Article ID: 307085 - Last Review: December 1, 2007 - Revision: 1.4

"The Smart Card Is in Backwards" Error Message Although No Smart Card is Inserted

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SYMPTOMS

When you are using a computer that has a smart card reader, the following error message may appear even though no smart card is inserted into the smart card reader:
The Smart Card is in backwards.
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CAUSE

This behavior can occur because of a failure in the smart card reader hardware.
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RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, contact the manufacturer of the smart card reader hardware.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
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Keywords: 
kb3rdparty kberrmsg kbnofix kbprb KB307085
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