
Tips to keep my SanDisk SD card in good shape
While it is possible to check the health of your SanDisk SD card using your PC, third-party tools are more thorough and offer solutions to fix any errors. It’s best to try as many of these options as you can before giving up on a potentially bad card.
Afterall, SD cards’ biggest downfall has always beenwrite errors, or errors when saving files so try addressing these first.
And if you’ve used your SanDisk SD card for a while, remember they do have a lifeline so they can only serve you for so long. You can upgrade to anultra memory SD cardif you have lots of files or awaterproof SD carddepending on what suits your needs.
What method do you find effective in checking the health of your SD card? Share with us your favorite in the comment section below.
Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
