To work with this version of easyshare sowtware, the catalog file must be updated... then it locks up?????

You can find the software at the camera manufacturer site. Or just type in the camera model in your internet search bar with the words "software download" and it should bring you right to the software to be downloaded.

Rose, I do not think you are going to have much luck because Kodak does not have updated versions available. They really fell behind in customer support issues.

The firmware is at the Kodak website listed under support and downloads, Be sure to get the file for the Z1285 camera and not a wrong one !!! Go to www. kodak.com and click support.

Best Regards, Russell

Mary, you can download the software from http://download.Kodak.com/digital/software/easyShare/v8_3_0/install_easyshare.exe

Press the SAVE button, find a place on your hard drive and save the file. Double click the install_easyshare.exe file and it will install the file. Follow the instructions below.

The file is good for KODAK EASYSHARE Software - WINDOWS Operating Systems
Installation Instructions

1. Verify that your computer meets the system requirements. NOTE: APPLE QUICKTIME Player is required for some software features. Visit APPLE to download the latest version of the QUICKTIME Player.
   
2. Disconnect all accessory devices from your computer (digital camera, camera dock, printer dock, photo printer, card reader, etc.).
3. Verify that you logged on to the computer using the administrator account.
4. Close all programs.
5. Download the software, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
6. To launch the software select Start > Programs > Kodak > Kodak EasyShare > Kodak Easyshare software.

IMPORTANT: If you have a large picture collection, allow a few minutes after your computer restarts before starting EASYSHARE Software. EASYSHARE Software windows appear after your previous picture catalog has been updated

After the installation are completed, reboot if not asked to do so. You can copy the install_easyshare.exe file to a CD for later installation if needed.

Good luck and post back to let me know how it went.

Hi postie002
I'm not familiar with this software but i would look in the settinds : there must be somewhere a way to cancel the option of automatic update .
Best regards ,
fanaudi .

E-mail your question to this address: http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/contactKodak/email/consumerDigital_contact.jhtml?pq-path=13452

You need to rebuild the picture catalog. Pls. follow the steps below to perform the task:

1. Right-click the Kodak EasyShare software icon on your desktop, then select Properties.
2. Select the Compatibility tab.
3. Clear the check box for "Run this program in compatibility mode for" then clear all the check boxes under Display Settings.
4. Click OK.
5. Right-click the Kodak icon in the system tray, then select Shut Down Kodak EasyShare software.
6. Go to C:\Program Files\Kodak\Kodak EasyShare software\bin.
7. Right-click the Catalog folder, then select Rename.
8. Change the folder name to OldCatalog1, then close the window.
   Note: If you cannot rename the folder, go to Part B.
9. Select Start > Run.
10. Type %temp% in the Run dialog box, then click OK.
11. Open the _Retain folder (if there is one).
12. Double-click the bin folder.
13. Right-click the Catalog folder, then select Rename.
14. Change the folder name to OldCatalog2, then close the window.
15. Delete the backup catalog files ESBK.mb and ESBK.mbb:
    a. Select Start > Search > All files and folders.
    b. Type ESBK in the All or part of the file name box, then click Search.
    c. Delete the two files found (ESBK.mb and ESBK.mbb).
    e. Click Yes to send to the Recycle Bin.
    f. Close the Search Results window.
16. Delete the EasyShare.mc file.
    a. Select Start > Search > All files and folders.
    b. In the All or part of the file name box, type EasyShare.m
    c. Delete any .mc files found.
17. Restart EASYSHARE Software.

check your computer specification.. check if your computer meets the requirement for new easyshare updates or easyshare versions.. you can check the required computer specification on the download page of the easyshare.. i have easyshare at home and i check the requirements for the software, no problem with the upgrade.. check also your security settings, sometimes the security on the computer does not allow you to do the update..

Close Easyshare Program > If you see an icon of easyshare at the system tray {lower right corner of the screen}
right click on it and choose Shutdown Easyshare

Right Click on the icon of Easyshare on your desktop{upper left of screen}
choose Properties, choose Open file location> Look for Catalog Folder > rename it to "old catalog" > close the whole window

Go to My Computer > C: Drive > Users > Public > Public Documents >
Look for ESBK.mb and ESBK.mbb

restart your computer
Relaunch Easyshare Program

Goodluck...

1. Right-click the Kodak icon on the taskbar.
2. Select Shut Down KODAK EASYSHARE Software.
3. Double-click the My Computer icon.
4. Select C: > Program Files > Kodak > KODAK EASYSHARE Software.
5. Right-click the Catalog folder, select Rename, and change the folder name to CatalogOld.
6. Start EASYSHARE Software.
7. When you see the prompt to "Add images to collection," select the pictures you want to add.
8. Restart your computer.
9. If the error condition persists, visit the Downloads and Software Upgrades Web page at www.kodak.com/go/downloads and install the latest version of EASYSHARE Software.