Computer Won't Recognise Sd Card

[Captain Spod]

My 6 year old Dell desktop refuses to recognise the SD card (actually a Mini SD card and adapter) from my Olympus camera. I have tried attaching the camera with the supplied USB lead, inserting the card directly into the desktop's card reader, and using a standalone card reader through a USB port. I know the images are there because I can view them on the camera's screen. It has worked successfully many times in the past so what have I accidentally changed? Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.

[dannyday5821]

have you tried a different SD card in the same Dell desktop? It might be your desktop thats at fault not the SD card itself.

[Mick-Talbot]

Have you locked the SD card adapter?

[Mick-Talbot]

I had to tr-boot my comp earlier because it wouldn't recognise my SD card ....it does now.

[joko]

there is a trick i have heard of - but i dont know if it actually works - to put the item in a plastic bag, then wrap in tissue or teatowel and place in the freezer for a while.

some people swear by it, others say no ...

it may only be good for seeminlgy dead cards - but do a bit of research on the idea an see if you think it will help

[hc4361]

People used to try that with car radios, joko. It does nothing

[Captain Spod]

SD card is not locked and yes, other cards do work. Really stumped (and frustrated) now. Thanks for your suggestions though.

[SlackAlice]

What happens when you connect the camera to your pc via usb ports?