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USB Update Utility

Applicable Models

IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

This information is for the following models:

  • CCD-TRV608
  • DCR-IP55
  • DCR-PC101
  • DCR-TRV140
  • DCR-TRV18
  • DCR-TRV240
  • DCR-TRV25
  • DCR-TRV27
  • DCR-TRV340
  • DCR-TRV50
  • DCR-TRV740
  • DCR-TRV840
  • DCR-TRV950
  • DSC-P2
  • DSC-P31
  • DSC-P51
  • DSC-P7
  • DSC-P71
  • DSC-P9
  • GV-D1000
  • MVC-FD100
  • MVC-FD200

About this download

Benefits and improvements

This utility resolves the issue where error messages appear or the computer will not startup properly after installing the USB driver from the ImageMixer CD-ROM that comes with the product.

System Requirements

Operating Systems

  • Windows® 2000

File Info

File Name

  • USBUPDATE.EXE

File Version

  • 1.0

File Size

  • 0.05 MB

Release Date

  • 11-06-2003

Before You Start


Important Notes
  • This utility is only for the following Sony® Digital and Imaging products released during the first half of 2002:

    Cyber-shot® camera MiniDV camcorder Digital8® camcorder MICROMV™ camcorder
    DSC-P9
    DSC-P7
    DSC-P2
    DSC-P71
    DSC-P51
    DSC-P31    		 DCR-PC101/E
    DCR-TRV950/E
    DCR-TRV940/E
    DCR-TRV50/E
    DCR-TRV40/E
    DCR-TRV27/E
    DCR-TRV25/E
    DCR-TRV24E
    DCR-TRV18/E
    DCR-TRV16/E    		 DCR-TRV840
    DCR-TRV740/E
    DCR-TRV738E
    DCR-TRV341E
    DCR-TRV340/E
    DCR-TRV241E
    DCR-TRV240/E
    DCR-TRV239E
    DCR-TRV238E
    DCR-TRV140/E    		 DCR-IP55/E
    DCR-IP45/E
    Hi8™ camcorder
    CCD-TRV608
    Mavica® camera Video Walkman™
    MVC-FD200
    MVC-FD100    		 GV-D1000/E
  • During the installation of this update, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
  • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
  • It is highly recommended to print out these instructions as a reference during the installation process.

Download & Install


Download and Installation Instructions

These instructions are broken into two sections based on whether or not the computer can successfully start and load the Windows operating system. Please follow the instructions in the section that best matches the computer's symptoms.

Section I. Errors Appear But the Computer Will Load The Windows Operating System
Section II. The Computer Stops or Freezes When Trying to Load The Windows Operating System
Section I. Errors Appear But the Computer Will Load The Windows Operating System
  1. Download the USBUPDATE.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
  2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the USBUPDATE.EXE file to begin the installation.
  3. At the "Update finished successfully" message, click OK.
  4. Restart the computer. The update is complete once the computer has successfully restarted.
Section II. The Computer Stops or Freezes When Trying to Load The Windows Operating System
  1. Download the USBUPDATE.EXE file to a floppy disk.
  2. Turn on the computer having the problem. The system will stop loading halfway and display error messages.
  3. After "svchost.exe - Application error" or any other messages that appear, simultaneously press and then release the CTRL, ALT, DELETE keyboard keys.
  4. At the "Windows Security" box, click the Task Manager button.
  5. At the "Windows Task Manager" window, click File and then click "New Task (Run...)."
  6. At the "Create New Task" box, click the Browse... button.
    NOTE: The update program is on the floppy disk, you will need to insert the disk into the computer floppy disk drive.
  7. At the "Browse" window, next to "Look in:," click the down arrow and select the drive designator for the floppy disk drive [EX: 3 � Floppy (A:)].
    NOTE: If the "Browse" window does not appear, it may be hidden underneath an error message box. Close all displayed error messages.
  8. Locate and click to highlight the USBUPDATE.EXE update program file, and then click OK.
  9. At the "Update finished successfully" message, click OK.
  10. Close the "Windows Task Manager" box and any error message dialog boxes that may still be open.
    NOTE: If the "Restore Active Desktop" option appears, please restore it accordingly.
  11. Restart the computer.
The update is complete once the computer has successfully restarted.