Need Software for Sony Handycam

[gtr]

i have a sony handycam, its a "dcr-dvd301" and i need software for it. iam trying to upload my pics and my movies on to my pc. i tried using the imagemixer software that comes with it, but it doesnt work. it installs fine, but then when i try to acutally run it, it doenst work. then i tryed uninstalling it, and that doesnt work either. i get an error message when iam in the uninstall wizard. i am using window's vista. and i just want a software that will work for my handycam. if anybody knows of anything, plz let me know.

thanks in advance, and sorry about the long post.

[glc]

Did you check Vista compatibility before installing the software the camera came with?

[Force Flow]

Check video software's website to see if there are any updates. I expect there will be.

[gtr]

yea, the imagemixer did have an update on their website, but i still get the same problem. the program opens up fine, then when i try to do something, it doenst work, like i click something, and the program just closes automatically. then when i click the icon again, i get an "error" message.

so are there any other video softwares that can work with sony handycams?

[pam123]

Have you tried uninstalling the program in safe mode ?

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...069f51033.mspx

[gtr]

i uninstalled it, and installed it again, then i got the update from their websight, but it still does the same thing.

do i absolutely have to use imagemixer? i mean is that the only software out there campatible with sony handycams?

[XenaWP]

No, Sony's Vegas and Adobe Premiere should work with Sony's. Both programs also have consumer-lever versions that cost less. Check their web sites for compatibility.

Ulead and Pinnacle should be compatible. Heck, for free, you can probably use Windows Movie Maker.

[gtr]

yea, i think windows movie maker should be able to get the job done, but now the only problem is that i need a usb driver for it. the imagermixer cd comes with a usb driver on it, but when i try to install it, it says its not compatible with my version of windows, which woudl be windows vista home basic. i tryed checking sony's website, but all they have is an uninstall tool. idk y they dont have actual drivers and stuff. so does anybody know where i can get a usb driver?

[glc]

You need to use that uninstall tool to get the software off of there. As I suspected, it's NOT compatible with Vista and that tool is the only way to uninstall it.

Also, according to Sony, the camcorder itself is not supported in Vista. All you can do is - AFTER you get that install that you should not have done cleaned up, is plug the camcorder in. If Vista recognizes it for what it is, you have lucked out. If not, you will have to use XP or get a different camcorder.

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/new...pl?news_id=128

[gtr]

yea, i uninstalled it, and still, vista will not recognize it. this sucks. now i dont have enough money for a new camera. but how much does windows xp go for, and that means like starting all over again right??

[glc]

XP Home goes for about 90 bucks. Yes, it will require a full wipe and reinstall.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116511