I don't have ICQ but I'm having a challenge with downloading my
pictures from my Sony digital camera to my computer.  Here is what
happens.  I use my reader/writer USB memory stick device by Delkin and
put in my memory stick.  The computer recognizes the memory card drive
which I named K in my disk management area.  However, when I try to
OPEN it or ACCESS it I get an error message.  It says, "K not
accessible, Incorrect Function".  Any ideas on what I can do to fix
this?  The only thing I can think about that may have cause this is
when I installed the software for my Audiovox Phone.  I don't know how
that would affect this except, I have to use USB to download ringers
into my phone.   I need some assistance.  THANKS!

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Clarification of Question by envisionteky-ga on 13 Feb 2005 22:28 PST

Ok,
now I can't even access my other drives.  I keep getting the no
accessible error.  What's up?

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Clarification of Question by envisionteky-ga on 13 Feb 2005 23:43 PST

the model number of the camera is f505 by Sony and Sony Cybershot 5.0.
 I have two of them.  I have the USB cable and a reader/writer for a
memory stick.

Can you directly attach the camera to te computer via USB?
What is the model of the camera?  What operating system are you using?

I'm using XP and yes, I have tried using the USB cable for the camera
and get the same error

Hmmmm.  I wonder if the USB port is malfunctioning.  Can you try
another?  Do you have a powered USB hub perhaps?  Do you have other
USB devices that *do* work in the ports that fail for the camera and
the drive?  Can you possibly try on a different computer?

Do you get the same problem with both cameras?

OK.  I turned off my computer, unplugged my backup power source and
turned off my power strip and let it stand overnight.  I then turned
it back on in the morning and nothing changed.  I still can't access
my usb or CD drives.

To answer your question: I get the same error using both cameras.  If
you want me to check the ports that you mentioned you'll have to write
out how I do that.  I'm using a D-LINK DSB-H4 USB Hub. I have tried
bypassing the hub and running direct into the back of my computer's
USB port, but nothing changes.  When I plug in a little usb hard drive
by JOGR, the computer makes a noise and recognizes it's plugged in. 
Thus, the built-in drivers in XP recogize the usb hardware.  However,
when I go to MY COMPUTER and click on the drive I get the same error. 
"not accessible".  I put in a CD in my CD Drive and it recognizes it
but when I "click" on it SAME ERROR.

Ouch!
You've done the test of other USB ports pretty much as I was
suggesting, so that eliminates a dud port.
About the CD thing: is it also a USB drive, or is it the internal
drive on your computer that you are meaning?
If it is a USB drive, it *could* be a problem with the USB controller
(probably included on the motherboard).  If it is the internal drive,
it sounds like a general I/O related problem.

If we get into the realm of using XP to diagnose hardware faults, or
even if there is some Windows "trick" to "reset" the USB controller or
I/O subsystem, I'm afraid I won't be able to help as these are not
areas of competence for me.

no... It's just a plain old CD ROM drive that is internal in the
system.  I feel like there is a a quick fix for my problem I just
don't know what that would be right now.  My computer runs fine except
I can't access my drives other than my main C drive.  I'm stumped.  I
wish I could run my XP Windows CD and do a Repair or Fix but the drive
doesn't let me access to get to it.  I ran the Symantech Utilities and
ran Norton Disk Doctor and Norton Windoctor and then restart my
computer.  That didn't help... although I was hoping it would. :0) 
Next, I tried a System Restore... again, it didn't work.  Do you think
it's possible that I have some virus?  I ran the SE Ad ware Personal
and it basically found nothing important to delete.  I'm really
stumped.

All I can suggest is that, perhaps, you close this question and repost
it with an emphasis on what appears to be a system problem, rather
than one specific to downloading images from a camera.  Maybe you'll
attract an expert who can help you diagnose the problem further.
Sorry I can't help more.