My removable disk has been working fine until now. I keep getting the above 
error message. I have clicked on properties and the disk space was all blue, 
yet I have no compactflash in there. It says the device is working properly. 
In autoplay I click on photo's, click apply, but when I go back it's changed 
to music files. Help pleeease,  I have spent hours trying to figure this out.

When you click on Properties for your drive, there is a recording tab in the
opening window. Click on it and check "Enable..."

If this does not work, or if there is no Recording tab get back to us.


"chel"  wrote in message
news:357EE628-9554-44C1-91E6-103BA35683A5@microsoft.com...
> My removable disk has been working fine until now. I keep getting the
above
> error message. I have clicked on properties and the disk space was all
blue,
> yet I have no compactflash in there. It says the device is working
properly.
> In autoplay I click on photo's, click apply, but when I go back it's
changed
> to music files. Help pleeease,  I have spent hours trying to figure this
out.

Hi Yves Alarie, Thanks for replying.  I did what you said, and there is no 
recording tab, also I have just found out that I am getting the same error 
message on my floppy 'A' drive too. What is happening !!!!!!! 

"Yves Alarie" wrote:

> When you click on Properties for your drive, there is a recording tab in the
> opening window. Click on it and check "Enable..."
> 
> If this does not work, or if there is no Recording tab get back to us.
> 
> 
> "chel"  wrote in message
> news:357EE628-9554-44C1-91E6-103BA35683A5@microsoft.com...
> > My removable disk has been working fine until now. I keep getting the
> above
> > error message. I have clicked on properties and the disk space was all
> blue,
> > yet I have no compactflash in there. It says the device is working
> properly.
> > In autoplay I click on photo's, click apply, but when I go back it's
> changed
> > to music files. Help pleeease,  I have spent hours trying to figure this
> out.
> 
> 
>

Two possibilities (among others).

1. You upgraded your computer to XP.
If so, you need to go to the CD drive manufacturer web site, download a
driver compatible with XP and install it.

2. You have a version of Roxio below 5.3. If so you need to go to the Roxio
site and update to 5.3 (this is a free update) or upgrade to 7 but this will
cost you.

If the above is not appropriate, give us more details about "disk has been
working fine until now". Was this using XP to copy to CD or some other
software.

As for the floppy, I really don't know.

"chel"  wrote in message
news:84C11E7E-9FBF-4EE4-9711-716378D990AA@microsoft.com...
> Hi Yves Alarie, Thanks for replying.  I did what you said, and there is no
> recording tab, also I have just found out that I am getting the same error
> message on my floppy 'A' drive too. What is happening !!!!!!!
>
> "Yves Alarie" wrote:
>
> > When you click on Properties for your drive, there is a recording tab in
the
> > opening window. Click on it and check "Enable..."
> >
> > If this does not work, or if there is no Recording tab get back to us.
> >
> >
> > "chel"  wrote in message
> > news:357EE628-9554-44C1-91E6-103BA35683A5@microsoft.com...
> > > My removable disk has been working fine until now. I keep getting the
> > above
> > > error message. I have clicked on properties and the disk space was all
> > blue,
> > > yet I have no compactflash in there. It says the device is working
> > properly.
> > > In autoplay I click on photo's, click apply, but when I go back it's
> > changed
> > > to music files. Help pleeease,  I have spent hours trying to figure
this
> > out.
> >
> >
> >

Hi Yves Alarie, Again thanks for trying to help. Firstly, my computer came 
with XP, so no upgrade. It's about 4yrs old. Could you explain what Roxio 5.3 
is, and would it be in control panel in add & remove programes. If that's the 
case, I have looked and it's not there, so I don't think I have it on my 
computer. Would it be somewhere else ? I just want to take my pictures from 
my compactflash disk in my removable disk E to a My Pictures folder. I have 
always been doing the same thing for ever and no trouble at all. Is there 
somewhere I can get in touch with about on the microsoft sites. I am an 
artist and need this for my work. I need action urgently.
Thanks again Chel.

"Yves Alarie" wrote:

> Two possibilities (among others).
> 
> 1. You upgraded your computer to XP.
> If so, you need to go to the CD drive manufacturer web site, download a
> driver compatible with XP and install it.
> 
> 2. You have a version of Roxio below 5.3. If so you need to go to the Roxio
> site and update to 5.3 (this is a free update) or upgrade to 7 but this will
> cost you.
> 
> If the above is not appropriate, give us more details about "disk has been
> working fine until now". Was this using XP to copy to CD or some other
> software.
> 
> As for the floppy, I really don't know.
> 
> "chel"  wrote in message
> news:84C11E7E-9FBF-4EE4-9711-716378D990AA@microsoft.com...
> > Hi Yves Alarie, Thanks for replying.  I did what you said, and there is no
> > recording tab, also I have just found out that I am getting the same error
> > message on my floppy 'A' drive too. What is happening !!!!!!!
> >
> > "Yves Alarie" wrote:
> >
> > > When you click on Properties for your drive, there is a recording tab in
> the
> > > opening window. Click on it and check "Enable..."
> > >
> > > If this does not work, or if there is no Recording tab get back to us.
> > >
> > >
> > > "chel"  wrote in message
> > > news:357EE628-9554-44C1-91E6-103BA35683A5@microsoft.com...
> > > > My removable disk has been working fine until now. I keep getting the
> > > above
> > > > error message. I have clicked on properties and the disk space was all
> > > blue,
> > > > yet I have no compactflash in there. It says the device is working
> > > properly.
> > > > In autoplay I click on photo's, click apply, but when I go back it's
> > > changed
> > > > to music files. Help pleeease,  I have spent hours trying to figure
> this
> > > out.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> 
> 
>

Sorry, Your first question sent me in a wrong direction.
OK. Just to make sure.
1.You have a card reader attached to a USB port on your computer.
2. You see this listed as a removable drive, you right click on it when
there is no card in it and you see a blue disk. This is normal.
3. Insert your camera memory card in this card reader, do this right click
again and now you should see a combination of blue/pink disk. Can you get
this? Or do you get the "Not accessible message"
4. With your card in your card reader, what happens if you double click on
the listed removable drive E. Does it open or do you get the Not accessible
message?



