Cannot connect BlackBerry via USB

I'm a newbie here and hoping someone can help.
I just inherited a Curve 8320 and am trying to install Desktop Manager on my Dell Inspiron laptop.
I downloaded all the software, but when I tried to install Desktop Manager, I got this message: Before you begin, verify that your current Blackberry device is connected to your computer.
Easy enough, I plug it in via the USB. The BB gets a pop-up: USB charging current is not sufficient. Verify that your handheld is connected to a powered USB charging source and that the proper USB driver is installed.
The BB is fully charged, so it's not a charging issue. I tried everything. Downloading the driver separately (get a message it's already installed), unplugging all other devices. Nothing works. I cannot get beyond that message with Desktop Manager.
I tried uninstalling and reinstalling.. then I tried installing an earlier software version... tried six different ports and three different USB cords. Nothing works. I always get the message about the charging current not sufficient and the computer does not recognize the BlackBerry.
I've used all sorts of external devices - ipods, hard drives, cameras, phones - with my computer and never had a problem until now. I just can't get this BlackBerry to work.
If anyone has any suggestions, I'd appreciate it. I've been at this for hours and I'm starting to think there's an iPhone in my future.
Thanks!

And a Battery Pull may help as well:
1. Remove the battery while phone is turned on
2. Wait a few seconds before inserting it again
3. Allow the long boot up process to finish (takes a few minutes usually)
This clears most software issues that occur on blackberries from time to time. You could also use Quickpull, a free app that simulates a battery pull without physically removing the battery: http://store.berryreview.com/product.asp?id=27660&n=QuickPull-Free
A battery pull reclaims memory lost during application usage and clears minor software errors that creep in over time. The blackberry runs an OS just like your PC runs windows and the battery pull is the equivalent of a reboot/restart on your computer.
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