Do I have to use the software/ I saw a complaint about the software and was wondering if I need to use it at all? Can I not just use my VISTA picture software (whatever it is it is on the desktop)??? Sure hope someone reads this.-Thanks Do I have to use the software/ I saw a complaint about the software and was wondering if I need to use it at all? Can I not just use my VISTA picture software (whatever it is it is on the... » Read More Do I have to use the software/ I saw a complaint about the software and was wondering if I need to use it at all? Can I not just use my VISTA picture software (whatever it is it is on the desktop)??? Sure hope someone reads this.-Thanks « Show Less
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I found out about Picassa through your post. It is SO MUCH better than my current photo software! Thanks so much for your post. I'm having a great time with Picassa and it's free!! Made my first movie a few days ago - so user friendly.
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Great information - thanks so much. I will not even put the software on my computer.
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Thank you so much Matilda! My camera came and as soon as I get my last project done I'll start on this one.
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I just ordered this camera and plan to try using the photo software that came with my EOS Rebel XS. It's not bad, but actually the only thing I use it for is transferring images from the memory card to my computer's hard drive. I've gone this route ever since Vista destroyed another of my digicams' memory card, losing hundreds of images. I don't like Vista. So anyway, I still prefer using Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro for editing tasks.
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no. I have several Canon cameras and have never used the software. Any photo software will work
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Gail - I just took a class that included Picassa and I was amazed at what you can do with it. Sounds like you have figured it out. One nice thing is if you have a gmail account you can put an album on it right from Picassa and send it to all your friends. It doesn't take as much space as emailing them and it's so easy for any friends with gmail to download. I can't believe it's free.
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I would use googles picassa free software. it works great and it's free!no you do NOT have to use the camera software, i never have and never will. besides with winkflash who needs to print photos? winkflash (or other web based services) will have them for you in a few days or overnight!-costs more for that. quality is great and price can not be beat! it's usualy .06 per print (4x6) and $1.00 for an 8x10! archive quality too.
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Im a Vista user....bottomline...the lifecam does not work with Vista. You can go through a series of configuration of your computer, but for something that suppose to be simple to install....it isnt. If you had a prior logitech device installed in your computer...this cam is a nightmare to install!! Save your money, and dont buy a microsoft lifecam...they are cheap for a reason!!!
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I can't either! (make the NTI Back Up Now software work). I'm not very technologically savvy, so maybe I'm doing something wrong. Next, I tried backing up files using the Windows (I think) software that's already on my (Toshiba, with Vista) computer, because I was about to ship my computer and didn't want to risk losing files in transit. I thought I had backed up the photographs and documents that I deemed essential, but when I checked the drive to see if my files were on it, it is empty. I can't find any user manual for this on the web. Maybe it's the fault of Vista. Any suggestions?
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Yes, works better than vista,I did have troubles getting started,Called company support and they talked me though it,They were a big help.Another thing,I used FOSCAM program,It is more user friendly than the one provided,both systems are about the same.I got two in service now..
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I think that if you are wanting to use the software that ships with the product to connect the images you see to your computer screen you have to have an AmScope camera attached that the software can recognize. If the camera is not right you will get a "no camera detected" message on the computer and no communication. I only use it with the supplied AmScope camera so I don't know if you can rig up something to take a point and shoot image from the center camera tube and skip using the software entirely. Maybe another user has some experience with that.
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Yea, I can't get mine to work either. Idiotic Vista, or idiotic Canon? take your pick, I suppose. Canon's software is pretty cruddy to begin with. oh! wait...wait... THERE! Got it to work. I simply re-ran the installer EXE downloaded from the Canon web site, but this time I right-clicked on the EXE file and selected "Run as Administrator...". Yes, I recall now, on Vista, even if you ARE the Administrator, you really aren't, unless you select this option for running your install scripts and so forth. Goofy, but now it's working just like it did on XP before I migrated. (The migration involved a new machine etc).
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i read in one of the revies that the guy hated W8 and went thru hoops to uninstall. think he formated drive and installed W7 but still had problems. I came from vista to W8 so little learning curve,....but lots of utube videos to ease the pain of learning curve. i was on 32 bit vista n this is 64 bit tech. i stored stuff in 32g thumb and moved to W8. some programs had to be updated for W8, or W7 cuz of the 64 bit thing but all works great. Updates for W7 seem to work fine on W8 platform, hope this helps u!
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I use Windows Vista and finally got it to run. It was extremely slow to load, in fact, so slow that I thought it hung up. Go to their website and see if your PC has the minimum requirements to run.
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I have a win vista home basic and mine install instantly without the installation cd. maybe ask an IT person? Maybe you have a bad one? I usually buy several at a time since we get them zapped by lighting storms. If one doesn't work or stops working, I just grab another.
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When I go to add the software from the website..it states that I should plug in the camera, when i open the devices on the computer, I see that the webcam is there..But it is not allowing me to install it..and it doesnt just plug in and go from there so I had to go on the website they provided to download the software or something...
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Actually, for most people you don't need to install the software at all. On my Vista laptop I just use the OS Bluetooth options to find and sync with the mouse and I'm good to go. If you want to do non-standard button/wheel mappings you may need to install the Logitech software, but as a general rule I try to avoid software bloat whenever possible and the Logitech software is something you don't really need.
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No need for the software. When I was using it for a short time I never used it and was able to see my movies. I just dragged my files to my computer and it was good to go. Contour is out of business so dont expect driver updates and accessories to go with this.
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I just install the software included in the CD. After that I just pluged the camera and thats it. I use windows 7. I don't know why but the first time i had a problem with the driver of the camera or the installation of the software. I tried again and worked.
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Did you ever get an answer. I'm shopping for a new monitor and I really like what I have read so far except for one review that said it better with VISTA. I'm a true believe in XP, so if it doesn't work with XP, it don't need it. I would like your opinion if you are asking this question. What else other than price do you like about this monitor. I can't fnd anything about a USB port and is that really necessary. Jim Spring, TX
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When you bought this version you made a decision for the window system. You need a mac version. You may be able to deactivate your win version and request a mac version.Ask Adobe Photoshop Support Center under Help at top right menue bar.Hope this helps - good luck.Wernerl
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I would love to upgrade to XP, however, I am not talented enough to do it by myself and Best Buy won't uninstall Vista...any suggestions?
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Well, I didn't do that yet. I think there shouldn't be any problem re-installing the software on your machine. You just need to remember the product key. For re-installing, you need to download the software on your local machine and re-install the software again whenever you want and then you need enter product key that you have stored somewhere. Once all above steps are done, you are good to use the software again...Hope, this would help.