windows 7 will not recognize this camcorder? Anybody having this promblem? New computer with win.7 and it does not work.I got this computer just for this camera to make movies. This camcoder has been 3 months of headaches trying to burn a dvd and finally this! windows 7 will not recognize this camcorder? Anybody having this promblem? New computer with win.7 and it does not work.I got this computer just for this camera to make movies. This camcoder has... » Read More windows 7 will not recognize this camcorder? Anybody having this promblem? New computer with win.7 and it does not work.I got this computer just for this camera to make movies. This camcoder has been 3 months of headaches trying to burn a dvd and finally this! « Show Less
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The Canon manual says not to read or write from the flash memory when the camcorder is connected to a computer (okay for photos but not video). Doesn't explain why or what happens but suspect it can corrupt file structure and prevent data from being read back to camcorder later. Capturing files directly from the memory card using a card reader appears to be okay as I've seen that referenced on Canon's website (but not mentioned as an option in the manual).
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Too bad Canon fails to print on the box that the Pixela software is incompatible with 64-bit Windows OSes. Think there's a solution on the Pixela website? Guess again. What you see on their website is a long list of products for which they have dropped support.I can't believe Canon chose such an unprofessional software vendor. That Transfer Utilities CD-ROM is best used as a coaster. Except that there's a hole in it. Oh well.
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I cannot get files from the camera connected to the computer.However, using a usb card reader works perfectly. It only cost me a couple of dollars as well.
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This also means one cannot use a Windows7 64-bit with this great camcorder to make streaming videos. I am now using a usb card reader, which is hokey, and can't believe that Canon doesn't support this model any more. My computer doesn't recognize that the Vixia is connected when using the usb cable, so there is no way to transfer files thru any means since it isn't there.
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I have no problems playing the video on Windows 7. The included viewer software is ok, but it's not great. I downloaded a free viewer called Registrator (http://www.registratorviewer.com/download_en.html) that is 1000 times better. It allows you to view the GPS track on a map beside the video along with G-sensor data etc. I highly recommend it. The cam does have a very small amount of internal storage, but not very much (I don't remember the amount). It's not enough to record more than a few minutes of video probably. You'll need a SD card for any decent recording times. I've been using mine for about 7 months now and I love it. I have no problems playing the video on Windows 7. The included viewer software is ok, but it's not great. I downloaded a free viewer called Registrator (http://www.registratorviewer.com/download_en.html) that is 1000 times better. It allows you to view the GPS track on a map beside the video along with G-sensor data etc. I highly recommend it. The cam does have a very small amount of internal storage, but not very much (I don't remember the amount). It's not enough to record more than a few minutes of video probably. You'll need a SD card for any decent recording times. I've been... » Read More I have no problems playing the video on Windows 7. The included viewer software is ok, but it's not great. I downloaded a free viewer called Registrator (http://www.registratorviewer.com/download_en.html) that is 1000 times better. It allows you to view the GPS track on a map beside the video along with G-sensor data etc. I highly recommend it. The cam does have a very small amount of internal storage, but not very much (I don't remember the amount). It's not enough to record more than a few minutes of video probably. You'll need a SD card for any decent recording times. I've been using mine for about 7 months now and I love it. « Show Less
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In my case, Windows 7 recognized the camera right away. Try using a video chat program to see if windows look for the camera driver. To answer the other question, I was not able to find any program/drivers for this camera.
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To the best of my knowledge no..bought my camera back in 07 and since 3 times upgraded and if memory serves me right when I tried to play back other tapes from a Sony and Panasonic camcorder did not work..way want to wait and see if anyone else had luck in doing so but am 90% sure it is a no go...
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I used it on Windows 7 Home Premium, and also on Windows 7 Professional and it worked flawlessly. I played a dv tape and recorded the avi file straight to the computer.
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Any chance you are using Roxio and Windows Vista? That is combo that we have as we're considering this camcorder.
