Download Canon Software!
So, I started looking around for my disc which contained the software for my (Canon EOS Digital SLR Camera) Canon Digital Rebel XTi camera and I just can’t find it. So, how on earth would I get the software for the camera if Canon only offers the ‘Upgrade’ version on their website?
I was really surprised that Canon did not offer the base installation of their software via their website especially when their software doesn’t even require a serial number to activate or install. But you can however find a multitude of software upgrades on their various download pages.
So, if you fine yourself asking the following questions then this is the answer you’ve been waiting for.
1. Where can I download Digital Photo Professional
2. Where can I download EOS Capture
3. Where can I download EOS File Viewer
4. Where can I download PhotoStitch
Here’s the answer! You simply go to the Canon download website for the XTi which is: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=SupportDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=215&modelid=14256 and download the latest ‘upgrade’ version of the application.
Then you use the power of the Windows Registry to do the rest of the work for you.
You can skip the next step if you would rather just download the attached .REG file at the bottom of this article.
To do this make a file and call it canon.reg The icon should change to something that looks like a piece of paper with stacks of little blue ice cubes on it. Then open it using Notepad and paste the following into it.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Canon\DPP]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Canon\EOS Capture]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Canon\EOSViewerUtility]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Canon\PhotoStitch]Copy between the two comment lines and do not include them within the canon.reg file. Make sense?
Save the file and double click it. Then click ‘YES’ and then ‘OK.’
That’s it! Now you can go about installing any of the software applications from the Canon website.
How does this work? Well, you see, Canon software checks your Windows registry for previously installed versions before you can install the upgrade version that you get from the website. We’re just ‘tricking’ the Canon software to think that you already have some of their applications installed.
Some of the older versions of the Canon software allowed you to extract the downloaded executable using a program like WinRAR an then manually run the install which bypassed the registry check. It looks like Canon has upgraded their download packages so that you can no longer easily extract them.
Good Luck,
Tom
I moved and install CD got lost in process. Would would have thought it would be such a mission. Finally found this page.
Thanks!!!!
very good
I HAVE A CANON 5D II and lost my CD.
IS THERE A SOLUTION FOR MAC OS X?
Well it is not working anymore. I have Vista and when i start installation, it asks me to put in a CD
work fine for me too Thank a lot.
it saved my day
another good suggestion is to borrow ur friends.
You’re a lifesaver, my friend. Thank you very much.
I have a same question as TYRONE.
is there a solution for Mac OS X?
Thanks a lot !
I don’t get it :’(
You are the MAN!!! Thanks!
Excellent solution. I also have stored my cd in the attic, in the basement, in the garage, or the back of a bedroom closet. I still have the camera and I do like Zoombrowser EX. I added the Install key and the Settings key to your canon.reg file. I was able to install the 6.3.1 update to my XP computer. Great!!
tnanks thanks thanks * 10000000000000
Its a great help!!! thanks a ton.
Thank you VERYYYYYYYYYYYYY MUCHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Thats Great!!! Excellent work sir…
very good! thats what i needed! thank you!
for vista 64 and win 7
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Canon\EOS Utility]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Canon\DPP]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Settings]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Install]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Canon\PhotoStitch
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Canon\EOS Capture]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Canon\EOSViewerUtility]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Canon\ODSK]
Awesome… way to stick it to the corporate robots who decided to make such a simple procedure needlessly complex.
FANTASTIC!!!!!!
i bought a 450d at yongsan in seoul. sketchy vendors there.. anyways i got a good price but no software in the box!!! this is what i needed. thanks a lot brotha ^^
Muchisimas gracias, me funiona para mi Rebel XT
Thank man
Thankx Macky!
you save my day too! =)
Million thanks, worked for me but as Dan above had to download european version first then update
Whoops, didn’t work fully, still cannot download pictures, as when I connect the camera it tells me I am missing a “do._da” file. and shuts me down? My original disc is damaged, fids scratched it, so cannot use it. I have an old Rebel, the KISS Rebel 300D? Can anyone help? Is it particular to my camera model? I will contact canon as well in the meantime….
u are the man
amazing. thank you! us 1, canon 0
Thanks so much!!!
Is there a way to do this on a MAC??
Hey Macky!
