garr, it just won't detect that it exists. Sometimes it works, especially if I reboot with the camera reconnected, but not this time around. I've reinstalled the driver, replugged the camera (Canon A40) and the USB connector dozens of times and it still hates me. Any other suggestions?
Sounds like your USB drivers. Most Chipset updates fix it. Try uninstalling your PnP drivers from Windows, then reinstall them. If all else fails, check your manufacturers website for updates.
Uninstalling the drivers rebooting and running the ad/remove new hardware option ad the new hardware driver and usb driver ...
well, apparently the usb/miniusb cord only likes one port on my computer, stupid thing. And stupid me for not trying the other port earlier