Why is my serial usb cable not working?

I have a USB cable. it isn't working properly.?

• i have a digital camera. i have to use the USB cable attached from the camera to the computer. when i attach it to the computer it shows that they both are responding. i get this blue screen on my camera, but then i get a message on the computer that the devise has malfunctioned and windows doesn't recognize it. so they both recognize each other but i get that message. what should i do. would getting a new cord help fix this problem? the USB cable is a bit expensive. i want to get a new cable, but don't to find out this isn't the problem. lately, when i plug my camera and USB cable into the computer, the camera shuts down. i know the problem is with the USB cable, i have to giggle it around to get it working and not shut down.

• Answer:

  what you want to do is, bend the gold prongs inside the cable to the left as far as possible, it will stop any no-collisions with the receivers, and will give it a higher chance of contacting with the USB port. (use a screwdriver or something). if there is plastic in it, I suggest melting it then bending the prongs.