This camera will not connect to Windows XP starter edition nor Windows XP 64 bit; 32 bit should be no problem as the drivers are already in the OS. If you have either of the two others, it will not connect as they do not make legacy drivers.
I think your problem may be due to the limitations of XP’s USB 2.0. IIRC, XP is limited to a 4 GB memory card. I don’t know if you can update XP to read a larger card or not.
Get a USB card reader and use it for the memory stick.
I snagged that as a portable bike camera last year and love it bits.
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My wife got me a Canon EOS 760D.
I didn’t even open it yet, been playing with my daughters toys.
Look to see if you have a slot for the memory card on either your printer (or computer, if you have a tower). Is Sony using proprietary memory still, or have they upgraded to SD cards?
Did the camera come with software CD for downloading photos?
I also had issues with my Sony DSC-HX9V, I wanted to use a large capacity SD card but couldn’t get my XP computers to recognize the SD card. The fix was to use the USB cable directly to the computer and download video/pictures that way. I tried using several different SD card readers, but none of them would work. I’m in the process of upgrading my computers from Win XP to Win 8.1, may I’ll see if the card readers will work.
Can’t say 100% but it sounds like you may just have to get a card reader and go that route. XP is now nearly 15 years old and the new hardware isn’t going to be supported.
I use a camera SD card to USB adapter. Walmart sells them, quite inexpensive. Just slide the camera card into it, then plug it into the computer and the card is read in a matter of seconds.
Sony has an 800 number to answer any tech questions.
Try it.
Once connected, you should be Abe to open Windows Explorer and access it like a hard drive. Then just manually move the files to your C: drive.
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Considering the number of vanity threads you create and the fact that you are always asking for tech help in so many, I think I will have a go at solving your myriad of problems. I have had some customers just like you, and finally came to certain realizations about them, so here goes:
1. For any piece of equipment you have or are purchasing, do an internet search and check for Apple Compatibility.
2. Buy a Mac.
Note: I run and love Linux. You deserve a Mac today.
2)Prior to taking the images, did you format the memory card in the camera? If not, it's possible that could be the problem. If these are just "test" photos and you don't mind losing them, format the card, try taking some pics and try again.
3)XP has the Scanner and Camera wizard which should detect the camera. Sometimes all-in-one printers have monitoring programs that will interfere with the camera and the PC from communicating.
4) Get a card reader.
I took a quick look, it doesn't look as though the camera shoots RAW images, so that's probably not it.