Vista - Alternative Camera software

I was given a set of binoculars with built in digital camera "Dual Mode
Camera (8008 VGA)" a bit cheap and nasty but my son really wants them.
I tried installing the software but it is non compatable with vista and the
manufactures sonix technology do not expect to offer updates.
Through problem report I was given the link to windows vista hardware
compatibility list, that is were I come to a grinding halt. I am not sure
what to do with this list of companies.
Can anybody offer me any advise or suggest some alternative software for
these very basic camera/binoculars

Hello Shig,

does this connect via USB, if you are lucky when you connect the USB the Camera will appear in the List of Vista Drives, and you can use Drag and Drop to access images. If you are looking for a free download for cameras iI have found CamtoPC to be excellent

cam2pc - Image Viewer and fully featured Digital Imaging software to Download, Organize, Modify and Share your photos

If the software you have with the device is for XP it may work in Vista If you reight click on it's Exe file and adjust the Compatibility Mode options.
Even XP drivers have been known to work under vista

You can try Compatibility Mode for the install of the software. Rightclick
the install executable for Properties, and set the compatibility to XP.

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"shig" <shig@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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shig wrote:==================================
If the purpose of the software is to download
images to your hard drive I don't think the
software is required.

Does the camera have a memory card?

Do you have a memory card reader?

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The device does'nt have a memory card, does connect by usb but when I plug it
in nothing happens, it tries to install software but gives up when it says
not compatible and the device doesn't show up anywhere, even as unknown
device.

"shig" wrote:

"shig" <shig@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Shig:

You could try installing the drivers using "Run as administrator" and set
the setup.exe to the Compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2.

You no doubt have scoured the web for hints but, if not, try using a search
engine.

'Hope you find an answer,

Saucy

I really appreciate all your help and advise, I am however a novice when it
comes to computers so when you give me these hints like run as administrator
or rightclick the install executable for Properties, unfortunately it goes
right over my head.

"Saucy" wrote:

shig wrote:=====================================
What is the make and model of this device?

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Digital Media Experience

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This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

They have the name "seal" on them and when windows can't install they come up
as "Dual Mode Camera (8008 VGA)" .



"John Inzer" wrote:

"shig" <shig@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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On any executable you can right-click on it and select "Run as
administrator". There should be some sort of executable file that is the
main file that runs when you go to install the drivers - often it is called
'setup.exe' [sometimes it might be some autorun file but look for a setup
file first].

As well, you can right-click on the same file and select Properties. Under
the "Compatibility" tab there will be a drop-down list labelled
"Compatibility mode". Check the checkbox then select "Windows XP Service
Pack 2" from the drop-down list and click any OKs.

Before doing anything though, create a Restore Point:

Start > Control Panel (switch to Classic view if not already) > System >
System Protection tab > click on the "Create..." button near the bottom

Saucy