Can anyone please advise me on the the following problem.

We've just got a new Praktica-Pentacon DCZ 5.2 mega-pixel camera.

I've loaded the software disc, as per instructions, with no apparent
problems.  It's loaded 2 "Ulead" progs (Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 basic &
Ulead Video Studio 7.0 basic) ..... don't know if it has installed any
drivers
or software relating to the camera's operation.

I'm using Windows XP.  When I connect the camera (as instructed) to the PC,
via the USB port lead, I get (on the camera screen) the message "connected
to
computer", once the camera is turned on.  Everything looking good, 'TIL the
next step.

Here's where something is going wrong .......

A message appears on my desktop  "Windows has detected a new USB hardware
storage device" ( my camera, obviously) .... but, when I click on the
message bubble
it turns-off & restarts the PC.   Usually, when I click on similar message
bubbles, the
hardware device in question is then installed.

I've tried using other, different USB ports on my PC ... after UNinstalling
& re-installing
the software CD, to no avail.  I really haven't got a clue what's going
wrong.
 We have some pics. already now, on the camera, but cannot transfer them to
the PC ...
as the camera (once connected to the PC & turned on) keeps shutting down &
restarting
 the PC.

Any advice / information GREATLY appreciated.

Many thanks in advance, for ANY positive feedback !

Cheers.

A.B.