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by djlenweb

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When I plug a device into the USB port, my preferred program does not appear in the AUTOPLAY list of options.

Is there a way I can ADD my preferred program into that list???

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by older mycroft

There are currently tens of tens of USB devices.

Which one of all those are you talking about ?

by djlenweb

I actually prefer to use Canon's "CameraWindow" to download images from my Nikon D50 DSLR. I had it working on my previous install of XP Pro x64 but I can't figure out how I got it working before, but I really need to know how to do it. CameraWindow offers options for downloading that I really don't want to live without...

If I can get it to show-up in the list of available "Autoplay" programs, then I can elect for Autoplay to use CameraWindow every time I hook the camera up to the USB.

by older mycroft

You're seriously expecting XP Pro to OFFER you the option of using a bespoke [b]CANON[/b] program to view pictures from a firewire/mini USB connection to a [b]Nikon D50[/b] ???

Sorry mate - it's New Year's Eve and A' that but get some sense into your life ...

... try installing 'PICASA 3' ~ it'll grab anything you care to throw its way - including your D50. :)

by thumbsup2

Nicon doesn't offer Canon software for installation. Either you use what comes with Nicon, or you find and install Canon software, or you use something else.

And, since you're now running x64, good luck finding any Canon software that's compatible with your system.

by rob miners

Plug your Camera in and open Explorer. Left click on your Camera so that it is highlighted and from the top Menu select File, properties and Events.

You can select Start this program: Check to see if your program is listed, if it is select it.

Prompt for which program to run

Take no action

and select where to save your pictures.

by djlenweb

...but when I do that, there's no "Events" in the Properties. The tabs across the top are "General", "Autoplay", "Tools", "Hardware" and "Sharing".

In reply to Old Mycroft, I had this working in my previous install of XP Pro x64 ...so there's been no "New Years Juice" consumed here.

If you don't know how to do it, then just leave it to someone who knows. I've done it before, but I forgot how, ok?

By the way, Jacky ...I'm a Queenslander too, but I've been living in Western New York (near Niagara Falls) for the past 10+ years.

by older mycroft

Having, at one time or another, owned a stable of CANON cameras (from the old stalwart A-1, AE-1 and sundry lesser models) up to the latest EOS, I've [i]always[/i] had difficulty attempting to utilise kindred bespoke utilities.

Seriously ~ 'Picasa 3' is and probably always will be my capture device of choice from henceforth.

[b]I DO know how to do it - just maybe not the answer you were wanting.[/b] :)

by rob miners

when I plug mine in the Scanner and Camera Wizard automaticlly comes up for me to use.

The reason that I don't install the software is that I find that it will compete especially if you have several cameras. Have you installed any software. If you have try uninstalling it.

OM has a point though Picassa will pick it up but I don't use that either as I find that it takes over.

I bet you are feeling the cold over there as we are feeling the heat here.

< nearly forgot about the autowizard fix >

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c680a7b6-e8fa-45c4-a171-1b389cfacdad&DisplayLang=en

by djlenweb

I like the renaming features, folder options etc., that Canon's CameraWindow offers. I've been using it for the past 5 or so years, and it's my program of choice.

I'm not knocking you for preferring anything else.

I know there's a way to get the CameraWindow option into the Autoplay list because I've done it before. My question was aimed at anyone who knows precisely how to do this, as I've forgotten.

by djlenweb

Yes, it's about -12C (or thereabouts) right now.

I tried the link you sent, but the autofix program doesn't install on the 64bit XP

by rob miners

I'm out of ideas. Can I get back to you on this as I will see if I can find a Registry hack. It's close to 40C here at the moment and I need to try and cool down a bit in the pool before the water boils.

by djlenweb

and it works with my Nikon D50 right now

...but CameraWindow is not an available option in the list provided by "Autoplay"

What I need to know is how to get it in that list. I believe it was a Registry edit, but not the one provided by Jacky

As mentioned before, I had this working to my satisfaction in my previous install of XP Pro 64, so it works. ....I just forgot how I did it last time.

by rob miners

I found this buried deep in a forum. I don't know how you will go with it but it's worth a look.

Go to Start-run and type in 'services.msc' click ok.
Double click on 'Canon Camera Access Library 8'.
On the General tab, make sure 'startup type' is in automatic.

Click on the 'Dependencies' tab and see that you need the SSDP Discovery Service and the Windows Image Acquisition. Click ok.

Back to Library 8-scroll down to SSDP Discovery Service, double click and make sure 'startup type' is in auto (mine was disabled) on the General tab. Apply or ok.

Back to Library 8-scroll down to Windows Image Acquisition. Double click and make sure 'startup type' is in auto. Apply or ok.

Restart the computer to make changes effective.
Plug in the camera and turn on. Camera Window should appear.

Keep us informed as to your progress if you require further assistance. ;) :D

by djlenweb

Thank you all for your concern here.

I found a Registry Solution at http://www.the-pc-guru.com/How_to_add_an_AutoPlay_actio.php and worked-out what I needed to substitute to get the Camera Window to show in the AUTOPLAY window.

Then I selected for it to start with this every time, and all is now VERY VERY PEACHY!!!

Thanks again...
I've saved that URL in my Favorites now (or "Favourites" for the Aussies & Poms)

I'll most likely be reinstalling my XP Pro x64 in a couple of weeks (new mobo, cpu & memory coming), so I'll be able to do it all over again soon.

by rob miners

but not close enough. Good detective work there. Glad to see that you have it sorted out. Happy New Year. ;)

by djlenweb

Yes, you were certainly very close.

Some of the substituting that had to be done was a little confusing at times, but I worked/triumphed through it!

I've printed the instructions (and saved the doc file) with my substituted values so I'll have them handy when I soon re-install..

by rob miners

a copy of the link as well as it may come in handy next time someone has this problem. ;)

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