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"evertonian" <not@home.com> wrote in message 
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> 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.
>


This is the info I found.
http://www.praktica.de/CMSFiles/330.pdf

The PDF file indicates that the CD has drivers for Windows XP on it.

Look at the folders on the CD and see if there is a USB driver.

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CSM1
http://www.carlmcmillan.com
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"CSM1" <nomoremail@nomail.com> wrote in message
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> "evertonian" <not@home.com> wrote in message
> news:5r2Kf.53784$AL5.27535@fe01.news.easynews.com...
> > This is the info I found.
> http://www.praktica.de/CMSFiles/330.pdf
>
> The PDF file indicates that the CD has drivers for Windows XP on it.
>
> Look at the folders on the CD and see if there is a USB driver.
>
> --
> CSM1
> http://www.carlmcmillan.com
> --
>

 Massive thanks to you , CSM1,  for your time & feedback.

Unfortunately, the software CD that comes with this particular camera
 ( Praktica DCZ 5.2)  only installs the Ulead (photo & video) progs. The
"install drivers" option (CD) will not highlight, on my PC.  The VERY
small info booklet, that comes with the camera, does say that "drivers are
only required & installed with windows 98 systems".

I've found a link to the Pentacon (German) site .... & (very strangely !!)
you
can submit an enquiry about the camera, ONLY if you are NOT British !!
.... I am.

You have to fill in all the address fields, including which country you are
e-mailing from.  Mongolia .... Namibia .... Greenland etc ... are fine.
There
are hundreds of countries listed, including all the big ones ... America,
Australia, Canada etc...

  UK, Great Britain & England appear to be exempt !       Very strange ?!!

Thanks anyway !

AB.

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 
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>
> 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.
>

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)
-- 
Visit my web page at http://www.protoncek.com 

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
news:43f90728@dnews.tpgi.com.au...
> 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.
> >
>
>

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)
> --
> Visit my web page at http://www.protoncek.com
>
>

"evertonian" <not@home.com> wrote in
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> 
> "CSM1" <nomoremail@nomail.com> wrote in message
> news:d_4Kf.22324$_S7.5112@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com...
>> "evertonian" <not@home.com> wrote in message
>> news:5r2Kf.53784$AL5.27535@fe01.news.easynews.com...
>> > This is the info I found.
>> http://www.praktica.de/CMSFiles/330.pdf
>>
>> The PDF file indicates that the CD has drivers for Windows XP on it.
>>
>> Look at the folders on the CD and see if there is a USB driver.
>>
>> --
>> CSM1
>> http://www.carlmcmillan.com
>> --
>>
> 
>  Massive thanks to you , CSM1,  for your time & feedback.
> 
> Unfortunately, the software CD that comes with this particular camera
>  ( Praktica DCZ 5.2)  only installs the Ulead (photo & video) progs.
>  The 
> "install drivers" option (CD) will not highlight, on my PC.  The VERY
> small info booklet, that comes with the camera, does say that "drivers
> are only required & installed with windows 98 systems".
> 
> I've found a link to the Pentacon (German) site .... & (very strangely
> !!) you
> can submit an enquiry about the camera, ONLY if you are NOT British !!
> .... I am.
> 
> You have to fill in all the address fields, including which country
> you are e-mailing from.  Mongolia .... Namibia .... Greenland etc ...
> are fine. There
> are hundreds of countries listed, including all the big ones ...
> America, Australia, Canada etc...
> 
>   UK, Great Britain & England appear to be exempt !       Very strange
>   ?!! 
> 
> Thanks anyway !
> 
> AB.
> 
> 

I assume you went to this site: 
http://www.praktica.de/index.php?iL=2&iO=0&iM=13&iSM=18.

In the list of countries you will find 'Grossbrittanien' which I think 
you'll find means 'Great Britain'!

The no driver needed bit is sorta true if the camera meets the usb standard
for a generic storage device. If it does, it should show up as a generic USD
drive with a drive letter assigned. When all else fails, a memory card
reader/adapter may be the simplest way out. Besides, use of one does not
drain the camera battery. I did have similar problems, until I was able to
update an inf file from the Camera Mfr that had entries for the specific
camera model I have. Now the Mfr is back to a "generic" install for most of
their camera models.

Uninstalling and reinstalling the USB controller and port drivers may or may
not help.

"RFJ" <rfjoyner@REMOVE.THIS.hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "evertonian" <not@home.com> wrote in
> news:H86Kf.19049$SG.16290@fe12.news.easynews.com:
>
> >
> > "CSM1" <nomoremail@nomail.com> wrote in message
> > news:d_4Kf.22324$_S7.5112@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com...
> >> "evertonian" <not@home.com> wrote in message
> >> news:5r2Kf.53784$AL5.27535@fe01.news.easynews.com...
> >> > This is the info I found.
> >> http://www.praktica.de/CMSFiles/330.pdf
> >>
> >> The PDF file indicates that the CD has drivers for Windows XP on it.
> >>
> >> Look at the folders on the CD and see if there is a USB driver.
> >>
> >> --
> >> CSM1
> >> http://www.carlmcmillan.com
> >> --
> >>
> >
> >  Massive thanks to you , CSM1,  for your time & feedback.
> >
> > Unfortunately, the software CD that comes with this particular camera
> >  ( Praktica DCZ 5.2)  only installs the Ulead (photo & video) progs.
> >  The
> > "install drivers" option (CD) will not highlight, on my PC.  The VERY
> > small info booklet, that comes with the camera, does say that "drivers
> > are only required & installed with windows 98 systems".
> >
> > I've found a link to the Pentacon (German) site .... & (very strangely
> > !!) you
> > can submit an enquiry about the camera, ONLY if you are NOT British !!
> > .... I am.
> >
> > You have to fill in all the address fields, including which country
> > you are e-mailing from.  Mongolia .... Namibia .... Greenland etc ...
> > are fine. There
> > are hundreds of countries listed, including all the big ones ...
> > America, Australia, Canada etc...
> >
> >   UK, Great Britain & England appear to be exempt !       Very strange
> >   ?!!
> >
> > Thanks anyway !
> >
> > AB.
> >
> >
>
> I assume you went to this site:
> http://www.praktica.de/index.php?iL=2&iO=0&iM=13&iSM=18.
>
> In the list of countries you will find 'Grossbrittanien' which I think
> you'll find means 'Great Britain'!

Dont clikc the bubble!!! Just let it do its thing!! That happened to me with 
my new camera, just let it do its thing!!
"evertonian" <not@home.com> wrote in message 
news:5r2Kf.53784$AL5.27535@fe01.news.easynews.com...
> 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.
>
> 

You might try a powered USB hub.
In any event, if the camera has a removable memory card, a card reader is
usually a better solution, due to download speed and camera battery life.
Many of the current crop of inkjet printers have a built in card slot or
slots.

"Andy" <my94towncar@charter.net> wrote in message
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> Dont clikc the bubble!!! Just let it do its thing!! That happened to me
with
> my new camera, just let it do its thing!!
> "evertonian" <not@home.com> wrote in message
> news:5r2Kf.53784$AL5.27535@fe01.news.easynews.com...
> > 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.
> >
> >
>
>