How to Copy Files From a Flash Memory Card to a Computer

Copying files from one place to another on your computer is very simple. Similarly, copying files from a flash memory card to a computer is an easy task. The process is comparable to copying files from a flash drive or a floppy disc. You will need a computer with a flash memory card reader and a slot for attaching your flash memory card. Here's how to copy files from a flash memory card to a computer.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Flash memory card and reader
• Computer

1. Create a temporary home for the files currently existing on your memory card. To do this, click "My Computer" on your desktop. Double-click on any local drive to browse files and folders.

2. Create a new folder on your local drive and give it a suitable name, such as "Card Reader Content." Ensure that the name is easy to remember and identify.

3. Connect your flash memory card to your computer's card memory slot.

4. Use ActiveSync to complete the synchronization work.

5. Go to the folder containing the contents of the flash memory card.

6. Select all the contents in that folder. Choose "Select All" from the "Edit" menu on the top-left of your screen, or single-click each file while holding down the "Ctrl" key. Right click on the mouse and choose the "Copy" from the menu.

7. Browse to the "Card Reader Content" folder in the explorer window. Find the "Edit" button and click "Paste."

8. Wait for the computer to copy files onto its hard drive. This process may take a while if the file size is large. Once the transfer is complete, the files from the flash memory card reader will be copied to your computer.

9. Close the window and safely unplug your flash memory card from its slot.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure that your hard drive has enough space to copy the file on to it.
• Do not close the window while the files are being copied.
• Do not try to copy files on a PC that is not equipped with a flash memory card.
• Do not remove the flash memory card until the file transfer is finished. Otherwise, the transfer will be incomplete.