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Vista won't recognize digital camer

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Name: Webacon
Date: December 5, 2007 at 15:20:33 Pacific
OS: Vista Basic
CPU/Ram: 512 MB
Product: H.P. Compaq
Comment:

My Kodak EasyShare camera worked fine with Vista until recently. I reinstalled the software but Windows couldn't install a new driver. I downloaded the software package from Kodak and, at least now my camera is listed in Device Manager, but I still can't download pictures to my computer. My Kodak program tells me no device is detected. I tried different USB ports but with no luck. I also have Picasa and it does not detect any device either.

Can anyone tell me what is wrong or how to fix it? Thanks so much.

Webacon



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Response Number 1
Name: mavis007
Date: December 5, 2007 at 16:17:23 Pacific
Reply:

... as it's listed in device manager

... via device manager try "update driver"
. while connected to internet


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Response Number 2
Name: Webacon
Date: December 5, 2007 at 18:21:48 Pacific
Reply:

Hi mavis 007: Thanks for the quick reply. I tried that, but it tells me the driver software is up to date. I tried it again, just in case, but I get the same message. When I click the camera in Device Manager, the first message I get is: This device cannot start. Check for solutions - which I do, but I'm told there is no solution.

I also inserted my install cd and had it Repair the installation, but my camera is still not recognized.

When I first plugged in the camera, Windows kept trying to download a new driver, but it failed each time. After downloading the latest software from Kodak, I no longer get that message, so that should mean I have the latest driver, no?

This is driving me nuts! Thanks again.

Webacon


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Response Number 3
Name: mavis007
Date: December 6, 2007 at 02:54:27 Pacific
Reply:

... ok ya maybe the problem is@ the other end of the wire?

... have you tried turning the switch on the camera to OFF from VCR etc?

... worth trying hotswaping the (unplug/replug)usb while selecting different
switches.

got brain freeze
... wat do I know?


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Response Number 4
Name: Webacon
Date: December 6, 2007 at 11:08:21 Pacific
Reply:

I'm sorry Mavis, I don't understand what you're suggesting. If I turn the camera OFF, absolutely nothing happens. At least when it's turned on Windows recognizes it and tries to update the driver.

Hotswapping the usb??? What is that? I have tried it in different ports, and that didn't help either.

Last night I uninstalled everything and started from scratch. Windows again couldn't install a driver. I downloaded the latest software from Kodak and somehow I'm back to square one. Windows is STILL trying to install a driver. I went through Add/Remove program in Windows and tried Repair - no luck. It still won't work and Windows is still looking for a new driver. This is a nightmare! Especially because it was working fine before.

BTW, I don't know if it helps, but my model is Kodak EasyShare C643.

Thanks again.

Webacon


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Response Number 5
Name: mavis007
Date: December 6, 2007 at 23:15:45 Pacific
Reply:

... try putting in new batteries.

... hmmm some usb transfer camera's use the power from the PC via usb, yours dos'nt.
... some have a dial type switch to turn for the transfer data to pc function.
yours just needs to be turned on and I guess a "drive icon" appears to access the pics.

Vista Camera Driver HERE


Download here aswell ?


got brain freeze
... wat do I know?


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Response Number 6
Name: Webacon
Date: December 7, 2007 at 16:49:59 Pacific
Reply:

You are amazing, Mavis, for sticking by me for so long. Unfortunately, the links you posted are for the exact software that I already downloaded from Kodak. It's still not working. I was, however, able to email Kodak tonight. I'm just hoping I get an answer AND a solution. Thanks again.

Webacon


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