Do you have Windows 98 or 98SE? Windows 98 has USB support, but it's not as
extensive as 98SE. You'll probably find that in your camera and Palm
documentation, 98SE is required.

About 3 years ago, maybe longer, I purchased a Windows 98SE Update disk on
eBay just like this one for about $25 including shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1560 181&rd=1

(DISCLAIMER - it's not my auction and I am not endorsing this auction. The
link is posted strictly for informational purposes.)

They cost more now because there just aren't as many 98SE Update/Upgrade
disks around. If you decide to buy a 98SE Update or Upgrade disk, ask the
seller if a Product Key comes with the disk. If not, don't buy the disk.
You can see the large orange sticker on the folder where the middle disk is.
That's the product key.

You might want to check with a friend who has a 98SE CD but no longer uses
it, because he or she now uses Windows XP.

BTW - you're not bothering me or anyone else who offers help here. That is
what this newsgroup is for.

Joe

"Keith" wrote in message
...
You were definitely right the sound card was much easier. Thanks again.
I only have one more problem that I know of and if you can help me with
this I promise to leave you alone for awhile.
I don't know to much about mother boards but I have a couple of USB ports
that are attached. When ever I try to attach something to them they don't
seem to recognize that anything is there. I tried to connect my Palm to
one
and Hotsync it with my computer but it won't make the connection. I also
tried to hook-up a PC camera to them and it a;so says to check the
connection. I shutdown the computer and restarted it to see if the
computer
would pick up new hardware and it doesn't. Are there drivers associated
with these USB ports also or is it a totally different deal. Again if I
should post this somewheres else please let me know and your help has been
greatly appreciated. Thanks. Keith