XP and photos

idi banashapan · 15-05-2004, 21:00

When I used to insert my xD memory chip into my card reader, XP would automatically ask me if I wished to copy the photos to a folder on my pc, however, it no longer does this, and just opens up a new 'explore window' for me to browse the memory card. Does anyone know how to turn the copy photo feature back on?

Thanks in advance.........

paulyoung666 · 15-05-2004, 21:04

not sure if this will work or not , if you are using xp , control panel -folder options , view tab - reset all folders , i might be wrong , i might be right

idi banashapan · 15-05-2004, 21:07

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Originally Posted by paulyoung666

not sure if this will work or not , if you are using xp , control panel -folder options , view tab - reset all folders , i might be wrong , i might be right

nope - thanks anyway.... anybody else?..........

idi banashapan · 15-05-2004, 21:32

anyone????...... please..... I have changed the settings in 'Manage' under 'My computer' to detect if pictures are on the removable storage device and to copy them to a specified folder, but it STILL won't do it..... any advice would be good here - start to get a headache!!!!

abailey152 · 15-05-2004, 23:24

Just guessing here.....

I take it the card appears as a drive letter? If so, insert the card, and go into My Computer. Right-click on the drive that represents your card, and select Properties. Select the Autoplay tab, and you should see a list of available actions and just above, a Content Type drop-down box. Select Pictures as the Content Type, then choose the option to copy files to your computer.

Alternatively, at the bottom of the list is an option button to "Prompt me each time to choose an action". If you select this, you'll be able to choose from the list each time you insert your card.

idi banashapan · 16-05-2004, 00:07

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Originally Posted by abailey152

Just guessing here.....

I take it the card appears as a drive letter? If so, insert the card, and go into My Computer. Right-click on the drive that represents your card, and select Properties. Select the Autoplay tab, and you should see a list of available actions and just above, a Content Type drop-down box. Select Pictures as the Content Type, then choose the option to copy files to your computer.

Alternatively, at the bottom of the list is an option button to "Prompt me each time to choose an action". If you select this, you'll be able to choose from the list each time you insert your card.

yeah - i found that earlier and have done exactly what you said already (found this after initial post), but it still doesn't bring up the option to copy the files.... I'm thinking a 'repair' run of XP is in order (restore point didn't fix issue either).... ho hum.......

abailey152 · 16-05-2004, 00:14

You definitely chose Pictures as the Content Type?

BTW, it's not "Copy files", it's "Copy pictures into a folder on my computer". Sorry for the error.

idi banashapan · 16-05-2004, 10:01

yeah - it's most bizarre! I even set it to ask me what to do, but it doesn't!!!!!!

swoop101 · 16-05-2004, 10:06

You havn't dissabled 'plug and play' have you?

If you have, so I am told, this can happen.

idi banashapan · 16-05-2004, 10:12

nope - still on.... baffled........

swoop101 · 16-05-2004, 12:38

Go to control panel/scanners and cameras and add your camera.
see if that helps.