Samsung Fascinate :: Failed Rooting - Connect The Phone To The Computer Via Usb - Isn't Recognized

I followed this tutorial exactly: How to Root - Android Forums

1) i downloaded/installed the drivers

2) i unpackaged the rootkit onto the sdcard

3) i executed start_root.bat

4) the script(s) ran and the phone rebooted.

now, when i connect the phone to the computer (any computer) via usb, it isn't recognized. this is the main problem. i also downloaded rom manager, and it says i do not have root.

when i run start_root from the tutorial now:

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* Dirrk's EZ Root v0.2 (Sebastien Krahmers Exploit) *
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* Testing if your device is connected
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* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached

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* If you are NOT connected please follow these directions
* Install the correct drivers
* Turn On Debugging
* Check usb port, cable and phone

* Then rerun this application

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Press any key to continue . . .

nothing is being recognized...