Thanks Ross.

I can see myself, probably, just backing up my files & re-formatting the PC.
I once had a "malicious spyware" item on the machine, that even my updated
Norton couldn't shift .... re-formatting took care of that prob.

thanks again, anyway.
"Ross" <rwanddem@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I presume that you mean that the computer reboots when you say "it
turns-off
> & restarts the PC".
>
> That sounds like there is a glitch in your Windows Registry.
>
> Unfortunately there is no way that you can fix such a glitch (if there is
> one) yourself.
>
> There are a few tools to correct problems in the Registry.  The only one I
> would recommend is Registry Mechanic from PC Tools.
>
> http://www.pctools.com/
>
> The programme can be downloaded from this site and the licence fee is
about
> USD30.00.
>
> As you have already pointed out, the drivers on the CD are for Windows 98
> systems only.
>
> Windows XP should automatically recognise any USB camera when it is
> connected and install any USB drivers if required.
>
> The ULead software has nothing to do with Win XP recognising the camera.
>
> With my own camera, I just hook it up and use a "file manager" to transfer
> the files to the computer, just as if the camera is another hard disk or
> drive.
>
> That is the way your system should work.
>
> You could try Start/System/Add Hardware but if the registry does have a
> glitch then I doubt it will work.
>
> Ross
>
> "evertonian" <not@home.com> wrote in message
> news:5r2Kf.53784$AL5.27535@fe01.news.easynews.com...
> >
> > 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.
> >
>
>