Installing drivers under Windows Vista
The introduction of Windows Vista, with its enhanced security features, means that getting the SXV drivers to install can be a bit of a challenge.
Fortunately, it isn't really all that difficult, if you follow these simple instructions:
N.B. You need to be logged in as the Administrator before starting!
1) Download the driver package required from one of the links given below.
2) Create a folder on the root of drive C - e.g. 'SXV drivers' and unzip the driver package into it.
3) Plug the USB cable into your camera (no need for power) and wait for the 'New hardware found' message to appear.
4) Select the 'Locate and install driver software' option. Select 'Continue' if Vista asks for permission.
5) Select 'Don't search online'.
6) Select 'I don't have a disk - show me other options'.
7) Select 'Browse my computer for driver software (advanced)'.
8) Browse for your folder on drive C and select it.
9) Windows will find the driver but will ask you for permission to install it - select 'Install this driver software anyway'.
10) After a short delay you should see the message that 'The software for this device has been successfully installed'.
11) Celebrate and start using your camera!
Download links for USB2.0, SXV / SXVF driver zip files (they work with both SXV and SXVF units)
Download link for USB1.1 camera installation under Vista
General purpose driver files for all USB1.1 cameras (unzip to your Vista installation folder, as above).
Once this is done, copy the appropriate 05472131.hex file into the same folder.
The hex files can be found within the software zip file for your camera on the USB1.1 software page.