Losing axe027 while using debug

Hi

When I use debug commands in my programme, sometimes but frequently the PE looses settings for the axe027.

It happens when I hit the download programme while receiving debug data from the picaxe this happens.

Reconnecting the cable and discover it again helps until the next time

As workaround I unpower the picaxe, start download an power the picaxe up again

It seems the PE suffers a full serial buffer or something when the download starts

Is this a known problem?

We have not seen this problem before, but will look into it.
The download and debug are separate features, so should not clash with each other as long as one stops before the other starts.

Might sound silly, but make sure your "power saving" features for your USB ports and hubs are disabled. (Doesn't seem logical, but my Toshiba USB ports turn off even when the laptop is plugged in and the ports are in use!)

joe