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I had same problem with my camcorder, could you help me how u fix it. i had a bunch of clips on my camcorder ,now i want to add them to movie maker, how can i do that ?
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Not sure of your problem. I have a mac and win 7 and it works. Instead of using the cam and the USB cord, try using the SD card directly into the computer.
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I have burned with Windows DVD maker all types of home videos on Visa and Windows 7. I have combined my own music, Jpegs, and AVI video clips from my Canon Powershot camera. Yah, old school,but when my recent little used DVD died I was told it would be difficult to find one that would read my home videos. Well the Big box store said this one wouldn't do it, but it does and I'm going to buy another tomorrow. I tried it on an 1988 Panasonic and a Sony HD 40 Brava with excellent results. It even played VCR movies I copied in a VCR/DVD combo and played them too. I am really pleased with this purchase and bringing the Sansung back tomorrow. I have burned with Windows DVD maker all types of home videos on Visa and Windows 7. I have combined my own music, Jpegs, and AVI video clips from my Canon Powershot camera. Yah, old school,but when my recent little used DVD died I was told it would be difficult to find one that would read my home videos. Well the Big box store said this one wouldn't do it, but it does and I'm going to buy another tomorrow. I tried it on an 1988 Panasonic and a Sony HD 40 Brava with excellent results. It even played VCR movies I copied in a VCR/DVD combo and played them too. I am really pleased with this... » Read More I have burned with Windows DVD maker all types of home videos on Visa and Windows 7. I have combined my own music, Jpegs, and AVI video clips from my Canon Powershot camera. Yah, old school,but when my recent little used DVD died I was told it would be difficult to find one that would read my home videos. Well the Big box store said this one wouldn't do it, but it does and I'm going to buy another tomorrow. I tried it on an 1988 Panasonic and a Sony HD 40 Brava with excellent results. It even played VCR movies I copied in a VCR/DVD combo and played them too. I am really pleased with this purchase and bringing the Sansung back tomorrow. « Show Less
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Remove the AverMedia software from Windows. You only need the driver and windows will install it by its self. You do have to run the windows setup program from within Media Center.It does work perfectly. I am running Windows 7 media center on a dedicated computer with 6 AverMedia tuners (two are this exact model) and 11 terabytes of storage. It will record 6 shows at once all at high def and allow you to watch something else at the same time.I am buying a new one because one of my old tuners has died. I am using all USB tuners.
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"software" appears to be an OLD windows generic video cam driver from MicroSoft so it might be worth a try to use the one that MS builds for Win 8 instead of the older one that they package with their product?
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Marsha:I am working with Windows 7, 64 bits and works fine; however, I am a photography fan, and I got a strong frustration with the quality of the converted files. It is something like 5 Mega pixels.For that reason, I bought a 20MP converter. I will receive it next week. If you have any question, please do not hesitate in contacting me, I'll be glad to share my experiences.Best regards, Ricardo
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The camera I received has yet to produce even one second of video. In other words, it's a lemon. Also found out that the camera is incompatible with Windows 8.1. New drivers are reportedly available, yet on Sony's support site the problem was not addressed.
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Have you been able to connect to your computer? I used their program but it is not even recognizing the device. I think their usb cable is defective. huh. I have had nothing but trouble with the pictures. the video direct burner is fine though, if you don't need to edit.
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yes, it works with windows 7. as soon as you plug in the camcorder it downloads the software and it is easy to store and view the files.I did not edit any files or explore the other options - had not enough time yethope this helps
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I'm just curious if you've tried recording something on the video setting and playing it back on your computer to see if the sound comes out. The "speaker" or playback on the cameras are piss poor, not that they should be anything great, but it might be possible that you can't hear it on the camera but the sound pics up on video and you can hear it on playback. Hope that made some sense. I hope it works out for you.
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At first I had a problem just getting it to work with windows xp, I kept getting corrupt files, then I went to My Computer and clicked on the camera icon and that did the trick. It played with windows media player.