"chel"  wrote in message
news:4C4D7EC6-4E3E-4D6A-82CA-12D5D9ED587C@microsoft.com...
> Hi Yves Alarie, Again thanks for trying to help. Firstly, my computer came
> with XP, so no upgrade. It's about 4yrs old. Could you explain what Roxio
5.3
> is, and would it be in control panel in add & remove programes. If that's
the
> case, I have looked and it's not there, so I don't think I have it on my
> computer. Would it be somewhere else ? I just want to take my pictures
from
> my compactflash disk in my removable disk E to a My Pictures folder. I
have
> always been doing the same thing for ever and no trouble at all. Is there
> somewhere I can get in touch with about on the microsoft sites. I am an
> artist and need this for my work. I need action urgently.
> Thanks again Chel.
>
> "Yves Alarie" wrote:
>
> > Two possibilities (among others).
> >
> > 1. You upgraded your computer to XP.
> > If so, you need to go to the CD drive manufacturer web site, download a
> > driver compatible with XP and install it.
> >
> > 2. You have a version of Roxio below 5.3. If so you need to go to the
Roxio
> > site and update to 5.3 (this is a free update) or upgrade to 7 but this
will
> > cost you.
> >
> > If the above is not appropriate, give us more details about "disk has
been
> > working fine until now". Was this using XP to copy to CD or some other
> > software.
> >
> > As for the floppy, I really don't know.
> >
> > "chel"  wrote in message
> > news:84C11E7E-9FBF-4EE4-9711-716378D990AA@microsoft.com...
> > > Hi Yves Alarie, Thanks for replying.  I did what you said, and there
is no
> > > recording tab, also I have just found out that I am getting the same
error
> > > message on my floppy 'A' drive too. What is happening !!!!!!!
> > >
> > > "Yves Alarie" wrote:
> > >
> > > > When you click on Properties for your drive, there is a recording
tab in
> > the
> > > > opening window. Click on it and check "Enable..."
> > > >
> > > > If this does not work, or if there is no Recording tab get back to
us.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "chel"  wrote in message
> > > > news:357EE628-9554-44C1-91E6-103BA35683A5@microsoft.com...
> > > > > My removable disk has been working fine until now. I keep getting
the
> > > > above
> > > > > error message. I have clicked on properties and the disk space was
all
> > > > blue,
> > > > > yet I have no compactflash in there. It says the device is working
> > > > properly.
> > > > > In autoplay I click on photo's, click apply, but when I go back
it's
> > > > changed
> > > > > to music files. Help pleeease,  I have spent hours trying to
figure
> > this
> > > > out.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> >
> >
> >

Hi there, I get the " Not accessible" message both times. My floppy disk is 
exactly the same, I get the same message with that too. When I go into 
properties there is no pink, even with the card in and no record tab. I did 
upgrade my norton virus the other week. I tried turning off auto protect, but 
didn't make any difference. I read that on one of the other threads.I did a 
scan of all the drives just in case. I haven't got much hair left Yves Alarie 
(ha ha), thanks for sticking with me. 

"Yves Alarie" wrote:

> Sorry, Your first question sent me in a wrong direction.
> OK. Just to make sure.
> 1.You have a card reader attached to a USB port on your computer.
> 2. You see this listed as a removable drive, you right click on it when
> there is no card in it and you see a blue disk. This is normal.
> 3. Insert your camera memory card in this card reader, do this right click
> again and now you should see a combination of blue/pink disk. Can you get
> this? Or do you get the "Not accessible message"
> 4. With your card in your card reader, what happens if you double click on
> the listed removable drive E. Does it open or do you get the Not accessible
> message?
> 
> 
> 
> "chel"  wrote in message
> news:4C4D7EC6-4E3E-4D6A-82CA-12D5D9ED587C@microsoft.com...
> > Hi Yves Alarie, Again thanks for trying to help. Firstly, my computer came
> > with XP, so no upgrade. It's about 4yrs old. Could you explain what Roxio
> 5.3
> > is, and would it be in control panel in add & remove programes. If that's
> the
> > case, I have looked and it's not there, so I don't think I have it on my
> > computer. Would it be somewhere else ? I just want to take my pictures
> from
> > my compactflash disk in my removable disk E to a My Pictures folder. I
> have
> > always been doing the same thing for ever and no trouble at all. Is there
> > somewhere I can get in touch with about on the microsoft sites. I am an
> > artist and need this for my work. I need action urgently.
> > Thanks again Chel.
> >
> > "Yves Alarie" wrote:
> >
> > > Two possibilities (among others).
> > >
> > > 1. You upgraded your computer to XP.
> > > If so, you need to go to the CD drive manufacturer web site, download a
> > > driver compatible with XP and install it.
> > >
> > > 2. You have a version of Roxio below 5.3. If so you need to go to the
> Roxio
> > > site and update to 5.3 (this is a free update) or upgrade to 7 but this
> will
> > > cost you.
> > >
> > > If the above is not appropriate, give us more details about "disk has
> been
> > > working fine until now". Was this using XP to copy to CD or some other
> > > software.
> > >
> > > As for the floppy, I really don't know.
> > >
> > > "chel"  wrote in message
> > > news:84C11E7E-9FBF-4EE4-9711-716378D990AA@microsoft.com...
> > > > Hi Yves Alarie, Thanks for replying.  I did what you said, and there
> is no
> > > > recording tab, also I have just found out that I am getting the same
> error
> > > > message on my floppy 'A' drive too. What is happening !!!!!!!
> > > >
> > > > "Yves Alarie" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > When you click on Properties for your drive, there is a recording
> tab in
> > > the
> > > > > opening window. Click on it and check "Enable..."
> > > > >
> > > > > If this does not work, or if there is no Recording tab get back to
> us.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "chel"  wrote in message
> > > > > news:357EE628-9554-44C1-91E6-103BA35683A5@microsoft.com...
> > > > > > My removable disk has been working fine until now. I keep getting
> the
> > > > > above
> > > > > > error message. I have clicked on properties and the disk space was
> all
> > > > > blue,
> > > > > > yet I have no compactflash in there. It says the device is working
> > > > > properly.
> > > > > > In autoplay I click on photo's, click apply, but when I go back
> it's
> > > > > changed
> > > > > > to music files. Help pleeease,  I have spent hours trying to
> figure
> > > this
> > > > > out.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> 
> 
>

Below is a long post about various issues with reading a camera memory card
from a card reader or from a camera. I don't quite know where to get you
started.
First, can you check if the USB connection is working properly. This is at
the very bottom. If it is not working properly it will have a yellow flag in
front of it and you will need to repair this first (your floppy will also be
listed in device manager, so you can also check it at the same time.
Once the USB is working properly, you can then start repairing the rest if
needed.

Repair for Camera (or card reader) Autoplay window (or Wizard)        March
21, 2005



If you installed Real Player 10, this is a likely culprit preventing XP to
automatically recognize the camera or card reader and open the Autoplay
window.

You will have to uninstall Real Player and maybe do something else as
described below. After you uninstall Real Player 10, reboot your computer
and then try with your camera or card reader again.

If you do not want to uninstall RealPlayer, you can go around it and still
get Autoplay, as given below:

Open Real Player. Go to Tools then Preferences.
Click on Automated Services and then Disable Message Center and Auto
updates. Reboot your computer and then try with your camera or card reader
again.



Note. On March 21, 2005 I had to update my old Real Player 7 to 10 (now
version 10.5) to download something from the Internet. After installing I
checked with a card in my camera and then with the card reader. No problem
opening the camera or card reader as a drive and listing the options in the
opening Autoplay window. So maybe all you have to do is update to 10.5.



If you do not have Real Player 10, read below for different ways to download
your pictures and repair the Autoplay.





Several ways to download your pictures, from your camera or card reader.





