2 Ways to Fix Memory SD Card Showing Full but No Files Error

This article will provide two methods to resolve a "Card Full" error on a Nikon D3000. The table of contents is listed below for your convenience; read on for the details.

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Nikon D3000 displays 'Memory Card Full'.

Scenario 1: “I deleted some pictures from my SD card on an HP laptop. But when I put the card back into my Nikon D3000 camera, it shows 'Card Full'. But during playback, it says No Images.”

Scenario 2: “I have a problem with my D3000 camera. Every time I turn it on, it says 'This memory card cannot be used; it may be full.' I tried connecting the card to my computer, but there's nothing on it! Help!”

Why does my camera SD card show full but have no files?

If your camera's SD card is showing up as full, you might be wondering why it's suddenly having an issue. The cause could be any of the following:

1. There might be invisible or hidden files on the SD card, which could make it appear full even though no files are visible.

2. The SD card format is incorrect.

3. Your camera is broken.

The solutions to the "camera says memory card is full but it's empty" issue are now clear, depending on the possible causes. Follow these solutions to instantly resolve your full camera SD card problem.

Solution 1: Export and Display Hidden Files from Camera SD Card

To view and export hidden files from an SD card, you should:

Part 1: Export Data from Nikon or Canon SD Card and Recover Hidden Files

If you have many important photos and videos saved on your SD card, you can export them directly to a safe location on your PC or another storage device using the following method:

When you're unable to view the hidden files, it's best to recover and export the camera SD card files to another device to prevent data loss.

In this case, using professional data recovery software is a good option. The program is a professional recovery tool that can help you recover and export hidden files from SD cards, USB drives, hard disks, and other devices.

Step 1: Select the SD card to scan

• Download and install the Data Recovery Wizard tool on your Windows computer.
• Connect your SanDisk/Lexar/Transcend SD card to the computer in the appropriate manner.
• Launch the SD card recovery software. On the left side, select "SD Card Recovery." This will display all connected drives. Choose your SD card and click "Scan."

Step 2: Review the scan results

Wait for the scan to complete. Select one or more file types to display, such as images or videos. Click "Preview" to check if they're the files you need.

Step 3. Recover Data from SD Card

• Preview the recovered files, then click "Restore."
• Choose a location other than the original SD card to save the restored files.

Part 2: Show Hidden Files on Camera SD Card

Click the "Start" button, then type "Control Panel" in the search box. Switch the view to "Category", and then click "Appearance and Personalization". Click "Folder Options"> Select the "View" tab > Check "Show hidden files, folders, and drives" > Click "Apply".

Solution 2: Format the Camera's SD Card Properly

Connect the SD card to your computer. In File Explorer, locate the entire SD card, right-click it, and select Format. Set the file system to NTFS, and then click OK to confirm that you want to format the SD card.

If you need a free tool to learn how to format an SD card, try Partition Master, a powerful disk management utility, which allows you to format SD card and multiple removable storage devices.

If none of these solutions work for you, it's best to take your camera to a shopping mall and have a repair person check and fix your camera for you.