Orion Starshoot Pro 6.1MP Color DSI

Well folks, I wish I could tell you all what a deal this camera is, but unfortunately I'm stuck on page 9 of the manual trying to get my XP software to recognize a driver for this instrument! I was able to install the Maxim DL Essentials from the CD no problem. However when I connect the camera it pops up with the found hardware wizzard, where I follow the advice to "search removable media..." for the driver, but it comes back with "No drivers found". I then tried the other option to "Locate and install driver software (recommended)", but again no go. I also try installing the drivers from the CDROM setup window, both with the camera off and on, but no go. I locate the driver under c:\Program Files\Diffraction Limited and direct the wizzard to look there, but it says no drivers found. Finally I download the ASCOM driver off the Orion site, but it still will not accept anything.

If you've had a similar problem, and know the solution, I'd love to hear from you, otherwise I don't need to hear how simple your installation went!

Hi James, You may have tried this but...
With my computer and camera I get that message
all the time and I must unplug the USB from the computer
and wait a few minutes then plug it back in.
Good luck, Dave

James,

I, too, have had problems with getting everything too load properly on both XP and Vista systems. The solution seemed to be to use the "Remove Programs" utility found on the XP Control Panel and the Computer page(I think) in Vista. Reload following the instructions EXACTLY usually produced result. I am no novice at installations but it is easy to overlook a minor detail or obscure instruction.

I seemed easier to get a good installation on the Vista system but it has some other iaaues. More on that later if you like.

Gary Caldwell
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