Microsoft KB Archive/941037

= You cannot use an internal SD card reader to create a bootable SD card that uses the FAT32 file system on a Windows XP-based computer =

Article ID: 941037

Article Last Modified on 10/26/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

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SYMPTOMS
When you insert a Secure Digital (SD) card into an internal SD card reader on a Windows XP-based computer, you can format the card. However, you cannot create a bootable SD card if you format it by using the FAT32 file system.

Note When you insert an SD card into an external univeral serial bus (USB) SD card reader, and you format the card by using the FAT32 file system, you can create a bootable card as expected.



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

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Customer Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

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.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section.



MORE INFORMATION
For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

Keywords: kbwinxppresp3fix kbwinxpsp3fix kbexpertisebeginner kbfix kbbug kbhotfixserver kbqfe kbpubtypekc KB941037

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