The smart card reader appears in Device Manager with a yellow exclamation mark (⚠️), often under Smart card readers or Universal Serial Bus controllers .

. If you see a yellow exclamation mark, right-click the reader and select Update driver Manual Reinstall : If updating fails, right-click the device and select Uninstall device

If using a Microsoft Usbccid reader, you may need to add a registry key. Navigate to

Ensure the chip is facing the correct direction (usually up and forward).

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue with your smart card reader not being configured properly. If you're still experiencing issues, contact the manufacturer's support team for further assistance.