Before you connect your camera to your computer, make sure you have enough
battery power or better yet use your AC connector if your camera came with
one. Then, check your camera manual.  With most cameras you simply power
them on and set them to take pictures, with some you need to set them to
something like connect to PC or set PTP. After connecting your camera to
your computer via a USB cable, power the camera on and wait about 15-20
seconds for XP to recognize the camera, you will hear some sound "ding-dong"
and the LCD screen on your camera will change (the change is dependent on
the type of camera you have) and you are now ready to transfer, even if the
Autoplay window does not open automatically.  If you do not hear a sound or
the LCD screen of your camera does not change, the connection with the USB
port is not correct. Go to the bottom of these directions to repair the USB
connection (even if you hear the sound, the USB connection may need repair).



After you hear the sound:

1. Open My Computer, look under Devices with removable storage. Your camera
(or card reader) will be listed there as an external drive with a drive
letter E, F, G or H (probably listed below your CD drive). Right click on
your camera listed as an external drive. A menu will open, click on Autoplay
listed on the opening menu. This should open the Autoplay window to download
your photos the same way as when the Autoplay window opens automatically
when you connect your camera.

If you want to keep Real Player 10, this would be another way to do it. The
Autoplay will not open when you connect your camera but you can still get
the Autoplay from your camera listed as an external drive.



Or



2. Open My Computer, look under Devices with removable storage. Your camera
will be listed there as an external drive (probably listed below your CD
drive). Double click on it to open it.
You will see a folder, double click to open it, then another folder, double
click on it to open it and you will see the list of photo files. Select all
files
and copy to a folder on your hard drive. To select all the files, hold the
Ctrl key down and press the letter A. Or, click on Edit on your top bar and
then click on Select all on the opening menu. When files are selected, their
names are highlighted in blue.   You can then look at the menu on the left
of the file names and click on Copy and then select the folder you want or
make a new folder to save the files into it.

If you want to repair the automatic Autoplay window (and you do not have
Real Player 10) you can try the following.

Different ways to try to repair the Autoplay window for downloading from
either a camera or card reader.

Go from steps I to V, although step V may not be needed.

I. Connect your camera (or card reader) to your computer, and make sure you
have
pictures on your memory card. Make sure your batteries are good or better
yet, use your AC adapter if your camera came with one. If you are trying
with a card reader, just connect it with a memory card inserted and with
pictures on the memory card. Power the camera on, wait 10-15 seconds for XP
to recognize it, you should hear a sound and the LCD screen of your camera
will change, the change is dependent on the type of camera you have. With a
card reader, just wait for the sound after you connect it.

Click on My Computer and look under Device with Removable storage. Your
camera (or card reader) will be listed there, probably below your CD drive,
and a drive letter will be assigned to it (something like H, G, etc.) You
will use this drive letter in a step below, so just note down what the drive
letter is. With a card reader you may see multiple drives, depending upon
the card reader you have (you may have a card reader capable of reading a CF
card, SD card, Memory stick, etc. each one will have a drive letter so
select the drive letter corresponding to the memory card you have, or select
any of the drive letters for it and it should still work regardless of the
type of card you have).
If you do not see your camera or card reader listed there you will need to
repair your USB
connection (see below for repair) or you are on a network and the network
drive is Z and XP cannot assign a drive letter to your camera. You will need
to take care of this
first. The steps below will NOT work if XP cannot assign a drive letter for
your camera or card reader.  In some cases, your camera may be listed but
with no drive letter. Try the drive letter after the CD or DVD drive under
which your camera is listed.

II. Click on Start, click on Run and type the following in the textbox:
REGSVR32 SHIMGVW.DLL
and press Enter
Note that there is a space between ...32 and SHI...
This will take a few seconds to run and you will get a "success" message.

III.  Download the autofix.exe file from the site below.  At this Microsoft
site, you have the option of downloading the autofix.exe file in one of your
folder (or make a new folder and save the file there), then open the folder
and double click on the file and then follow directions on the screen. Or,
let Microsoft scan your computer to make the repair. You will need your
camera drive letter during this step.  After this, reboot your computer.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c680a7b6-e8fa-45c4-a171-1b389cfacdad&DisplayLang=en

You can leave your camera on and attached or your card reader attached while
you reboot. However, better to disconnected the camera or card reader after
you turn your computer of and then reboot.



IV. After rebooting, connect the camera and power it on (or connect the card
reader)  wait 10-15 seconds for XP to recognize it, you should hear some
beeping sound and the Autoplay window should now open giving you the option
of downloading photos from the camera or card reader.


V. You may have to set the options for this window.
Click on My Computer, your camera (or card reader) should be listed there
under Devices with Removable Storage. Right click on it and click on
Properties. In the opening window, click on the Autoplay tab and under
Select, scroll to Pictures to
select it. Select the button Prompt me...



Another possible solution.

Click on Start, click on Run and type the following in the opening textbox:

cmd

and press the Enter key

A window will open (black and white) and will display the following:

C:\Documents and Settings\Your Name\

Type the following at the end of the above line after the \

Net start stisvc

And press the Enter key

You will get a message that service is already started (if so this does not
solve the problem) or that it is starting (if so this may solve the
problem). Then try connecting your camera after you close this window. To
close this window, type EXIT at the end of the displayed line and press the
Enter key.



Also received this solution from Bob Wight on March 14, 2005:



I finally found out the problem.  I have a Lexmark printer and it has some
software it loads on start-up.  I disabled that software on start-up and the
camera worked.  The Lexmark software was partially taking control of the
camera.  I have been using the camera and the printer for about six months
with no problem.  I am assuming the Lexmark software updated itself and then
the problem started.  The printer works fine without the program loading on
start-up.  Thanks so much for your help.  Many times, bouncing ideas around
can help resolve an issue and you definitely helped.





To repair your USB, you need to reach Device Manager.



Open My Computer>Control Panel>Performance>System>Hardware>Device Manger

You will see a list.

Scroll down to Universal Serial bus controller

Your device should be listed there (right click on it and Properties if you
are not sure about a device on this list) and you can then reach the
Troubleshooter.

Is there a yellow flag in front of the listed device? This indicate that the
device is not working properly. Right click on it, Properties and try the
Troubleshooter. If this does not work, return to the Device Manager window,
click on Action on the top bar and uninstall.

Remove your memory card from the card reader or camera.

Reboot your computer.

XP should recognize your card reader or camera and automatically install the
driver.

Place your memory card in the card reader or camera, wait 15-16 seconds, you
should hear some sound indicating the connection is made.  A window should
open, the Autoplay window to download your picture. If this does not happen,
open My Computer, your device should be listed there. Double click on it to
open it and the folders until you see your photo files and copy them to your
hard drive.



