Win32 Disk Imager doesn't work on Windows Vista

[crystal13]

Hello,

I downloaded Win32 Disk Imager by:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/win32di ... t/download

After download, I open it and I launch the .exe.

The problem is that Win32 Disk Imager don't let me to choose the device (an SD card) where to upload the Raspbian.

Someone has my same problem?
Thank you in advance
Gianfranco

[malakai]

You can try Win Flash Tool http://winflashtool.sysprogs.com/

Can you access the card in My Computer what letter is it reporting the SD Card as also is it listed as removable media.

[JeremyF]

Are you using the built in card reader on your computer? (This is a known issue)

It's also worth trying with right-click+run-as-admin

[crystal13]

Are you using the built in card reader on your computer? (This is a known issue)

It's also worth trying with right-click+run-as-admin

Yes, I have an micro SD card by 8GB inserted into adpator. Then, I inserted it into my laptop.

You can try Win Flash Tool http://winflashtool.sysprogs.com/

Can you access the card in My Computer what letter is it reporting the SD Card as also is it listed as removable media.

Ok, I will try, thanks!!


Now, I'm doing a format of SD card. Can you tell me if is better NTFS or FAT32 file system?
(now I'm doing FAT32).

Thanks a lot,
Gianfranco

[Cloudcentric]

Best to format SD Card to FAT32 prior to using the imager software..

Try the recommended Win32DiskImager download here: http://elinux.org/RPi_Easy_SD_Card_Setu ... on_Windows

[crystal13]

Hello,

I already launched as administrator, but Win32 Disk Imager doesn't work.

Now I have used Win Flash Tool and the upload is finished correctly. At moment I can't try it on my Raspbian Pi. But I just saw by right click on SD, properties, that I have:
Space used: 18,5 MB
Space available: 37,4 MB

Is it not normal, right?


thank you!
Gianfranco

[JeremyF]

Space used: 18,5 MB
Space available: 37,4 MB

Is it not normal, right?


thank you!
Gianfranco

No, that is correct. Windows can only see a small portion of the card. (the boot partition) The rest can only be read by Linux/Raspbian

[crystal13]

Ok perfect.

Thank you to all!!

Gianfranco

[pluggy]

Not Vista, but XP.

This is what Windows does see of a recent Raspdian streched to fit an 8GB SD card :

http://www.pluggy.me.uk/raspberry/windo$episd.png

Its all there, its just in an "Unknown Partition".