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I have an older Rebel xt. Just got a new computer and the software will not work,

philanddit — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 21:52:48 GMT

Mesaage states that the display is not good enough. Resolution is more than enough. I can't even download pictures from the camera. Website no help.

Re: I have an older Rebel xt. Just got a new computer and the software will not work,

hsbn — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 22:15:26 GMT

Old software normally doesn't work with newer OS. Go to Canon website and download new software. What OS are you using?

Re: I have an older Rebel xt. Just got a new computer and the software will not work,

philanddit — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 22:24:51 GMT

Thanks for the reply. I just can't find any new software on the site to download Digital photo professional. When I try I just keep getting a message to insert my cd. No help there. lol I have version 2.0 on the disk. I assume there is newer doftware somewhere to download but I sure can't find it. Thanks again.

Re: I have an older Rebel xt. Just got a new computer and the software will not work,

TCampbell — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 02:08:05 GMT

Software updates are here:

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/eos_slr_camera_systems/eos_digital_slr_cameras/digital_rebel_xt#DriversAndSoftware

Note that these are "updates" and not full versions. You'll need to install the base software (even if it wont run... just install it) and then the downloaded update will bring it up to the current version.

Re: I have an older Rebel xt. Just got a new computer and the software will not work,

philanddit — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 02:37:25 GMT

Thanks but I tried evrything there woith no different results. I still get an immediate conon message of "this program requires a display capable of 1024 X 786" etc and mine is 1920 X 1080. full color. Hmmm..........

Re: I have an older Rebel xt. Just got a new computer and the software will not work,

TCampbell — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 02:46:22 GMT

Given the age of your camera, you may have to contact Canon to see if you can get a more current copy of the EOS Solutions disk (or perhaps a download link to it.). They offer a downloadable copy for Mac users because most new Macs no longer include an optical drive.

Re: I have an older Rebel xt. Just got a new computer and the software will not work,

hsbn — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 08:23:39 GMT

Canon did post the EOS Solution Disk online for people to download. It's in Canon Australia Site:

EOS Digital Solution Disk Software 28.2A for Windows (For users who cannot use the bundled CD)

Last Updated : 31-Oct-2013
Issue Number : 0200302402
OS

Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 (x64)
Windows 8
Windows 8 (x64)
Windows 7
Windows 7 (x64)
Windows Vista
Windows Vista (x64)
Windows XP

Outline

"EOS Digital Solution Disk Software" is a software suite containing the applications "Digital Photo Professional", "EOS Utility" and "Picture Style Editor", dedicated for users who cannot use the bundled CD to install the suite to the PC.

Digital Photo Professional: This software is recommended for users who mainly shoot RAW images. You can quickly view, edit, process and print RAW images. You can also edit JPEG images while retaining the original images.
EOS Utility: With the camera connected to a computer, EOS Utility enables you to transfer still photos and movies shot with the camera to the computer. You can also use this software to set various camera settings and shoot remotely with the computer connected to the camera.
Picture Style Editor: You can edit Picture Styles and create and save original Picture Style files.

This package contains the following version applications:
Digital Photo Professional 3.13.20
EOS Utility 2.13.20
Picture Style Editor 1.13.20"

LINK: http://support-au.canon.com.au/contents/AU/EN/0200302402.html

Re: I have an older Rebel xt. Just got a new computer and the software will not work,

philanddit — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:58:42 GMT

Thank you very mush. As it turns out anon does not make software compatable for my Rebel xt with windows 7. Thanks again.

Re: I have an older Rebel xt. Just got a new computer and the software will not work,

amfoto1 — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 18:23:55 GMT

"As it turns out Canon does not make software compatable for my Rebel xt with windows 7"

That seems odd... I'm using Win 7 and can view and work with images from my Canon 10D, which is older than your XT.

But I really don't use Canon software very much. You might just want to get a copy of Adobe Elements.... it should work well with the camera and recent version(s) will surely be fully functional with the latest Win OSes. Elements might give you some features you don't enjoy now, too. Lightroom is a step up from Elements in certain respects (high volume work, organizing and cataloging, in particular) and Photoshop is a step up in others (image editing, especially).

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Re: I have an older Rebel xt. Just got a new computer and the software will not work,

philanddit — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 18:23:23 GMT

Thanks! I will look at it. 🙂

Re: I have an older Rebel xt. Just got a new computer and the software will not work,

hsbn — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 19:39:59 GMT

If you checked under your XT session, it will not have compatible software. However, you can use newer software for the 1DX, 5DMIII or 6D. They're the same software and they support your camera also. It's just that the XT is no longer supported that's why Canon didn't update it under the XT software section.

Re: I have an older Rebel xt. Just got a new computer and the software will not work,

philanddit — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 19:42:15 GMT

Thanks! I will give that a shot!

Re: I have an older Rebel xt. Just got a new computer and the software will not work,

MrsBerry — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 03:59:21 GMT

Your display is *capable* of 1023 x 786, but is it set to that? The setting can vary. You can check and adjust, by going to:

Control Panel > Display > (click on) Settings tab.

There is a slider (or some variation thereof) to adjust the actual resolution setting.

Worth a try!

MrsBerry

Re: I have an older Rebel xt. Just got a new computer and the software will not work,

philanddit — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 13:37:52 GMT

Thanks for the reply. Yes, my settings are higher than that. I have basically given but thanks for all the replies.

Re: I have an older Rebel xt. Just got a new computer and the software will not work,

ebiggs1 — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 14:18:10 GMT

I agree with Alan Myers.

I don't know why so many people fret over the bundled software when better alternatives exist.

Photoshop Elements is the way to go and is not an expensive solution. Coupled with the fact it will do far more than the entire Canon CD, why not?

Try it out, you may like it.

Re: I have an older Rebel xt. Just got a new computer and the software will not work,

philanddit — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 14:23:28 GMT

Thanks, actually I only was interested in connecting to my compouter to download my pictures but that will not work. I wil just have to take out and use the storge card for that purpose. Darned if I can figure out why a display setting, even though correct, would stop this is beyond me. lol Thanks again.

Re: I have an older Rebel xt. Just got a new computer and the software will not work,

MrsBerry — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 15:18:56 GMT

Will Photoshop Elements download the photos? That is my only issue: I don't use the Canon software for anything but downloading the photos.

Re: I have an older Rebel xt. Just got a new computer and the software will not work,

philanddit — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 15:27:36 GMT

I will know soon. I am buying it. Thanks 🙂

Re: I have an older Rebel xt. Just got a new computer and the software will not work,

ebiggs1 — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 16:15:49 GMT

Ok, folks, most of today's computers, probably close to 100% have card readers already included with them.

This is so simple to do. There is no software needed and the card actually acts like another hard drive. Very simple.

Plus PSE will pull pictures from it.

Make sure you check for deals on PSE before you buy. Sometimes it is included free with some new cameras. Or it can be had with the purchase of a new lens, etc.

http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/tdrc/index.cfm?product=photoshop_elements&loc=en

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=1004071&Q=&is=REG&A=details