"chel"  wrote in message
news:4768E820-85BD-4D76-880B-E3E4883BE5C6@microsoft.com...
> Hi there, I get the " Not accessible" message both times. My floppy disk
is
> exactly the same, I get the same message with that too. When I go into
> properties there is no pink, even with the card in and no record tab. I
did
> upgrade my norton virus the other week. I tried turning off auto protect,
but
> didn't make any difference. I read that on one of the other threads.I did
a
> scan of all the drives just in case. I haven't got much hair left Yves
Alarie
> (ha ha), thanks for sticking with me.
>
> "Yves Alarie" wrote:
>
> > Sorry, Your first question sent me in a wrong direction.
> > OK. Just to make sure.
> > 1.You have a card reader attached to a USB port on your computer.
> > 2. You see this listed as a removable drive, you right click on it when
> > there is no card in it and you see a blue disk. This is normal.
> > 3. Insert your camera memory card in this card reader, do this right
click
> > again and now you should see a combination of blue/pink disk. Can you
get
> > this? Or do you get the "Not accessible message"
> > 4. With your card in your card reader, what happens if you double click
on
> > the listed removable drive E. Does it open or do you get the Not
accessible
> > message?
> >
> >
> >
> > "chel"  wrote in message
> > news:4C4D7EC6-4E3E-4D6A-82CA-12D5D9ED587C@microsoft.com...
> > > Hi Yves Alarie, Again thanks for trying to help. Firstly, my computer
came
> > > with XP, so no upgrade. It's about 4yrs old. Could you explain what
Roxio
> > 5.3
> > > is, and would it be in control panel in add & remove programes. If
that's
> > the
> > > case, I have looked and it's not there, so I don't think I have it on
my
> > > computer. Would it be somewhere else ? I just want to take my pictures
> > from
> > > my compactflash disk in my removable disk E to a My Pictures folder. I
> > have
> > > always been doing the same thing for ever and no trouble at all. Is
there
> > > somewhere I can get in touch with about on the microsoft sites. I am
an
> > > artist and need this for my work. I need action urgently.
> > > Thanks again Chel.
> > >
> > > "Yves Alarie" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Two possibilities (among others).
> > > >
> > > > 1. You upgraded your computer to XP.
> > > > If so, you need to go to the CD drive manufacturer web site,
download a
> > > > driver compatible with XP and install it.
> > > >
> > > > 2. You have a version of Roxio below 5.3. If so you need to go to
the
> > Roxio
> > > > site and update to 5.3 (this is a free update) or upgrade to 7 but
this
> > will
> > > > cost you.
> > > >
> > > > If the above is not appropriate, give us more details about "disk
has
> > been
> > > > working fine until now". Was this using XP to copy to CD or some
other
> > > > software.
> > > >
> > > > As for the floppy, I really don't know.
> > > >
> > > > "chel"  wrote in message
> > > > news:84C11E7E-9FBF-4EE4-9711-716378D990AA@microsoft.com...
> > > > > Hi Yves Alarie, Thanks for replying.  I did what you said, and
there
> > is no
> > > > > recording tab, also I have just found out that I am getting the
same
> > error
> > > > > message on my floppy 'A' drive too. What is happening !!!!!!!
> > > > >
> > > > > "Yves Alarie" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > When you click on Properties for your drive, there is a
recording
> > tab in
> > > > the
> > > > > > opening window. Click on it and check "Enable..."
> > > > > >
> > > > > > If this does not work, or if there is no Recording tab get back
to
> > us.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "chel"  wrote in message
> > > > > > news:357EE628-9554-44C1-91E6-103BA35683A5@microsoft.com...
> > > > > > > My removable disk has been working fine until now. I keep
getting
> > the
> > > > > > above
> > > > > > > error message. I have clicked on properties and the disk space
was
> > all
> > > > > > blue,
> > > > > > > yet I have no compactflash in there. It says the device is
working
> > > > > > properly.
> > > > > > > In autoplay I click on photo's, click apply, but when I go
back
> > it's
> > > > > > changed
> > > > > > > to music files. Help pleeease,  I have spent hours trying to
> > figure
> > > > this
> > > > > > out.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> >
> >
> >

Hi Yves Alarie, Well can you believe I have finally solved it!!!!!!!! In the 
end my floppy drive, cd drive, removable disc were all affected.  I went to 
symantec web site and told them the problem. They came up with the Nero 
burner and Incd on my computer. I have the 5.5 version of nero. When I went 
to the nero.com web site, they said there is a problem with the SP2 pack and 
Incd. They have a zip folder on there which is a clean up for the Incd. I had 
to delete the Incd from my computer and reboot. They then told me to download 
the new version. The only thing was the new version was for Nero 6 and up. 
Anyway, I didn't download just in case that would be more trouble, and went 
back to check things out. " HEY PRESTO" ,everything was working. I know there 
must be an awful lot of me's out there still pulling there hair out. This is 
a big problem. If you go to Performance and maintenance news group there are 
heaps of us with the same problem. How do we tell these people what is 
happening. This is my first thread on this site, and I am not sure where to 
put this info to let people know that there is a solution. If you can explain 
this better than me to the members then go for it. I just want to thank you 
for your time with this problem,   Cheers from Chel (a very happy member now)

"Yves Alarie" wrote:

