DPP and EOS Utility update without CD?

[tcphoto]

I have lost the software CD for my 5DII and am trying to update my software. There are a couple of posts on other forums that claim to have a workaround but I have not been able to successfully update. Has anyone else had this problem?

[hsbn]

You don't need the CD to update the software. Unless you have never installed DPP or EOS Utility into this computer before. Then you have to do the work-around by changing the registry on windows. If you have installed the software already, just want to update then you can go to Canon website to download the latest version.

[tcphoto]

I did just that and when you launch the installer, it asks you to put the Canon CD in your optical drive. I have DPP 3.12.41 installed and want to install the newer version on my Mac.

[hsbn]

It should not ask for the CD. However, there is a work around method for MAC since Canon just changed the installation packages, here is the link you can follow: http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/install_canon_software.html
Pull down to the section "The Latest Mac DPP Install workaround [DPP 3.11.26 Apr 2012]"
However, even the article says that it should not ask you for the CD if you have the full version installed already.

[tcphoto]

That is where I have been reading about the workaround. I have copied the installer, opened content and am not allowed to trash the info.datx file. I'm tired of spending so much time on this and will go to Lightroom 4 for an easier experience. I guess free does not mean a trouble free experience.

[ebiggs1]

IMHO, Light Room 4.4 is way much better then DPP. Although not free, LR is worth it.

I have no idea how to solve your DPP issues but a call to Canon should correct that.

[HDCamTeam]

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@tcphoto wrote:

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I have copied the installer, opened content and am not allowed to trash the info.datx file.

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You might need administrator level permission.

Canon software is free, doesn't have many features that other applications have, but also has some benefits that others don't, like specific lens & camera functions.

It's worth having it working fine.

Regards

[kevinmccourt]

Hi, 

Just upgraded to the Macbook Pro Retina and found this string while trying to install EOS Utility.  Talked to the folks at CPS and there is a straightforward answer.  The upgrades for Mavericks aren't out yet.  If you go to the page for your camera (mine is http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/eos_slr_camera_systems/eos_digital_slr_cameras/eos_6d...

Use the pulldown to set your OS back to Mountain Lion, and download the full "EOS Digital Solutions Disk Software 28.2.

That worked for me.

Kevin