Thanks… For those wanting to install the PhotoStitch software, the end bracket is missing in Macky’s otherwise excellent hack above. Add it in your .reg file, and you’re good.
Cheers!
FANTASTIC!!!!!!
Thanks
zb641xpupd-en also requires the additional ZoomBrowser entries added to canon.reg file
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Settings]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Install]
You’re the man!! Thanx alot!!!
thanks so much! what you wrote over 2 years ago still helps :)
Mad Props!!! Great job
Oh! that was super-duper useful advice!!!
I HAVE to add my thanks and a most excellent rating. It’s people like you that make the world more fun.
This is fucking awesome!!!
Thanks!!!
Thanks so much!
my hero!!!!
you SO rock.
thanks for sharing.
Thanks! It worked like a charm!
pls give me soft ware canon scanner lide-100
canon scan lide 100
Thank you soooo much!!!
THAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANKSSS!!! TOM AND MACKY!! AT LAST! worked perfect with Vista 64, so dumb that canon doesn’t let us download the software!
you guys rock!
I ran the canon.reg on my win/98se. The Registry Editor said,
“Cannot import C:\…\canon.reg. The specified file is not a registry script.
You can import only registry files.”
Will this work for the Canon Rebel XT?
I changed the first line of canon.reg to regedit4 and it merged into
registry perfectly. After that, I downloaded zoombrowser software
and it worked perfecto. Thanks.
I love you dude thats all there is to say
u r super cool!!!
OMG…. Just spen 20 mins searching for a soloution to get it insalled till I came across this. ‘ ] ‘ was missing indeed LOL
I feel like an idiot but where does this file need to be created, because what you describe isn’t working for me!! :-(
Not working for me….frustrated!! Help. I did just how you explained, but it still doesn’t see it.
You rock! Thanks!!
You´re definetly a star!!! Thanks, you changed my life!!
excellent. worked like charm!!!!
Thank you, I want to have your baby. and I am a guy, so, that says a lot I would think.
THANK YOU
YOU ARE MY HERO
Thanks for publishing this! I first had to download and install a European version after updating the registry, but I was then able to install the latest US version (ZoomBrowser EX 6.3.1). Good work!
First of all-Thank you so much-a real lifesaver. I am not able to get the ZoomBrowser to download. It looks like the last post is addressing it, but I’m not sure what to do with those directions. I would really appreciate your help.
zb631upd_en.exe queries ‘Settings’ sub-key, and tries ‘Install’ is not found.
You’ll need something like this:
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Settings]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Install]
—————————————-
Thanks for the help, but this doesn’t seem to work for Vista. Do you have a fix for that?
Thanks
OMG, THANK YOU. You saved my entire weekend. I couldn’t find my CD and Canon said they would mail me a new one, except i need it NOW. Your the BEST
This doesnt seem to work for me…not sure whether the new version of the upgrade works! Aaaaargh, any advice anyone?! :(
P.
I’ve heard mixed rumors that this will also work for Vista. I have not tried with Windows Vista yet.
I can't get the zoombrowser to install, it still asks for the CD. I am running VISTA. Any additional advice?
awesome :)
thanks a lot
I couldn't find my cd either. Follow these directions and problem solved. Thank you VERY MUCH. Saved me some headache I'm sure. Excellent.
i need for a software in below model
pc 1022 please if posible sent me that software because i such as need for that
best wish
Great info! 5 stars.
I haven't received a software disk with my Rebel XS / 1000D camera so I wasn't able to install the 'Updates', but your method is excelent. Thanks a lot.
Awesome job! I just bought my new Sx110 and my disc doesn't seem to be readable (Made in China)
Nothing more needs to be said, but I had to add my thanks. It's a crime they charge for this download, no one else does. You have made many of us very happy – thanks for taking the time to do this.
You are truly amazing. Thanks a ton.
Clap, clap. You are a genius!
Thanks so much for the Info. Camera was a gift and seems like it was the last on in store. Canon was going to charge me for something that sould have been in the box to begin with. THANKS AGAIN!!!
Awesome. Thanks sooooooo much!!
You don't save the reg file to your registry. You click it and then it runs and the contents of the file are inserted into your registry.
Looks good except you haven't indicated where in the registry the canon.reg file should be created or saved to!!
ur my idol!!