> Below is a long post about various issues with reading a camera memory card
> from a card reader or from a camera. I don't quite know where to get you
> started.
> First, can you check if the USB connection is working properly. This is at
> the very bottom. If it is not working properly it will have a yellow flag in
> front of it and you will need to repair this first (your floppy will also be
> listed in device manager, so you can also check it at the same time.
> Once the USB is working properly, you can then start repairing the rest if
> needed.
> 
> Repair for Camera (or card reader) Autoplay window (or Wizard)        March
> 21, 2005
> 
> 
> 
> If you installed Real Player 10, this is a likely culprit preventing XP to
> automatically recognize the camera or card reader and open the Autoplay
> window.
> 
> You will have to uninstall Real Player and maybe do something else as
> described below. After you uninstall Real Player 10, reboot your computer
> and then try with your camera or card reader again.
> 
> If you do not want to uninstall RealPlayer, you can go around it and still
> get Autoplay, as given below:
> 
> Open Real Player. Go to Tools then Preferences.
> Click on Automated Services and then Disable Message Center and Auto
> updates. Reboot your computer and then try with your camera or card reader
> again.
> 
> 
> 
> Note. On March 21, 2005 I had to update my old Real Player 7 to 10 (now
> version 10.5) to download something from the Internet. After installing I
> checked with a card in my camera and then with the card reader. No problem
> opening the camera or card reader as a drive and listing the options in the
> opening Autoplay window. So maybe all you have to do is update to 10.5.
> 
> 
> 
> If you do not have Real Player 10, read below for different ways to download
> your pictures and repair the Autoplay.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Several ways to download your pictures, from your camera or card reader.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Before you connect your camera to your computer, make sure you have enough
> battery power or better yet use your AC connector if your camera came with
> one. Then, check your camera manual.  With most cameras you simply power
> them on and set them to take pictures, with some you need to set them to
> something like connect to PC or set PTP. After connecting your camera to
> your computer via a USB cable, power the camera on and wait about 15-20
> seconds for XP to recognize the camera, you will hear some sound "ding-dong"
> and the LCD screen on your camera will change (the change is dependent on
> the type of camera you have) and you are now ready to transfer, even if the
> Autoplay window does not open automatically.  If you do not hear a sound or
> the LCD screen of your camera does not change, the connection with the USB
> port is not correct. Go to the bottom of these directions to repair the USB
> connection (even if you hear the sound, the USB connection may need repair).
> 
> 
> 
> After you hear the sound:
> 
> 1. Open My Computer, look under Devices with removable storage. Your camera
> (or card reader) will be listed there as an external drive with a drive
> letter E, F, G or H (probably listed below your CD drive). Right click on
> your camera listed as an external drive. A menu will open, click on Autoplay
> listed on the opening menu. This should open the Autoplay window to download
> your photos the same way as when the Autoplay window opens automatically
> when you connect your camera.
> 
> If you want to keep Real Player 10, this would be another way to do it. The
> Autoplay will not open when you connect your camera but you can still get
> the Autoplay from your camera listed as an external drive.
> 
> 
> 
> Or
> 
> 
> 
> 2. Open My Computer, look under Devices with removable storage. Your camera
> will be listed there as an external drive (probably listed below your CD
> drive). Double click on it to open it.
> You will see a folder, double click to open it, then another folder, double
> click on it to open it and you will see the list of photo files. Select all
> files
> and copy to a folder on your hard drive. To select all the files, hold the
> Ctrl key down and press the letter A. Or, click on Edit on your top bar and
> then click on Select all on the opening menu. When files are selected, their
> names are highlighted in blue.   You can then look at the menu on the left
> of the file names and click on Copy and then select the folder you want or
> make a new folder to save the files into it.
> 
> If you want to repair the automatic Autoplay window (and you do not have
> Real Player 10) you can try the following.
> 
> Different ways to try to repair the Autoplay window for downloading from
> either a camera or card reader.
> 
> Go from steps I to V, although step V may not be needed.
> 
> I. Connect your camera (or card reader) to your computer, and make sure you
> have
> pictures on your memory card. Make sure your batteries are good or better
> yet, use your AC adapter if your camera came with one. If you are trying
> with a card reader, just connect it with a memory card inserted and with
> pictures on the memory card. Power the camera on, wait 10-15 seconds for XP
> to recognize it, you should hear a sound and the LCD screen of your camera
> will change, the change is dependent on the type of camera you have. With a
> card reader, just wait for the sound after you connect it.
> 
> Click on My Computer and look under Device with Removable storage. Your
> camera (or card reader) will be listed there, probably below your CD drive,
> and a drive letter will be assigned to it (something like H, G, etc.) You
> will use this drive letter in a step below, so just note down what the drive
> letter is. With a card reader you may see multiple drives, depending upon
> the card reader you have (you may have a card reader capable of reading a CF
> card, SD card, Memory stick, etc. each one will have a drive letter so
> select the drive letter corresponding to the memory card you have, or select
> any of the drive letters for it and it should still work regardless of the
> type of card you have).
> If you do not see your camera or card reader listed there you will need to
> repair your USB
> connection (see below for repair) or you are on a network and the network
> drive is Z and XP cannot assign a drive letter to your camera. You will need
> to take care of this
> first. The steps below will NOT work if XP cannot assign a drive letter for
> your camera or card reader.  In some cases, your camera may be listed but
> with no drive letter. Try the drive letter after the CD or DVD drive under
> which your camera is listed.
> 
> II. Click on Start, click on Run and type the following in the textbox:
> REGSVR32 SHIMGVW.DLL
> and press Enter
> Note that there is a space between ...32 and SHI...
> This will take a few seconds to run and you will get a "success" message.
> 
> III.  Download the autofix.exe file from the site below.  At this Microsoft
> site, you have the option of downloading the autofix.exe file in one of your
> folder (or make a new folder and save the file there), then open the folder
> and double click on the file and then follow directions on the screen. Or,
> let Microsoft scan your computer to make the repair. You will need your
> camera drive letter during this step.  After this, reboot your computer.
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c680a7b6-e8fa-45c4-a171-1b389cfacdad&DisplayLang=en
> 
> You can leave your camera on and attached or your card reader attached while
> you reboot. However, better to disconnected the camera or card reader after
> you turn your computer of and then reboot.
> 
> 
> 
> IV. After rebooting, connect the camera and power it on (or connect the card
> reader)  wait 10-15 seconds for XP to recognize it, you should hear some
