In article <13tqjh3ju03qq43@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, Alan Justice
spam@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
says...
> I've been using the Canon ES-E1 link software to DL shooting data from
my 1V
> to a computer with Windoze 98. I tried loading the software to my Win
XP
> computer. I guess the software loaded, but when I plugged in the cable,
I
> was asked to re-insert the CD, then told it was not necessarily
compatible
> and might cause problems with the OS. I called Canon, who said they
don't
> sup****t that product for newer computers.
>
> I may have to replace my Win 98 system. Has anyone tried this
> software/hardware on a Win XP or Vista device? Could it really cause
> problems with the OS (the reason I haven't tried it), or would it just
not
> work?
>
I'm guessing it fails because it tries to access the USB ****t directly,
and XP/Vista prevent direct hardware access - you have to go through the
standard drivers. If you have to replace your PC you may be able to
install W98 and dual-boot it, but it's anyone's guess how a 10 year old
OS will cope with new hardware. I've seen mention of running the
software on W98 in a virtual machine, but the guy didn't say which VM or
host he was using.
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