Rafael, or anyone, could you be more clear on the precise lines to use for Windows Vista? I am somewhat of a novice, but I need this to run my camera on my new computer. Software misplaced.
hey, any chance to make this work on a mac???
Thanks. For some reason zoombrowser still asks for a cd to install.. and "Picture Style Editor" and "digital photo professional" say my resolution/color is not working (this is probably due to vista or something) but does anyone know how to fix it? I'm running 64bit vista.
thanks man!
been trying to tackle that problem for a while now as I lost my oroginal cd….
:-)
thanks for figuring this out!
very helpful!
why does canon not make the base app available?!
Thank you very much! Worked like a charm!
thanks a lot :)
THANK YOU! This information was vital for my existence! Ok, at least for today.
You’re the MAN!!
THANK YOU
YOU ARE MY HERO
Thanks for publishing this! I first had to download and install a European version after updating the registry, but I was then able to install the latest US version (ZoomBrowser EX 6.3.1). Good work!
First of all-Thank you so much-a real lifesaver. I am not able to get the ZoomBrowser to download. It looks like the last post is addressing it, but I’m not sure what to do with those directions. I would really appreciate your help.
zb631upd_en.exe queries ‘Settings’ sub-key, and tries ‘Install’ is not found.
You’ll need something like this:
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Settings]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Install]
—————————————-
Thanks for the help, but this doesn’t seem to work for Vista. Do you have a fix for that?
Thanks
OMG, THANK YOU. You saved my entire weekend. I couldn’t find my CD and Canon said they would mail me a new one, except i need it NOW. Your the BEST
This doesnt seem to work for me…not sure whether the new version of the upgrade works! Aaaaargh, any advice anyone?! :(
P.
I’ve heard mixed rumors that this will also work for Vista. I have not tried with Windows Vista yet.
I can't get the zoombrowser to install, it still asks for the CD. I am running VISTA. Any additional advice?
awesome :)
thanks a lot
I couldn't find my cd either. Follow these directions and problem solved. Thank you VERY MUCH. Saved me some headache I'm sure. Excellent.
i need for a software in below model
pc 1022 please if posible sent me that software because i such as need for that
best wish
Great info! 5 stars.
I haven't received a software disk with my Rebel XS / 1000D camera so I wasn't able to install the 'Updates', but your method is excelent. Thanks a lot.
Awesome job! I just bought my new Sx110 and my disc doesn't seem to be readable (Made in China)
Nothing more needs to be said, but I had to add my thanks. It's a crime they charge for this download, no one else does. You have made many of us very happy – thanks for taking the time to do this.
You are truly amazing. Thanks a ton.
Clap, clap. You are a genius!
Thanks so much for the Info. Camera was a gift and seems like it was the last on in store. Canon was going to charge me for something that sould have been in the box to begin with. THANKS AGAIN!!!
Awesome. Thanks sooooooo much!!
You don't save the reg file to your registry. You click it and then it runs and the contents of the file are inserted into your registry.
Looks good except you haven't indicated where in the registry the canon.reg file should be created or saved to!!
ur my idol!!
Rafael, or anyone, could you be more clear on the precise lines to use for Windows Vista? I am somewhat of a novice, but I need this to run my camera on my new computer. Software misplaced.
hey, any chance to make this work on a mac???
Thanks. For some reason zoombrowser still asks for a cd to install.. and "Picture Style Editor" and "digital photo professional" say my resolution/color is not working (this is probably due to vista or something) but does anyone know how to fix it? I'm running 64bit vista.
thanks man!
been trying to tackle that problem for a while now as I lost my oroginal cd….
:-)
thanks for figuring this out!
very helpful!
why does canon not make the base app available?!
sorry made rating 3 last time… it should be 5 must…
u are great….
This is totally awesome, just what i was looking for!
thanks to the guy who posted this!
Hi Tom, You are amazing! I've been searching for the software files and information on how to get the software installed that came with the Canon Rebel Xti (that I cannot locate) for a few days now. I located the updates but not the original software for the update installations to work! Your Registry modification worked perfectly! Thank you VERY much! Just did a big HooAhhh with arms pointing to the ceiling :-)
Thanks for sharing
Thanks to you for this FIX that Canon should have made! and a big WTF!? to Canon for specifically stating in there support section that these "updates" – like dpp341en.exe – could be installed without previous versions: "will install Digital Photo Professional 3.4 on your computer" and even worse, it just doesn't start and no error message. Canon: you need to provide better software and a better support section!
for vista x64 use:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREWow6432NodeCanon...]
