Help uninstalling Sony USB driver

I recently installed a Sony HandyCam USB 2.0 driver designed for Windows XP.
When I ran the installation wizard, it said that it could not be installed in
the current version of Windows (I'm running 32 bit Vista Home Premium). I
forced it to install using the program compatibility wizard. Ever since I've
been getting a Blue Screen and crash every time I shut down windows. I did
some research and found that this driver is causing the problem.
All I want to do now is uninstall the driver. It is shown in the uninstall
or change a program window, but when I chose uinstall, the uninstall wizard
starts and then says "This driver cannont install in the current version of
Windows", and then closes. I found the driver files in the Windows Drivers
folder and moved them, but that did not work so I moved them back into the
folder.

I am wondering if there is any way to get around this message to uinstall
the driver in the wizard, or a way to manually uninstall the driver.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Joshua Grizzard

Josh Grizzard wrote:
> I recently installed a Sony HandyCam USB 2.0 driver designed for Windows XP.
> When I ran the installation wizard, it said that it could not be installed in
> the current version of Windows (I'm running 32 bit Vista Home Premium). I
> forced it to install using the program compatibility wizard. Ever since I've
> been getting a Blue Screen and crash every time I shut down windows. I did
> some research and found that this driver is causing the problem.
> All I want to do now is uninstall the driver. It is shown in the uninstall
> or change a program window,

I'm a bit confused here. Normally you don't uninstall a device driver
from the Programs window -- because a device driver is not a program.
I'm not just being picky -- it's a fundamental difference.

> but when I chose uninstall, the uninstall wizard
> starts and then says "This driver cannot install in the current version of
> Windows", and then closes. I found the driver files in the Windows Drivers
> folder and moved them, but that did not work

Can you be more specific? What happened when you tried it?

The normal way to remove a device driver is to go to the Hardware
Manager window and delete the hardware device itself. Is there any
device listed there which looks like your HandyCam?

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Joshua Grizzard


"Don" wrote:

> Josh Grizzard wrote:
> > I recently installed a Sony HandyCam USB 2.0 driver designed for Windows XP.
> > When I ran the installation wizard, it said that it could not be installed in
> > the current version of Windows (I'm running 32 bit Vista Home Premium). I
> > forced it to install using the program compatibility wizard. Ever since I've
> > been getting a Blue Screen and crash every time I shut down windows. I did
> > some research and found that this driver is causing the problem.
> > All I want to do now is uninstall the driver. It is shown in the uninstall
> > or change a program window,
>
> I'm a bit confused here. Normally you don't uninstall a device driver
> from the Programs window -- because a device driver is not a program.
> I'm not just being picky -- it's a fundamental difference.
>
> > but when I chose uninstall, the uninstall wizard
> > starts and then says "This driver cannot install in the current version of
> > Windows", and then closes. I found the driver files in the Windows Drivers
> > folder and moved them, but that did not work
>
> Can you be more specific? What happened when you tried it?
>
> The normal way to remove a device driver is to go to the Hardware
> Manager window and delete the hardware device itself. Is there any
> device listed there which looks like your HandyCam?

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond!
For some reason, this particular driver is installed as a program would be,
but is still a driver. I searched before and double checked now, but nothing
that could be that driver is shown anywhere in device manager. It is shown in
Uninstall or change a program as “Sony DVD Handycam USB Driver 2�. When I
chose uninstall, Install Shield Wizard comes up and then the message “SEVERE
– USB Driver cannot be installed in the current version of Windows.� pops up
.. When OK (the only option) is chosen, the wizard closes. This driver is
designed for XP, so Install Shield is thinking it is not compatible with
Vista and therefore preventing the wizard from continuing. I should be able
to uninstall this driver in the Program Compatibility Wizard if I knew how to
utilize it to uninstall.
This is sort of a confusing situation – a driver managed in Programs and
Featured yet behaving as a driver.
Thanks again for your help!

I have done the same thing. I forced the install of the XP driver (which
does not work) and now I can't get it uninstalled. Mine also shows up in the
Installed Programs list with the same title. I am not having any stability
problems though. My camcorder does not work with it installed.

"Josh Grizzard" wrote:

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> Joshua Grizzard
>
>
> "Don" wrote:
>
> > Josh Grizzard wrote:
> > > I recently installed a Sony HandyCam USB 2.0 driver designed for Windows XP.
> > > When I ran the installation wizard, it said that it could not be installed in
> > > the current version of Windows (I'm running 32 bit Vista Home Premium). I
> > > forced it to install using the program compatibility wizard. Ever since I've
> > > been getting a Blue Screen and crash every time I shut down windows. I did
> > > some research and found that this driver is causing the problem.
> > > All I want to do now is uninstall the driver. It is shown in the uninstall
> > > or change a program window,
> >
> > I'm a bit confused here. Normally you don't uninstall a device driver
> > from the Programs window -- because a device driver is not a program.
> > I'm not just being picky -- it's a fundamental difference.
> >
> > > but when I chose uninstall, the uninstall wizard
> > > starts and then says "This driver cannot install in the current version of
> > > Windows", and then closes. I found the driver files in the Windows Drivers
> > > folder and moved them, but that did not work
> >
> > Can you be more specific? What happened when you tried it?
> >
> > The normal way to remove a device driver is to go to the Hardware
> > Manager window and delete the hardware device itself. Is there any
> > device listed there which looks like your HandyCam?
>
> Thank you so much for taking the time to respond!
> For some reason, this particular driver is installed as a program would be,
> but is still a driver. I searched before and double checked now, but nothing
> that could be that driver is shown anywhere in device manager. It is shown in
> Uninstall or change a program as “Sony DVD Handycam USB Driver 2�. When I
> chose uninstall, Install Shield Wizard comes up and then the message “SEVERE
> – USB Driver cannot be installed in the current version of Windows.� pops up
> . When OK (the only option) is chosen, the wizard closes. This driver is
> designed for XP, so Install Shield is thinking it is not compatible with
> Vista and therefore preventing the wizard from continuing. I should be able
> to uninstall this driver in the Program Compatibility Wizard if I knew how to
> utilize it to uninstall.
> This is sort of a confusing situation – a driver managed in Programs and
> Featured yet behaving as a driver.
> Thanks again for your help!
>
>

