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I been unable to copy-paste photos from my digital camera because of not enough memory.(?).This is a new situation because I could do that previously.
I run a 8300 DELL computer,256 RAM memory and try not to run any other program while working with the process of transferring photos.If a I do copy-paste from files in my hard disk it works OK.Thanks
Hi,
By today's standards, 256 RAM really isn't that much. But, it does seem as if you are running out of memory while trying to copy and paste.
You mentioned turning off or disabling other programs. Do you disable your anti-virus program? If not, do so, and turn off any screensavers, or wallpaper.
You might also try a good, free program; Ccleaner. from: http://www.ccleaner.com.
With just two clicks, it will clear the clipboard, cache, junk files, temp files, etc.
Also, re-booting sometimes help if you have done a lot on the computer. Re-boot, then try copying and pasting from the camera, with all the above disabled or turned off.
The large file I was trying to copy-paste was 80 photos from my kodak camera,and yes I am interested in learning about virtual memorly and free space in the disk.I`ll appreciate your instructions.Thanks
How are you copying from the camera? This is a critical piece of info. If you are using a cable, then you could be having memory issues because you have to be using software provided by the camera. But if you are using a memory card that that shouldn't apply.
So please explain exactly what you are doing so we can give you a more accurate answer.
HI,
One thing I forgot!
If I try to "copy and paste" that many images from my usb digital camera at one time, I sometimes get the same reaction!
If you copy only a few at a time, it will, hopefully, work much better. I have never tried 80 photos, and I'm sure it would stop before it copied all of them.
I use Win98SE, and would probably copy these in groups of 10, rather than trying to copy the entire folder of photos.
Yes I tried to send the 80 photos in groups of 10 ,but that did not work either.But now that i follow your instructions on getting the PC in better shape by using de Ccleaner and deleting Norton and installing AVG I made a test with 12 photos and work OK,at this time those were the only photos in my camera the former 80 I deleted,but hopefully when I get a new larger set of photos it will be just fine.I`ll let you know.Thanks again.
By the way, I am inviting friends of mine to do just what i did following your hints.
Oh I forgot to mention that I use ma camera with a cable and use the cameras software .with the difference that I send the photos not to the kodak album,where i have big trouble moving pictures,but to a diferent file in my hard disk.
Does your camera have a memory card? I've gotten much better performance usiing a memory card reader then transfering directly from the camera. If youhave a memory card and don't have a memory card reader you can get one that will connect to your USB port. I've found its a lot easier, faster and smoother to copy fromt he memory cards then via a cable.
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