SD-MS-xD Card reader

[Filippopune]

I need a driver for SD-MS-xD card reader compatible with Windows 11

[zoey7886]

@Filippopune, Welcome to the HP Support Community! 

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding SD-MS-xD Card Reader Driver Compatibility with Windows 11!

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution. 

To obtain the correct driver for an SD-MS-xD card reader compatible with Windows 11, it is recommended to check the manufacturer's support page for specific drivers related to your model. If you have an HP device, visiting HP's official support website would be beneficial to find and download the appropriate drivers.

Visit HP's Official Website: Go to HP Support and use the search bar to enter your product number or name.

Select Your Product: Once you've identified your device, navigate to the "Drivers & Software" section.

Choose Your Operating System: Make sure to select "Windows 11" as your operating system.

Download the Driver: Look for drivers related to card readers (SD, MS, xD) and download the one specified for your device and operating system.

Install the Driver: After downloading, run the installation file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation.

If you cannot find a specific driver for your card reader, Windows 11 might automatically install a generic driver that could work with your device. 

Hope this helps!

Take care, and have an amazing day! 

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[Filippopune]

HP non offre alcun software o driver per il prodotto per tale sistema operativo.

[zoey7886]

Hi @Filippopune, 

Thank you for visiting our English HP Support Forum. We are only able to reply to posts written in English. To insure a quick response it would be advisable to post your question in English.

Take care and have a great day ahead!

Regards,

[Filippopune]

Sorry, I copied from HP website.

HP does not offer software or drivers for the product for this operating system.

I do not want to install a driver found randomly on the internet without proper recommendations.

Thank you.

Ciao

[zoey7886]

Hi @Filippopune, 

Thanks for the update — and totally understandable about being cautious with third-party drivers. We appreciate that you want to keep things safe and reliable.

Let’s try to work through this together:

Even if HP doesn’t list a specific driver for your SD-MS-xD card reader on Windows 11, sometimes Windows itself includes generic drivers that can make it work. Let’s do a quick check:

Try This First:

Device Manager → Open it (Win + X > Device Manager).

Look under “Memory technology devices” or “Universal Serial Bus controllers”.

If you see the card reader listed, right-click > Update driver > Search automatically for drivers.

Also, check Windows Update for any optional driver updates (Settings > Windows Update > Advanced Options > Optional updates).

To better assist, may I ask:

What is the exact model number of your HP device?

Does the card reader appear at all in Device Manager (even with a yellow warning)?

Have you tried inserting a memory card — any signs of detection or activity?

Once we know more, we’ll guide you accordingly. 😊

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[Filippopune]

This is what I see in Device manager

[zoey7886 · Accepted solution]

@Filippopune, Thanks for the screenshot — that helps a lot!

I can see the PCI Simple Communications Controller is missing its driver, which could be linked to your chipset and may affect how the card reader works. Also, while the Alcor Micro USB 2.0 Card Reader shows up, it might not be fully functional without the proper driver.

Here’s what I’d suggest:

Go to HP support site, enter your device model, and download the latest chipset and card reader drivers (Windows 10 ones usually work fine on Windows 11 in most cases).

In Device Manager, right-click the card reader > Update driver > Search automatically.

Also check Windows Update > Optional updates — sometimes drivers show up there too.

If the card reader still doesn't respond after this, let me know your exact model number, and I’ll dig a little deeper for you!

If our solution hit the spot, please click "Accepted Solution" to help others find the answer. And if you'd like to say thanks, select "Yes" on the bottom left as that would make our day!  

Take care, and have an incredible day ahead!  

Regards,