Card Reader Driver

Slynet · 5 Apr 2009 at 14:11

Hey, I recently got this card reader off my mate. He didn't give me any box, manuel or CD with the drivers on it. Anyway, I've plugged it in and it doesn't work, the power lights show up so I assume I need to find a driver for it. All I know is it's an X-Pro card reader and it looks identical to the one in Fire Wizard's post below; don't link to competitors kthxbai one. I've had a look around for it, but I can't find it anyway. Anyone got an idea where I can find it? Thanks.

95thrifles · 5 Apr 2009 at 14:19

tried using windows update to locate one?
Is it actually showing in the device manager as an unkown device?

Slynet · 5 Apr 2009 at 14:20

Yeah, I've had a look in device manager and nothing appears to be there.

95thrifles · 5 Apr 2009 at 14:23

If its not showing at all it would indicate its faulty not missing drivers, it should still show as an unkown device even without drivers, try a different USB port? assuming your mate hasnt intentionally sold you faulty reader

Memphis · 5 Apr 2009 at 14:38

Did the reader happen to come bundled with a motherboard or something like that at all? If so, it's likely coded to only work with that particular motherboard, and will either require "cracked" drivers or it just won't work at all.

Fire Wizard · 5 Apr 2009 at 16:19

Slynet, please remove the link to the picture since it advertises a competitor.

I have uploaded the picture for you which you can use instead:

Make sure you read the FAQ, especially the competitor section:

FAQ said:
No promotion of OcUK's competitors:

We, Overclockers UK (OcUK) are happy to provide the resources of these forums to responsible individuals without charge. They cost a substantial amount of money to maintain and use considerable amounts of bandwith which is paid for exclusively by us. As you know OcUK are in the computer hardware business and therefore the promotion of OcUK's competitors is forbidden. Examples of promotion are :-

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Thank you.