My Toughbook doesn't have a CD drive. Download the files from Canon and Boom! Can't install the updater. What a pain. Along comes your little fix and it works a treat. Thank you so much.
Thank you very kindly@@
Legend.
Awesome… I just moved and can't find my CD, yet there was a recent event where I took a panoramic picture but lost patience with trying to Photoshop it. Thank you!
Thanks. Just did a panoramic for the first time. Excellent! Thanks for the help
i had owe at least 10 Canons (4 digital) for about 15 years. just because i lost it my cd.
This is a great fix, works like a charm
Many thanks for providing this guide. It's clear and unambiguous.
If you have a spare moment, perhaps you would offer a link to a User Guide for Zoombrowser EX; there must be one somewhere. I've searched and can find only OOD ones. Meanwhile, I'll struggle on, trying things out…
HS
wow that was easy…thank you
You have saved me a lot of time and trouble.
thank you
pls. give me canon software download
ha!! pure genious!! cheating the system is so much fun…
Perfect!!
Thanks!
Milton
This is really ingenuous !! Really cooll !!
brilliant
Thank you so much, it works like a charm!!!!!!
Useful I confirm !
You
Are
The
Man
Just a note to say thanks for your reply to the missing software request, I had a similar problem and your suggestion worked too a "T".
Thanks,
John
Excellent article and resource. Included reg file is a great asset. Thanks!
This was excellent solution. I lost the CD came with my camcoder and it took me days finidng software.
Canon site is useless. They do not provide the access to older version of software.
Excellent, thanks a lot.
Great tip!! Very easy.
awesome .. thanks
Oh my gosh! Thank You SOOO much! I've been looking around for this for so long.
Really appreciate it!
DUDE< you're a gem. Thanks for the help!!!
Nice work, it was very easy to install.
Thank you so much, been trying to sort this out for months. Works like a charm.
Thank you very much. Your website was very helpful.
Thank you. Thank you very much.
Thanks a lot!
This worked like a charm..
You are a lifesaver! Thanks so much for taking the time to do this!
You are a lifesaver! Thanks so much for taking the time to do this!
Very helpful, works a treat!
Thanks.
Cool
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MANY THANKS FROM INDONESIA
Many thanks
This is what i was looking for, great, i lost the install cd, reinstalling my laptop, i could not install the software from there website.
Thanks for publishing this
Armand
Grrr…delete my last rating. I was so worried about getting my comment ready, I neglected to give the correct rating. This info was a 5!!!
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing the info. I misplaced my disk (programs never installed) and was very disheartened to find getting a replacement wouldn't be so easy. Your info was spot-on!
That's exactly what I want.
Good job man
Wow, thanks!
Hey I feel like a total newbie, but where do I save the canon.reg file once its done. I’ve never edited something in the registry before and would need more details.
thank you :)
You can save the file to your Windows Desktop and then double click it to enter it into the Windows Registry.
Yeah, I got it working right after I commented. I apologize for the stupid questions and really grateful for this information.
Thank you !!!
Thanks so much! Also thanks for the Win vista/7 code Macky! you just made my day so much easier!
I just dont get it!!!! Someone please help. I’ve made my canon.reg file and it looks like a piece a paper with blue blocks. ive also copied in the code but still not working………..im now at despair
@aj: There should be a comment here which matches your operatiing system. By the way…this solution only works for PC and not Mac. Once you have the file made and it has the icon you describe, you need to double click it and the contents of the .reg file should be entered into the Windows Registry.
Excellent. Why the EOS utility isnt available on their website!!
It is. You must visit this link. http://bit.ly/9bpdrq then select ‘Drivers & Software’ then choose your OS type and you will be presented with a list of download options.
It took me a while to figure out how to create the file and open it in the Registry Editor, but it worked like a charm. Thanks for the help!!
It works!!
Thanks a lot, it’s very usefull.
Greetings!