Emu XL-7 & MP-7 User's Group

THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP SO FAR, YOU HAVE BEEN GREAT !!

I accidently chose prompt 16 when i reinitialized my new MP-7 and 
lost all my patterns and factory presents/songs... i downloaded 
eloader and the files to reinstall them back into the mp-7. I am 
having trouble getting the mp-7 and the pc to "see" each other so 
the pc can send the files to the mp-7.
I am using a midi cable and connecting it to the mp-7 with the other 
end connecting to the joystick port of the pc. Do i need a certain 
software like ACID or CAKEWALK to get the pc to "see" the mp-7. If 
someone could help me out i would REALLY appreciate it. I am brand 
new to midi and have looked at EMU and other sites and its too far 
over my head right now. I understand what to do i think when i can 
get the midi communication going between the pc and the mp-7 but 
cant figure out how to get them in sync to see each other. Software 
needed? Thanks again and thanks for allowing me to join the group. 
Hopefully i can help a newbie out one day. Midi is VERY confusing, 
there has got to be an easier way :)

thanks,
Nick