Nikon D-80 downloads and MS Vista problems

[tahmail]

I don't know if I'll have much success in this forum because this is more of a computer problem than a photographic issue but I'll post in case someone else has dealt with the problem.
I purchased a laptop with the Vista operating system and have two problems:

1) the PC does not recognize the D-80 when connected for downloading photos via a USB port. It simply does not recognize the "device". My desktop with the XP OS, has no problem.

and

2) when I load the SD chip into the integrated card reader on the computer, about 25% of the files are corrupted and can not be used. I can still take the chip and download the files on the system that uses XP but I'd like to be able to use the laptop when needed.

Any ideas?

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[Garbz]

Most definitely not. This should have been posted in the Digital Discussions forum. This forum here is for assignments and photographic challenges.

Ideas:
Try replacing the USB cable
Try replacing the memory card
Try if it is supported, switching the D80 USB from PtP to Mass Storage mode or visaversa, I think all Nikons can do this in the settings menu somewhere.
Try upgrading from vista to XP

[dl4449]

I have the D80 and Vista home Premium and it works for me but only shows the JPEGS not the Raw. I use ACD pro for transfer works great and cheap.

Troy

[tahmail]

The camera is in the "mass" setting and I've tried two different cards and get the same results. I'll try another USB cable and see if it makes a difference. I understand the "upgrade" to XP - Vista is definately a step backwards for MS IMO.

[tahmail]

If I can get the WB to move this to "digital discussions", I certainly will. Thanks.