How to Update Your SD Card Reader Driver

SD cards used to be very popular a few years ago, as they were the most common way to expand the storage space of your phone, camera, or another mobile device. However, technology has improved greatly since then, and most modern devices come with loads of free space, which satisfies the needs of users. Regardless, using an SD card is still possible, and you may be one of the people who still find the need to use an SD card and an SD card reader on a daily basis.

Being unable to explore the contents of your SD card because of a malfunction with your reader's drivers can be a major nuisance, but, thankfully, we are here to provide you with some tips on how to make sure that your SD card reader drivers are up-to-date and ready to serve you.

Rely on Windows to Keep Your Drivers Updated

Windows gives you the ability to automatically look for new drivers through the Windows Device Manager. You can access it by typing 'Device Manager' in the Start Menu, and then look for the drop-down menu called 'Disk drives' – find your SD card reader there, right-click it, and select 'Update Driver.'

Download a Driver Manually

If you know the make and model of your SD card reader, you can download a new copy of the driver manually from the vendor's website. Keep in mind that if you are using a laptop, you should also be able to find the SD card reader driver of the laptop manufacturer's official website.

Rely on Automatic Driver Updaters

Modern software provides you with all kinds of handy features, and driver maintenance is one of them. You can have a piece of software dedicated to checking your drivers for outdated versions and applying the latest updates.