It is probably an issue with not having the proper drivers for the card reader. The first thing you should try with most computer problems, is rebooting. Shut your PC off with the card reader installed. Leave it off for a full minute and then restart it. If it still isn't recognized by the computer, you will need to install drivers for the card reader. Check the card reader for a brand name, a serial number, or a model number. I did one some time ago and the only information I was able to come up with was "e-machine" and"card reader" .... very generic. Enter your info into Google. As an example, "e-machine 4560A drivers". Or, even a more generic approach such as "card reader drivers" may yield some results. Chances are you will be given a variety of sites that offer drivers.
http://download.cnet.com/windows/ is also a good site to search. When offered a number of sites, such as with Google, watch to make certain the link that you are clicking on is the actual download link. Often times, site will have advertising for other software.
When you save the file with the drivers, it is usually such that you just double-click on the file and it will install it's self (make sure your card reader is plugged in). Remember where you are saving the file to. If it doesn't automatically install, and go to Control Panel>Add Hardware and the Wizard will direct you. You may have to enter the path to the download. It should then install the drivers.
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