Canon Solutions Disk help

Keebsuk · 17 Jan 2013

I have just installed Windows 7 64bit on a new build PC but cannot find the disk containing the software like DPP and EOS utility.

I have checked on the Canon support site but the only utilities available are updaters which require the utilities to be installed

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Does anyone have an up to date Solutions disk they dont need or a link to where I can download the various utilities please?

Andy

zednini · 17 Jan 2013

I got rid of my spare copy of the disc some time ago. However there seems to be two other solutions to the problem.

1. Apparently the Canon Japanese site has version 1.0 (?) of the programs available for download. (I've had a quick look but can't find it ! - not helpful ). If you can find it and install then you can grab the latest update version.

2. Follow the instructions here if you're happy editing the registry :-
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=230195

I think this will work with Windows 7 although you may have to run regedit from a DOS box (command prompt) or search and run directly.

Keebsuk · 17 Jan 2013

Thanks Gerry, I will give them both a try.

It's ridiculous that we can't get easier access to this software

Andy

Studi0488 · 17 Jan 2013

give us a shout if you cant get it, we have loads of disks.

Keebsuk · 17 Jan 2013

Studi0488 said:
give us a shout if you cant get it, we have loads of disks.

Thank you Craig, I will if I can't get a result the other way.

Andy

andyred · 17 Jan 2013

Keebsuk said:
Thanks Gerry, I will give them both a try.

It's ridiculous that we can't get easier access to this software

Andy

Its easy once its installed on your PC. I suppose its canons way of making sure you've their equipment as they are providing free software for it and all the upgrades are free.

You need any version (doesn't have to be latest one) installed, then you pop along to their site and upload the latest version.

I see Craig's already offered a disc if your struggling, I'm sure I've got one if needed.

A

BigJohn · 17 Jan 2013

jackrbrown12 said:
Canon 7D will give you the best technology that is available today, capture every event in a certain occasion and get a wonderful result.

What ? This has to be the most random off topic post I have read in a while

graphilly · 17 Jan 2013

BigJohn said:
What ? This has to be the most random off topic post I have read in a while

I suspect it's an attempt to spam his sig.

BigJohn · 17 Jan 2013

graphilly said:
I suspect it's an attempt to spam his sig.

Ah can't see that as I'm on my phone .

modchild · 17 Jan 2013

If it's just Canon DPP you want to install have a look here http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=453560 for the link that will allow you to download it and install it, but it's only for DPP and not the rest of the utilities. If you get desparate for a disc then drop me a PM and I'll sort out one for you.

Keebsuk · 18 Jan 2013

Thanks to all of you who offered advice or disks, I really do appreciate it

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I managed to sort it and all installed.

I had a reply from Canon UK!!! who basically stated that the software is licensed to the guy who runs the online EOS magazine. I checked there and you can purchase manuals and disks for around £16

Andy