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Question

Unable to import images from my digital camera to my PC

by Sep 28, 2013 10:01PM PDT

when I plug in in my digital camera it appears in "computer" but when i click on it, there are no folders. usually it says "fixed storage" and "Removable Storage" but they are not there.... this is really frustrating me ive tried updating drivers ive tried uninstalling the drivers and reinstalling them but still not luck. i know its not a problem with the camera because when i plug it into my gf's laptop, its fine. so I know its a problem with my computer.

any ideas anyone?

My digital camera is a Kodak M580

It has very little options on the camera, as far as I can see there is no USB storage settings etc.

If anyone can help it would be most appreciated.

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Yes, that fails for most of us. What do I do next?
by Forum moderator Sep 28, 2013 10:06PM PDT

I find myself putting the SD Card into my PC and copying over images the old fashioned way.

As I don't see what both PCs are I can't guess why one works and the other doesn't but the old fashioned way seems to always work.
Bob

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Not an option for me
by TDLprod Sep 28, 2013 10:16PM PDT

I dont have an SD card reader.

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They are 2 to 5 dollars now.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Sep 28, 2013 10:20PM PDT

I forgot to mention something and my mistake about assuming you installed the Kodak software. On my old Kodak I need to install that to gain access to the camera over USB but I didn't like that software and turned back to tried and true pull the card.
Bob

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Here's one I own.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Sep 28, 2013 10:23PM PDT
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Already have software installed
by TDLprod Sep 28, 2013 10:35PM PDT

I have the kodak software installed already, it says no photos to import.

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Keep in mind
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Sep 28, 2013 10:40PM PDT

I see it fail all the time. Few clients pay to fix it but will spend 2.50 for a card reader.
Bob

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