Help with Sony Mini DV camera DVR-TRV17 i.LINK?

The i.LINK will not work...i went to device manager and it says that the driver is missing or has a corupt file...i unistalled it and reinstalled it, still doesnt work...please help

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Have you tried the Sony support site for your camcorder?? Follow the link below............

If you're on XP, chances are, drivers are already bundled w/ OS. Try this:

DCR-TRV17, a miniDV vcam, must be FIREWIRE**-connected to pc to upload video thru video capture or video editing (VES)* software while vcam is on playback. Before cable** purchase, note: DV or Firewire port of vcam is 4pin...check the firewire port of PC whether 4 or 6 pin. If none, procure firewire card: pci for pc or pcmia for laptop (just Google).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewire

for starters, free Windows Movie Maker* (XP-wmm2 & Vista-wmm6) provides simple & easy way to learn the ropes < click help for details>. Upgrade to other video editing app accdg. to need & skill level
http://video-editing-software-review.top...

video editing process:
>>> open wmm- start/all programs/wmm->TASK pane
1. Capture video stream to be edited鈥diting software remotely controls vcam operations
2. Edit- drag/drop files->timeline & enhance w/effects, transition, music & titles
3. Finish (render)- save Movie file, also save Project*** file
4. Share-burn to CD (to DvD thru a DvD authoring app like DvD Flick, Nero, etc.)