I'll give it a try .... before my *last resort* of re-formatting !

Thanks.


"SleeperMan" <SleeperMan@too.sleepy> wrote in message
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> evertonian wrote:
> > 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.
>
> just a long shut but...did you try just plug the camera in (when PC
already
> running) and wait until is installed and not clicking that message bubble.
> Just wait until that "new hardware" icon in the tray dissapears.
> you can also try control panel/advanced/ boot and restore settings and
> uncheck "reboot automatically" (words can somewhat differ since i
translate
> from local language)
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