deleting a folder from my SD630

DaveC426913 · 13th of April 2007 (Fri)

Months ago, in my zeal to play with my camera, I created folder on it.

I have yet to find out how to get rid of it again. Even a low-level format didn't get rid of it. And that folder downloads onto my computer every single time...

Help?

Jon · 14th of April 2007 (Sat)

Have you tried reformatting the card on your computer? I'm not entirely sure what you're saying is happening. Is the camera recreating all your folders on each new or reformatted card? Did you create a higher-numbered folder then go back to a lower-numbered one? Or what?

DaveC426913 · 14th of April 2007 (Sat)

I created a folder using the camera's settings and called it MISC. Problem is that now everytime my camera downloads to the computer, it also downloads this extra folder as a subfolder on my computer and there's nothing in it.

Hm. Like this:

Camera out of the box:
files: 0

Camera after I'd fiddled with it:
files: 0
- folder: MISC | files: 0

Camera after one day:
files: 23
- folder: MISC | files: 0

Download to my computer:
folder: 20070101 | files 23
- subfolder: MISC | files: 0

Download to my computer after day 2:
folder: 20070102 | files 89
- subfolder: MISC | files: 0

Everything's fine camera-wise and computer-wise. I just can't get rid of that empty MISC folder on my camera that keeps downloading to my computer.

And no, a low-level format of the card did not get rid of it.

Jon · 14th of April 2007 (Sat)

Actually, MISC is also a folder used by Canon on their cameras. I believe it's used to track downloads. So you're a victim of nothing more than coincidence.

DaveC426913 · 14th of April 2007 (Sat)

: blink blink :

You're kidding.

That means I am disremembering my actions.

13th of April 2007 (Fri)	#1
DaveC426913 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4	deleting a folder from my SD630 Months ago, in my zeal to play with my camera, I created folder on it. I have yet to find out how to get rid of it again. Even a low-level format didn't get rid of it. And that folder downloads onto my computer every single time... Help?

14th of April 2007 (Sat)	#2
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,130	Re: deleting a folder from my SD630 Have you tried reformatting the card on your computer? I'm not entirely sure what you're saying is happening. Is the camera recreating all your folders on each new or reformatted card? Did you create a higher-numbered folder then go back to a lower-numbered one? Or what? __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

14th of April 2007 (Sat)	#3
DaveC426913 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4	Re: deleting a folder from my SD630 I created a folder using the camera's settings and called it MISC. Problem is that now everytime my camera downloads to the computer, it also downloads this extra folder as a subfolder on my computer and there's nothing in it. Hm. Like this: Camera out of the box: files: 0 Camera after I'd fiddled with it: files: 0 - folder: MISC \| files: 0 Camera after one day: files: 23 - folder: MISC \| files: 0 Download to my computer: folder: 20070101 \| files 23 - subfolder: MISC \| files: 0 Download to my computer after day 2: folder: 20070102 \| files 89 - subfolder: MISC \| files: 0 Everything's fine camera-wise and computer-wise. I just can't get rid of that empty MISC folder on my camera that keeps downloading to my computer. And no, a low-level format of the card did not get rid of it.

14th of April 2007 (Sat)	#4
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,130	Re: deleting a folder from my SD630 Actually, MISC is also a folder used by Canon on their cameras. I believe it's used to track downloads. So you're a victim of nothing more than coincidence. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

14th of April 2007 (Sat)	#5
DaveC426913 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4	Re: deleting a folder from my SD630 : blink blink : You're kidding. That means I am disremembering my actions.

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