Sony DSC-H1 crashing pc

Everytime I try and retrieve my pics/video from my camera the pc crashes.I
am using the software I got with the camera(picture package ver 1.6 &
imagemixer VCD2.I have tried uninstalling/reinstalling.It doesn't matter if
I am retrieving from Sony 1 gb memory stick or internal memory(I thought the
memory stick was faulty).It also crashed when trying to retrieve with
photosuite.I have only had the camera for about 2 month,it was ok at first
abit slow due to USB 1 ,then started crashing after about 6 weeks of use.I
have just installed a usb 2 pci card & forgot about the crashing problem.I
have been on the pc for about 6 hours now and am ready for chucking the
f****** thing out of the window!I am sure you have been there!!
Anyone got any ideas.
Cheers Keith
PS I really wanted to use it at xmas but know looks doubtful.

On Sat, 17 Dec 2005 22:44:58 GMT, keith wrote:

> Everytime I try and retrieve my pics/video from my camera the pc
> crashes.I am using the software I got with the camera(picture package
> ver 1.6 & imagemixer VCD2.I have tried uninstalling/reinstalling.
> It doesn't matter if I am retrieving from Sony 1 gb memory stick or
> internal memory(I thought the memory stick was faulty).

That's a common theme when Sony software is installed, even when
it's audio software. Because of its DRM (a form of copy protection)
owners of some of Sony's audio products have to use their
proprietary software. You don't. Have you tried using a card
reader? They should be more trouble free, and decent readers aren't
expensive.


> PS I really wanted to use it at xmas but know looks doubtful.

Don't give up yet. If Santa can't make an early visit, get
yourself a card reader (make sure it's known to be compatible with
1GB cards, some aren't) and you should be able to transfer your
pictures. Even the ones on internal memory, but you'll have to have
the camera copy them to the memory stick first.