> beeping sound and the Autoplay window should now open giving you the option
> of downloading photos from the camera or card reader.
> 
> 
> V. You may have to set the options for this window.
> Click on My Computer, your camera (or card reader) should be listed there
> under Devices with Removable Storage. Right click on it and click on
> Properties. In the opening window, click on the Autoplay tab and under
> Select, scroll to Pictures to
> select it. Select the button Prompt me...
> 
> 
> 
> Another possible solution.
> 
> Click on Start, click on Run and type the following in the opening textbox:
> 
> cmd
> 
> and press the Enter key
> 
> A window will open (black and white) and will display the following:
> 
> C:\Documents and Settings\Your Name\
> 
> Type the following at the end of the above line after the \
> 
> Net start stisvc
> 
> And press the Enter key
> 
> You will get a message that service is already started (if so this does not
> solve the problem) or that it is starting (if so this may solve the
> problem). Then try connecting your camera after you close this window. To
> close this window, type EXIT at the end of the displayed line and press the
> Enter key.
> 
> 
> 
> Also received this solution from Bob Wight on March 14, 2005:
> 
> 
> 
> I finally found out the problem.  I have a Lexmark printer and it has some
> software it loads on start-up.  I disabled that software on start-up and the
> camera worked.  The Lexmark software was partially taking control of the
> camera.  I have been using the camera and the printer for about six months
> with no problem.  I am assuming the Lexmark software updated itself and then
> the problem started.  The printer works fine without the program loading on
> start-up.  Thanks so much for your help.  Many times, bouncing ideas around
> can help resolve an issue and you definitely helped.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> To repair your USB, you need to reach Device Manager.
> 
> 
> 
> Open My Computer>Control Panel>Performance>System>Hardware>Device Manger
> 
> You will see a list.
> 
> Scroll down to Universal Serial bus controller
> 
> Your device should be listed there (right click on it and Properties if you
> are not sure about a device on this list) and you can then reach the
> Troubleshooter.
> 
> Is there a yellow flag in front of the listed device? This indicate that the
> device is not working properly. Right click on it, Properties and try the
> Troubleshooter. If this does not work, return to the Device Manager window,
> click on Action on the top bar and uninstall.
> 
> Remove your memory card from the card reader or camera.
> 
> Reboot your computer.
> 
> XP should recognize your card reader or camera and automatically install the
> driver.
> 
> Place your memory card in the card reader or camera, wait 15-16 seconds, you
> should hear some sound indicating the connection is made.  A window should
> open, the Autoplay window to download your picture. If this does not happen,
> open My Computer, your device should be listed there. Double click on it to
> open it and the folders until you see your photo files and copy them to your
> hard drive.
> 
> 
> 
> "chel"  wrote in message
> news:4768E820-85BD-4D76-880B-E3E4883BE5C6@microsoft.com...
> > Hi there, I get the " Not accessible" message both times. My floppy disk
> is
> > exactly the same, I get the same message with that too. When I go into
> > properties there is no pink, even with the card in and no record tab. I
> did
> > upgrade my norton virus the other week. I tried turning off auto protect,
> but
> > didn't make any difference. I read that on one of the other threads.I did
> a
> > scan of all the drives just in case. I haven't got much hair left Yves
> Alarie
> > (ha ha), thanks for sticking with me.
> >
> > "Yves Alarie" wrote:
> >
> > > Sorry, Your first question sent me in a wrong direction.
> > > OK. Just to make sure.
> > > 1.You have a card reader attached to a USB port on your computer.
> > > 2. You see this listed as a removable drive, you right click on it when
> > > there is no card in it and you see a blue disk. This is normal.
> > > 3. Insert your camera memory card in this card reader, do this right
> click
> > > again and now you should see a combination of blue/pink disk. Can you
> get
> > > this? Or do you get the "Not accessible message"
> > > 4. With your card in your card reader, what happens if you double click
> on
> > > the listed removable drive E. Does it open or do you get the Not
> accessible
> > > message?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "chel"  wrote in message
> > > news:4C4D7EC6-4E3E-4D6A-82CA-12D5D9ED587C@microsoft.com...
> > > > Hi Yves Alarie, Again thanks for trying to help. Firstly, my computer
> came
> > > > with XP, so no upgrade. It's about 4yrs old. Could you explain what
> Roxio
> > > 5.3
> > > > is, and would it be in control panel in add & remove programes. If
> that's
> > > the
> > > > case, I have looked and it's not there, so I don't think I have it on
> my
> > > > computer. Would it be somewhere else ? I just want to take my pictures
> > > from
> > > > my compactflash disk in my removable disk E to a My Pictures folder. I
> > > have
> > > > always been doing the same thing for ever and no trouble at all. Is
> there
> > > > somewhere I can get in touch with about on the microsoft sites. I am
> an
> > > > artist and need this for my work. I need action urgently.
> > > > Thanks again Chel.
> > > >
> > > > "Yves Alarie" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Two possibilities (among others).
> > > > >
> > > > > 1. You upgraded your computer to XP.
> > > > > If so, you need to go to the CD drive manufacturer web site,
> download a
> > > > > driver compatible with XP and install it.
> > > > >
> > > > > 2. You have a version of Roxio below 5.3. If so you need to go to
> the
> > > Roxio
> > > > > site and update to 5.3 (this is a free update) or upgrade to 7 but
> this
> > > will
> > > > > cost you.
> > > > >
> > > > > If the above is not appropriate, give us more details about "disk
> has
> > > been
> > > > > working fine until now". Was this using XP to copy to CD or some
> other
> > > > > software.
> > > > >
> > > > > As for the floppy, I really don't know.
> > > > >
> > > > > "chel"  wrote in message
> > > > > news:84C11E7E-9FBF-4EE4-9711-716378D990AA@microsoft.com...
> > > > > > Hi Yves Alarie, Thanks for replying.  I did what you said, and
> there
> > > is no
> > > > > > recording tab, also I have just found out that I am getting the
> same
> > > error
> > > > > > message on my floppy 'A' drive too. What is happening !!!!!!!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Yves Alarie" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > When you click on Properties for your drive, there is a
> recording
> > > tab in
> > > > > the
> > > > > > > opening window. Click on it and check "Enable..."
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > If this does not work, or if there is no Recording tab get back
> to
> > > us.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "chel"  wrote in message
> > > > > > > news:357EE628-9554-44C1-91E6-103BA35683A5@microsoft.com...
> > > > > > > > My removable disk has been working fine until now. I keep
> getting
> > > the
> > > > > > > above
> > > > > > > > error message. I have clicked on properties and the disk space
> was
> > > all
> > > > > > > blue,
> > > > > > > > yet I have no compactflash in there. It says the device is
> working
> > > > > > > properly.
> > > > > > > > In autoplay I click on photo's, click apply, but when I go
> back
> > > it's
> > > > > > > changed
> > > > > > > > to music files. Help pleeease,  I have spent hours trying to
> > > figure
> > > > > this
> > > > > > > out.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> 
> 
>

