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Error message when you reinsert an SD card into a Windows Vista-based computer: "There might be a problem with some files on this device or disc"

Article ID:937651
Last Review:August 29, 2007
Revision:3.1
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SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario:
On a Windows Vista-based computer, you use a Secure Digital (SD) card.
You click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, and then you click Safely remove Device_name to remove the device.
You reinsert the device.
In this scenario, you may receive an error message that resembles the following:
There might be a problem with some files on this device or disc. This can happen if you remove the device or disc before all files have been written to it.

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RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6294451 (http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6294451)
Note If additional issues occur or any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support (http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support)

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You must restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.
Windows Vista, x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Sffdisk.sys6.0.6000.2063413,31206-Jul-200701:19x86
Sffp_mmc.sys6.0.6000.2063412,28806-Jul-200701:19x86
Sffp_sd.sys6.0.6000.2063412,28806-Jul-200701:19x86
Update.mumNot Applicable2,32906-Jul-200711:01Not Applicable
X86_sdbus.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20634_none_7069aa66e662dcbb.manifestNot Applicable1,47206-Jul-200711:02Not Applicable
X86_sffdisk.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20634_none_a2c276a605f5beaa.manifestNot Applicable2,45206-Jul-200711:02Not Applicable
Sdbus.sys6.0.6000.2063482,43206-Jul-200701:01x86
Windows Vista, 64-bit versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Amd64_sdbus.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20634_none_cc8845ea9ec04df1.manifestNot Applicable1,47406-Jul-200711:06Not Applicable
Amd64_sffdisk.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20634_none_fee11229be532fe0.manifestNot Applicable2,45406-Jul-200711:06Not Applicable
Sffdisk.sys6.0.6000.2063414,84806-Jul-200701:42x64
Sffp_mmc.sys6.0.6000.2063414,84806-Jul-200701:42x64
Sffp_sd.sys6.0.6000.2063415,36006-Jul-200701:42x64
Update.mumNot Applicable2,32906-Jul-200711:01Not Applicable
Sdbus.sys6.0.6000.20634104,44806-Jul-200701:14x64

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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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MORE INFORMATION

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
824684 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824684/) Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

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APPLIES TO
Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
Windows Vista Starter
Windows Vista Home Basic
Windows Vista Home Premium
Windows Vista Business
Windows Vista Enterprise
Windows Vista Ultimate

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Keywords: 
kbvistasp1fix kbfix kbexpertisebeginner kbwinvistapostrtmfix kbqfe kbhotfixserver KB937651

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