Dimage X Service Not Installed Problem

Sef · 03-12-2003, 11:41 AM

When I plug my Minolta Dimage X camera into my Windows XP pc's USB port, the install new hardware wizard comes up as it should, but fails. The error states that 'The specified service does not exist as an installed service'. I can use the device as a removable disk drive but not as a digital camera, as I have been doing on XP, until I reformatted - I need this functionalliy for my parents who like to use the wizards and stuff provided by XP (Including MSN8's use of digital cameras).

Any ideas on how I can install this camera correctly as a digital camera under Windows XP (Home edition)?

Cheers

Sef

NOTE: This is not the same problem as described on the other Dimage X thread on this forum.

Sef · 03-13-2003, 03:41 AM

The PC specs are Duron 1.3GHz, 512Mb, 60GB, WinXP Home. The point is this worked originally and now it does not - on the same PC with the same specs. It may be a conflict with another App that has overwritten/Intercepted this functionality in XP - but I doubt it.

As described in the manual for the camera, just plug it in and XP will recognise the device - which was the case orginally. Now however I get the error above and can only use it as a removable disk. With the Dimage X you get windows98 drivers on CD, I have tried these too but to no affect.

Anybody? - (I know its probably a weird one that a reformat would sort out)

Sef · 03-13-2003, 03:44 AM

I have all of the XP updates installed - which of course could also be a problem

mrdinkel · 03-13-2003, 09:03 PM

also try windows 2k drivers, which you have to patch. As a fellow user of XP, i can tell you that it does work, but you have to follow a different set of procedures, which compose of registry hacks, and getting the Win2k Drivers off of www.driverguide.com

UserName : Drivers
Password : All

In another post, as i can't add an attachment

, I will show which key to edit

þÄ®âÐÖx · 03-14-2003, 01:15 AM

If you refer to his first post, he said it worked before a format.. it's pretty tough to roll-back to before a format

mrdinkel · 09-21-2003, 06:02 PM

And here be the picture mentioned before.

03-12-2003, 11:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sef Newb Techie Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3	Dimage X Service Not Installed Problem When I plug my Minolta Dimage X camera into my Windows XP pc's USB port, the install new hardware wizard comes up as it should, but fails. The error states that 'The specified service does not exist as an installed service'. I can use the device as a removable disk drive but not as a digital camera, as I have been doing on XP, until I reformatted - I need this functionalliy for my parents who like to use the wizards and stuff provided by XP (Including MSN8's use of digital cameras). Any ideas on how I can install this camera correctly as a digital camera under Windows XP (Home edition)? Cheers Sef NOTE: This is not the same problem as described on the other Dimage X thread on this forum.

03-13-2003, 09:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
mrdinkel Ultra Techie Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 584	also try windows 2k drivers, which you have to patch. As a fellow user of XP, i can tell you that it does work, but you have to follow a different set of procedures, which compose of registry hacks, and getting the Win2k Drivers off of www.driverguide.com UserName : Drivers Password : All In another post, as i can't add an attachment , I will show which key to edit __________________ A+ Core Hardware, Software Certified (May 13 2005) the new beast... AMD Athlon XP 3200+ Barton running at 2.16 Ghz. GeForce MX 4000 (mainly takes the load off the main system) Creative Labs Audigy 24-bit sound. Some Case from tigerdirect 512 MB Ultra DDR RAM. 80GB Seagate HDD LiteOn CD-RW / DVD ROM drive. currently looking at a litescribe drive at staples, due to its ability to label the CD shortly after being burned.

09-21-2003, 06:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
mrdinkel Ultra Techie Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 584	And here be the picture mentioned before. Attached Images __________________ A+ Core Hardware, Software Certified (May 13 2005) the new beast... AMD Athlon XP 3200+ Barton running at 2.16 Ghz. GeForce MX 4000 (mainly takes the load off the main system) Creative Labs Audigy 24-bit sound. Some Case from tigerdirect 512 MB Ultra DDR RAM. 80GB Seagate HDD LiteOn CD-RW / DVD ROM drive. currently looking at a litescribe drive at staples, due to its ability to label the CD shortly after being burned.

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03-13-2003, 03:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sef Newb Techie Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3	The PC specs are Duron 1.3GHz, 512Mb, 60GB, WinXP Home. The point is this worked originally and now it does not - on the same PC with the same specs. It may be a conflict with another App that has overwritten/Intercepted this functionality in XP - but I doubt it. As described in the manual for the camera, just plug it in and XP will recognise the device - which was the case orginally. Now however I get the error above and can only use it as a removable disk. With the Dimage X you get windows98 drivers on CD, I have tried these too but to no affect. Anybody? - (I know its probably a weird one that a reformat would sort out)

03-13-2003, 03:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sef Newb Techie Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3	I have all of the XP updates installed - which of course could also be a problem

03-14-2003, 01:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
þÄ®âÐÖx the flaming hermit Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 951	If you refer to his first post, he said it worked before a format.. it's pretty tough to roll-back to before a format