Glad it is resolved. Sometime just discussing a problem brings some up.
I knew about the Roxio 5 interference (another software for burning CDs) but 
not about Nero and Incd after SP2.
Will have to add this to my list of interferences!
A real pain.
BTW, did you check your devices in Device Manager before you made the 
update? Any yellow flag in front of these devices?
"chel"  wrote in message 
news:6074ABBD-B06D-4C58-AEF9-3385AF913930@microsoft.com...
> Hi Yves Alarie, Well can you believe I have finally solved it!!!!!!!! In 
> the
> end my floppy drive, cd drive, removable disc were all affected.  I went 
> to
> symantec web site and told them the problem. They came up with the Nero
> burner and Incd on my computer. I have the 5.5 version of nero. When I 
> went
> to the nero.com web site, they said there is a problem with the SP2 pack 
> and
> Incd. They have a zip folder on there which is a clean up for the Incd. I 
> had
> to delete the Incd from my computer and reboot. They then told me to 
> download
> the new version. The only thing was the new version was for Nero 6 and up.
> Anyway, I didn't download just in case that would be more trouble, and 
> went
> back to check things out. " HEY PRESTO" ,everything was working. I know 
> there
> must be an awful lot of me's out there still pulling there hair out. This 
> is
> a big problem. If you go to Performance and maintenance news group there 
> are
> heaps of us with the same problem. How do we tell these people what is
> happening. This is my first thread on this site, and I am not sure where 
> to
> put this info to let people know that there is a solution. If you can 
> explain
> this better than me to the members then go for it. I just want to thank 
> you
> for your time with this problem,   Cheers from Chel (a very happy member 
> now)
>
> "Yves Alarie" wrote:
>
>> Below is a long post about various issues with reading a camera memory 
>> card
>> from a card reader or from a camera. I don't quite know where to get you
>> started.
>> First, can you check if the USB connection is working properly. This is 
>> at
>> the very bottom. If it is not working properly it will have a yellow flag 
>> in
>> front of it and you will need to repair this first (your floppy will also 
>> be
>> listed in device manager, so you can also check it at the same time.
>> Once the USB is working properly, you can then start repairing the rest 
>> if
>> needed.
>>
>> Repair for Camera (or card reader) Autoplay window (or Wizard) 
>> March
>> 21, 2005
>>
>>
>>
>> If you installed Real Player 10, this is a likely culprit preventing XP 
>> to
>> automatically recognize the camera or card reader and open the Autoplay
>> window.
>>
>> You will have to uninstall Real Player and maybe do something else as
>> described below. After you uninstall Real Player 10, reboot your computer
>> and then try with your camera or card reader again.
>>
>> If you do not want to uninstall RealPlayer, you can go around it and 
>> still
>> get Autoplay, as given below:
>>
>> Open Real Player. Go to Tools then Preferences.
>> Click on Automated Services and then Disable Message Center and Auto
>> updates. Reboot your computer and then try with your camera or card 
>> reader
>> again.
>>
>>
>>
>> Note. On March 21, 2005 I had to update my old Real Player 7 to 10 (now
>> version 10.5) to download something from the Internet. After installing I
>> checked with a card in my camera and then with the card reader. No 
>> problem
>> opening the camera or card reader as a drive and listing the options in 
>> the
>> opening Autoplay window. So maybe all you have to do is update to 10.5.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you do not have Real Player 10, read below for different ways to 
>> download
>> your pictures and repair the Autoplay.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Several ways to download your pictures, from your camera or card reader.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Before you connect your camera to your computer, make sure you have 
>> enough
>> battery power or better yet use your AC connector if your camera came 
>> with
>> one. Then, check your camera manual.  With most cameras you simply power
>> them on and set them to take pictures, with some you need to set them to
>> something like connect to PC or set PTP. After connecting your camera to
>> your computer via a USB cable, power the camera on and wait about 15-20
>> seconds for XP to recognize the camera, you will hear some sound 
>> "ding-dong"
>> and the LCD screen on your camera will change (the change is dependent on
>> the type of camera you have) and you are now ready to transfer, even if 
>> the
>> Autoplay window does not open automatically.  If you do not hear a sound 
>> or
>> the LCD screen of your camera does not change, the connection with the 
>> USB
>> port is not correct. Go to the bottom of these directions to repair the 
>> USB
>> connection (even if you hear the sound, the USB connection may need 
>> repair).
>>
>>
>>
>> After you hear the sound:
>>
>> 1. Open My Computer, look under Devices with removable storage. Your 
>> camera
>> (or card reader) will be listed there as an external drive with a drive
>> letter E, F, G or H (probably listed below your CD drive). Right click on
>> your camera listed as an external drive. A menu will open, click on 
>> Autoplay
>> listed on the opening menu. This should open the Autoplay window to 
>> download
>> your photos the same way as when the Autoplay window opens automatically
>> when you connect your camera.
>>
>> If you want to keep Real Player 10, this would be another way to do it. 
>> The
>> Autoplay will not open when you connect your camera but you can still get
>> the Autoplay from your camera listed as an external drive.
>>
>>
>>
>> Or
>>
>>
>>
>> 2. Open My Computer, look under Devices with removable storage. Your 
>> camera
>> will be listed there as an external drive (probably listed below your CD
>> drive). Double click on it to open it.
>> You will see a folder, double click to open it, then another folder, 
>> double
>> click on it to open it and you will see the list of photo files. Select 
>> all
>> files
>> and copy to a folder on your hard drive. To select all the files, hold 
>> the
>> Ctrl key down and press the letter A. Or, click on Edit on your top bar 
>> and
>> then click on Select all on the opening menu. When files are selected, 
>> their
>> names are highlighted in blue.   You can then look at the menu on the 
>> left
>> of the file names and click on Copy and then select the folder you want 
>> or
>> make a new folder to save the files into it.
>>
>> If you want to repair the automatic Autoplay window (and you do not have
>> Real Player 10) you can try the following.
>>
>> Different ways to try to repair the Autoplay window for downloading from
>> either a camera or card reader.
>>
>> Go from steps I to V, although step V may not be needed.
>>
>> I. Connect your camera (or card reader) to your computer, and make sure 
>> you
>> have
>> pictures on your memory card. Make sure your batteries are good or better
>> yet, use your AC adapter if your camera came with one. If you are trying
>> with a card reader, just connect it with a memory card inserted and with
>> pictures on the memory card. Power the camera on, wait 10-15 seconds for 
>> XP
>> to recognize it, you should hear a sound and the LCD screen of your 
>> camera
>> will change, the change is dependent on the type of camera you have. With 
>> a
>> card reader, just wait for the sound after you connect it.
>>
>> Click on My Computer and look under Device with Removable storage. Your
>> camera (or card reader) will be listed there, probably below your CD 
>> drive,
>> and a drive letter will be assigned to it (something like H, G, etc.) You
>> will use this drive letter in a step below, so just note down what the 
>> drive
>> letter is. With a card reader you may see multiple drives, depending upon
>> the card reader you have (you may have a card reader capable of reading a 
>> CF
>> card, SD card, Memory stick, etc. each one will have a drive letter so
>> select the drive letter corresponding to the memory card you have, or 
>> select
>> any of the drive letters for it and it should still work regardless of 
>> the
>> type of card you have).
>> If you do not see your camera or card reader listed there you will need 
>> to
>> repair your USB
>> connection (see below for repair) or you are on a network and the network
>> drive is Z and XP cannot assign a drive letter to your camera. You will 
>> need
>> to take care of this
>> first. The steps below will NOT work if XP cannot assign a drive letter 
>> for
>> your camera or card reader.  In some cases, your camera may be listed but
>> with no drive letter. Try the drive letter after the CD or DVD drive 
>> under
>> which your camera is listed.
>>
>> II. Click on Start, click on Run and type the following in the textbox:
>> REGSVR32 SHIMGVW.DLL
>> and press Enter
>> Note that there is a space between ...32 and SHI...
>> This will take a few seconds to run and you will get a "success" message.
>>
>> III.  Download the autofix.exe file from the site below.  At this 
>> Microsoft