I have the same problem. Has anyone found a solution?
Thanks for your time.
Chris

"Josh Grizzard" wrote:

> I recently installed a Sony HandyCam USB 2.0 driver designed for Windows XP.
> When I ran the installation wizard, it said that it could not be installed in
> the current version of Windows (I'm running 32 bit Vista Home Premium). I
> forced it to install using the program compatibility wizard. Ever since I've
> been getting a Blue Screen and crash every time I shut down windows. I did
> some research and found that this driver is causing the problem.
> All I want to do now is uninstall the driver. It is shown in the uninstall
> or change a program window, but when I chose uinstall, the uninstall wizard
> starts and then says "This driver cannont install in the current version of
> Windows", and then closes. I found the driver files in the Windows Drivers
> folder and moved them, but that did not work so I moved them back into the
> folder.
>
> I am wondering if there is any way to get around this message to uinstall
> the driver in the wizard, or a way to manually uninstall the driver.
> Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
> --
> Joshua Grizzard

The solution I finally came to was not an easy one - reformation with the
Vista DVD.
If you do that, make sure you back up all your files first!
I chatted with a sony Rep and they said there are currently no drivers for
the handycam for Vista. She said there may be some ready this fall.
I learned the hard way - don't install any drivers not certified for Vista.
Good luck!

P.S. If you come up with a better solution, I'd love to hear it in case I
run into a similar problem. Thanks!
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Joshua Grizzard


"Chris" wrote:

> I have the same problem. Has anyone found a solution?
> Thanks for your time.
> Chris
>
> "Josh Grizzard" wrote:
>
> > I recently installed a Sony HandyCam USB 2.0 driver designed for Windows XP.
> > When I ran the installation wizard, it said that it could not be installed in
> > the current version of Windows (I'm running 32 bit Vista Home Premium). I
> > forced it to install using the program compatibility wizard. Ever since I've
> > been getting a Blue Screen and crash every time I shut down windows. I did
> > some research and found that this driver is causing the problem.
> > All I want to do now is uninstall the driver. It is shown in the uninstall
> > or change a program window, but when I chose uinstall, the uninstall wizard
> > starts and then says "This driver cannont install in the current version of
> > Windows", and then closes. I found the driver files in the Windows Drivers
> > folder and moved them, but that did not work so I moved them back into the
> > folder.
> >
> > I am wondering if there is any way to get around this message to uinstall
> > the driver in the wizard, or a way to manually uninstall the driver.
> > Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
> > --
> > Joshua Grizzard

Hi Guys,funny Hw Sony/microsoft Cant Find A Solution To A Problem I
Fixed Within 10 Hrs,i Had The Same Problm Like Yu've All Mentioned And
Soon After That I Cracked It Easy And My Pc Is Back To Life.
Good Luck To These Companies Wanting To Hype Up Things That Can Be
Solved By Anybody,by The Way,im No I.T expert,just An Ordinary Boy
Using His Brains So Anyone Can Crack It Like I Did.


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That's great. So how exactly did you crack it, then?
Thanks for your time and your expertise
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"itayi" wrote:

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> Hi Guys,funny Hw Sony/microsoft Cant Find A Solution To A Problem I
> Fixed Within 10 Hrs,i Had The Same Problm Like Yu've All Mentioned And
> Soon After That I Cracked It Easy And My Pc Is Back To Life.
> Good Luck To These Companies Wanting To Hype Up Things That Can Be
> Solved By Anybody,by The Way,im No I.T expert,just An Ordinary Boy
> Using His Brains So Anyone Can Crack It Like I Did.
>
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When my old XP computer died a few days ago I bought a new one with
Vista. I installed with difficulty Picture Package which came with my
Sony DVD Handycam.

My solution once windows Vista started up again was to use windows
restore to the point just before installation of Picture Package.

All seems ok now but I now have no USB driver for the handycam.


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That is an excellent, easy solution. I wish I had thought of that!
Thank you for your time!
God bless you
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"dajos" wrote:

>
> When my old XP computer died a few days ago I bought a new one with
> Vista. I installed with difficulty Picture Package which came with my
> Sony DVD Handycam.
>
> My solution once windows Vista started up again was to use windows
> restore to the point just before installation of Picture Package.
>
> All seems ok now but I now have no USB driver for the handycam.
>
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