This is a How-To based on my experience:-

HOW TO CONNECT TO KIES 2.0

1. Uninstall the older version of Kies (1.5).

2. Go to "C:\Program Files\" and delete folder "Samsung". Restart the PC. Note: Might effect other Samsung software if you have any.

3. Make sure you have .Net Framework 3.5 or higher installed in your computer.

4. Download the new Kies 2.0. Download Kies 2.0

5. Download the file and install as per usual.

6. Download & install the Samsung USB Drivers after step (5). This file contains the drivers needed for connection. Upon executing, it will copy driver files into C:\Program Files\Samsung\USB Drivers.

7. The installation for the USB drivers will take a long time. While it is installing, you can connect the I9000 and select connection type as "Mass Storage" on your phone and then "Mount it".

8. FileSearcherforKiesFix.exe is a simple application that scans your mounted SD card for files with extensions exceeding 16 characters (16 characters is the maximum limit). You will need to remove these files in order to proceed further. Download FileSearcherforKiesFix.zip, unzip and run it.

9. Click the Search button and the selection box will appear. Select the mounted drive. It will now scan your drive.

10. Unmount the phone and disconnect the USB cable.

11. Wait for the USB Drivers installation to complete.

12. Reconnect the phone's USB cable but this time select "Samsung Kies" as the connection. If steps (8) & (9) were executed properly, you should see "Connected" on your phone's screen.

13. If step (6 & 11) was successful, the PC would have successfully installed the drivers needed for your phone automatically.

13. Run Kies on your PC and it should be connected within 1 minute.

14. Kies Tutorial (Scroll to the bottom) : Kies 2.0 (How To)

* Normally, item at step (8) is the main reason why the phone does not connect to Kies.

TS, hope you can put this on the first page. Happy connecting !