Automatically open WinDV when DV device becomes active

[jabloomf1230]

Ever wonder how you get that dialog box that asks "What you would like Windows XP to do?", when you plug in your DV camera (or Pyro A/V Link 1394 device)? Here's how to add WinDV, the handy little DV capture program to the list of options.

To add WinDV as a choice to be displayed by Windows XP when the capture device becomes active, first, add the following key to the Windows XP registry:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Explorer\AutoplayHandlers\EventHandlers \VideoCameraArrival

Name: WinDVCameraArrival
Type: REG_SZ
Data:

Then create a new key and add 5 String values:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Explorer\AutoplayHandlers\Handlers\WinD VCameraArrival

Name: DefaultIcon
Type: REG_SZ
Data: C:\Program Files\WinDV\WinDV.exe,0

Name: FriendlyName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Capture DV

Name: InitCmdLine
Type: REG_SZ
Data: C:\Program Files\WinDV\WinDV.exe

Name: ProgID
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Shell.HWEventHandlerShellExecute

Name: Provider
Type: REG_SZ
Data: WinDV

Warning: Editing the Windows registry incorrectly may have disasterous consequences, so only attempt this if you know what your doing. Always back up the registry or add a system restore point prior to any registry editing. I am not responsible for any damage done to your computer by incorrect use of these instructions.

[ofbarea]

Hi there. Just wanted to comment that WinDV 1.2.3 does work under Vista x64, or at least it works under Vista Ultimate x64.

I basically connected my Video Can through the firewire port, I let windows recognise it. AFter this just start WinDV and choose our camera. I do lots of captured with my Pyro A/V link and with a few video cams and no problems so far.

Now I just need to check if the Registry trick also work with Vista x64.