>> site, you have the option of downloading the autofix.exe file in one of 
>> your
>> folder (or make a new folder and save the file there), then open the 
>> folder
>> and double click on the file and then follow directions on the screen. 
>> Or,
>> let Microsoft scan your computer to make the repair. You will need your
>> camera drive letter during this step.  After this, reboot your computer.
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c680a7b6-e8fa-45c4-a171-1b389cfacdad&DisplayLang=en
>>
>> You can leave your camera on and attached or your card reader attached 
>> while
>> you reboot. However, better to disconnected the camera or card reader 
>> after
>> you turn your computer of and then reboot.
>>
>>
>>
>> IV. After rebooting, connect the camera and power it on (or connect the 
>> card
>> reader)  wait 10-15 seconds for XP to recognize it, you should hear some
>> beeping sound and the Autoplay window should now open giving you the 
>> option
>> of downloading photos from the camera or card reader.
>>
>>
>> V. You may have to set the options for this window.
>> Click on My Computer, your camera (or card reader) should be listed there
>> under Devices with Removable Storage. Right click on it and click on
>> Properties. In the opening window, click on the Autoplay tab and under
>> Select, scroll to Pictures to
>> select it. Select the button Prompt me...
>>
>>
>>
>> Another possible solution.
>>
>> Click on Start, click on Run and type the following in the opening 
>> textbox:
>>
>> cmd
>>
>> and press the Enter key
>>
>> A window will open (black and white) and will display the following:
>>
>> C:\Documents and Settings\Your Name\
>>
>> Type the following at the end of the above line after the \
>>
>> Net start stisvc
>>
>> And press the Enter key
>>
>> You will get a message that service is already started (if so this does 
>> not
>> solve the problem) or that it is starting (if so this may solve the
>> problem). Then try connecting your camera after you close this window. To
>> close this window, type EXIT at the end of the displayed line and press 
>> the
>> Enter key.
>>
>>
>>
>> Also received this solution from Bob Wight on March 14, 2005:
>>
>>
>>
>> I finally found out the problem.  I have a Lexmark printer and it has 
>> some
>> software it loads on start-up.  I disabled that software on start-up and 
>> the
>> camera worked.  The Lexmark software was partially taking control of the
>> camera.  I have been using the camera and the printer for about six 
>> months
>> with no problem.  I am assuming the Lexmark software updated itself and 
>> then
>> the problem started.  The printer works fine without the program loading 
>> on
>> start-up.  Thanks so much for your help.  Many times, bouncing ideas 
>> around
>> can help resolve an issue and you definitely helped.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> To repair your USB, you need to reach Device Manager.
>>
>>
>>
>> Open My Computer>Control Panel>Performance>System>Hardware>Device Manger
>>
>> You will see a list.
>>
>> Scroll down to Universal Serial bus controller
>>
>> Your device should be listed there (right click on it and Properties if 
>> you
>> are not sure about a device on this list) and you can then reach the
>> Troubleshooter.
>>
>> Is there a yellow flag in front of the listed device? This indicate that 
>> the
>> device is not working properly. Right click on it, Properties and try the
>> Troubleshooter. If this does not work, return to the Device Manager 
>> window,
>> click on Action on the top bar and uninstall.
>>
>> Remove your memory card from the card reader or camera.
>>
>> Reboot your computer.
>>
>> XP should recognize your card reader or camera and automatically install 
>> the
>> driver.
>>
>> Place your memory card in the card reader or camera, wait 15-16 seconds, 
>> you
>> should hear some sound indicating the connection is made.  A window 
>> should
>> open, the Autoplay window to download your picture. If this does not 
>> happen,
>> open My Computer, your device should be listed there. Double click on it 
>> to
>> open it and the folders until you see your photo files and copy them to 
>> your
>> hard drive.
>>
>>
>>
>> "chel"  wrote in message
>> news:4768E820-85BD-4D76-880B-E3E4883BE5C6@microsoft.com...
>> > Hi there, I get the " Not accessible" message both times. My floppy 
>> > disk
>> is
>> > exactly the same, I get the same message with that too. When I go into
>> > properties there is no pink, even with the card in and no record tab. I
>> did
>> > upgrade my norton virus the other week. I tried turning off auto 
>> > protect,
>> but
>> > didn't make any difference. I read that on one of the other threads.I 
>> > did
>> a
>> > scan of all the drives just in case. I haven't got much hair left Yves
>> Alarie
>> > (ha ha), thanks for sticking with me.
>> >
>> > "Yves Alarie" wrote:
>> >
>> > > Sorry, Your first question sent me in a wrong direction.
>> > > OK. Just to make sure.
>> > > 1.You have a card reader attached to a USB port on your computer.
>> > > 2. You see this listed as a removable drive, you right click on it 
>> > > when
>> > > there is no card in it and you see a blue disk. This is normal.
>> > > 3. Insert your camera memory card in this card reader, do this right
>> click
>> > > again and now you should see a combination of blue/pink disk. Can you
>> get
>> > > this? Or do you get the "Not accessible message"
>> > > 4. With your card in your card reader, what happens if you double 
>> > > click
>> on
>> > > the listed removable drive E. Does it open or do you get the Not
>> accessible
>> > > message?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > "chel"  wrote in message
>> > > news:4C4D7EC6-4E3E-4D6A-82CA-12D5D9ED587C@microsoft.com...
>> > > > Hi Yves Alarie, Again thanks for trying to help. Firstly, my 
>> > > > computer
>> came
>> > > > with XP, so no upgrade. It's about 4yrs old. Could you explain what
>> Roxio
>> > > 5.3
>> > > > is, and would it be in control panel in add & remove programes. If
>> that's
>> > > the
>> > > > case, I have looked and it's not there, so I don't think I have it 
>> > > > on
>> my
>> > > > computer. Would it be somewhere else ? I just want to take my 
>> > > > pictures
>> > > from
>> > > > my compactflash disk in my removable disk E to a My Pictures 
>> > > > folder. I
>> > > have
>> > > > always been doing the same thing for ever and no trouble at all. Is
>> there
>> > > > somewhere I can get in touch with about on the microsoft sites. I 
>> > > > am
>> an
>> > > > artist and need this for my work. I need action urgently.
>> > > > Thanks again Chel.
>> > > >
>> > > > "Yves Alarie" wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > > > Two possibilities (among others).
>> > > > >
>> > > > > 1. You upgraded your computer to XP.
>> > > > > If so, you need to go to the CD drive manufacturer web site,
>> download a
>> > > > > driver compatible with XP and install it.
>> > > > >
>> > > > > 2. You have a version of Roxio below 5.3. If so you need to go to
>> the
>> > > Roxio
>> > > > > site and update to 5.3 (this is a free update) or upgrade to 7 
>> > > > > but
>> this
>> > > will
>> > > > > cost you.
>> > > > >
>> > > > > If the above is not appropriate, give us more details about "disk
>> has
>> > > been
>> > > > > working fine until now". Was this using XP to copy to CD or some
>> other
>> > > > > software.
>> > > > >
>> > > > > As for the floppy, I really don't know.
>> > > > >
>> > > > > "chel"  wrote in message
>> > > > > news:84C11E7E-9FBF-4EE4-9711-716378D990AA@microsoft.com...
>> > > > > > Hi Yves Alarie, Thanks for replying.  I did what you said, and
>> there
>> > > is no
>> > > > > > recording tab, also I have just found out that I am getting the
>> same
>> > > error
>> > > > > > message on my floppy 'A' drive too. What is happening !!!!!!!
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > > "Yves Alarie" wrote:
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > > > When you click on Properties for your drive, there is a
>> recording
>> > > tab in
>> > > > > the
>> > > > > > > opening window. Click on it and check "Enable..."
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > If this does not work, or if there is no Recording tab get 
>> > > > > > > back
>> to
>> > > us.
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > > "chel"  wrote in message
>> > > > > > > news:357EE628-9554-44C1-91E6-103BA35683A5@microsoft.com...
>> > > > > > > > My removable disk has been working fine until now. I keep
>> getting
>> > > the
>> > > > > > > above
>> > > > > > > > error message. I have clicked on properties and the disk 
>> > > > > > > > space
>> was
>> > > all
>> > > > > > > blue,
>> > > > > > > > yet I have no compactflash in there. It says the device is
>> working
>> > > > > > > properly.
>> > > > > > > > In autoplay I click on photo's, click apply, but when I go
>> back
>> > > it's
>> > > > > > > changed
>> > > > > > > > to music files. Help pleeease,  I have spent hours trying 
>> > > > > > > > to
>> > > figure
>> > > > > this
>> > > > > > > out.
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>>
>>
>>

using windows xp theres know down loading to the mp3 player

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