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paul33
24th of March 2003 (Mon), 10:02
...... or might do soon !

I can not get my PC to recognise that I have a 1D connected to the machine. I've installed the software twice but no joy !

When I switch the camera off, it throws up a warning so I know the firewire cable link is fine but how do I sort this out ? I've tried PS7, Downloader, Breezebrowser and they all fail to connect !

Anyone got any ideas ?

NB: I have D30 software/drivers on board as I'm still using the camera ...... could this be the problem ?
Transfix
24th of March 2003 (Mon), 10:38
Basic Troubleshooting:

Eliminate all sources of potential problems and rebuild one step at a time.

If you think your previous drivers could be a problem, remove them along with the 1D drivers.

Reboot.

Reinstall 1D drivers and try again.

Also look for the latest patches / driver updates for all your components.

Good luck
Clavain
24th of March 2003 (Mon), 16:17
Which operating system are you using?

Clavain
paul33
24th of March 2003 (Mon), 18:09
I'm using Win98SE ....... and how do I cleanly uninstall drivers anyway ?
hurry
24th of March 2003 (Mon), 18:48
Win98 doesn't work with firewire
Win98SE works bad with firewire

Win2000 / WinXP works fine with firewire

You cannot use salad oil for a Maserati. Try premium fuel.
paul33
25th of March 2003 (Tue), 01:46
The hardware states it works fine with Win98SE !!!
hurry
25th of March 2003 (Tue), 06:24
Theoretically, theoretically ....

I did much with Win98SE and firewire - it always was a fight. Some soft wanted Texas, some soft wanted Microsoft .. arrrgghh.

Since long time using Win2000 - four computers connected via firewire network, external firewire 100gb hd, external Firewire dvd writer, camcorder .... all works fine!

Printer, scanner, card readers ... connected with USB1/USB2
Clavain
25th of March 2003 (Tue), 14:50
I would be inclined to agree. I haven't worked with firewire, but generally speaking W2K is much more stable and enjoyable than Win98. I have had W2k on my laptop for 3 years now, 8-10 hours of use everyday and never once had a crash or a problem.

Clavain
Pekka
25th of March 2003 (Tue), 15:01
Yes, use WinXP or Win2000 for good USB/USB2/Firewire support.
hurry
25th of March 2003 (Tue), 15:04
It's better then fighting against windmills ...ääähh .. Win98.
Clavain
26th of March 2003 (Wed), 16:53
Well look at this way, Win98 is now 5 years old and in the computer industry that is a very long time.

Clavain
justme_dc
26th of March 2003 (Wed), 17:05
If you do hang yourself.....Can you will that 1D to me? I am fairly certian my Mac won't have a problem with the software.....

Good Luck to ya.
paul33
27th of March 2003 (Thu), 01:45
Thanks all ....... new PC on it's way !!!
NaturePhotoG
27th of March 2003 (Thu), 22:46
I've had the same problem initially with my 1D not working with the software in Win98SE. Although Win98SE detected the device fine. I've found out that you need to download a driver/patch file from Microsoft that will fix the firewire issue.
In the Twain driver folder (after you install the software for the 1D), there is a readme file. The file to download is there for Win98SE users.
Mine's working fine now.
Brettpp
8th of April 2003 (Tue), 05:44
I had this same problem and found the answer as did the above user. All the info is in this link http://photography-on-the.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6961#29975

Cheers Brett