Many camcorders use memory cards or SD cards to store the video files recorded on the device. If the memory card stops functioning the way it should, it may be because the data on the card is corrupted. These files can be repaired either by using free software or by formatting the card in order to fix the problems.
Instructions
Corruption Repair Programs
1. Turn on your computer and insert the memory card into the memory card/SD card slot on your computer.
2. Download a corruption repair program for free online; such programs include ICE ECC, FileRestore Professional and Unstoppable Copier. Save the program file to your computer's desktop and double-click on it to open the program.
3. Choose the memory card as the drive to be scanned from the drive selection drop-down menu. The program will search the memory card for corrupted video and picture files and piece the corrupted data back together.
Format the Memory Card
4. Turn on your computer and insert the memory card into the memory card slot on your computer.
5. Go to the "Start" menu and select "Control Panel." Click on "Administrative Tools," then click on "Computer Management." Select "Disk Management."
6. Right-click on the memory card and choose "Format" to format the memory card.
7. Insert the memory card back into the camcorder and you will be able to store and save files on the memory card again.
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