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How Can I Recover My SD Card's Full Capacity After Deleting Files?

March 9, 2026 3 answers
Asked by TechieGuru91
I recently got an Asus Eee PC and installed Linux Mint on a microSD card. Everything was fine until I decided to switch distributions. I removed the SD card, inserted it into my Windows computer, and deleted all the Linux files on it. Now, it's showing only 4.96 Megabytes of storage instead of the original 64 Gigabytes. What steps can I take to restore the full capacity of my SD card?
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FixItFelix33
Try using the Disk Management tool in Windows. Just press Win + X, select Disk Management, right-click on your microSD card, and choose 'Format'. You can select either exFAT or NTFS as the file system. Alternatively, using Rufus or another imaging software can help format it properly and restore its full capacity.
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RecoverMaster22
Consider using third-party recovery software. There are various options available that can help recover lost storage, but avoid using complex command line actions.
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GadgetGuy007
Just a heads up, SD cards can sometimes be unreliable for long-term storage. They work well for transferring data, but you might face issues after lots of use.
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