How to Install Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk ver 17.1 (Windows) with Serial Key
If you have a Canon EOS digital camera, you may want to install the software that comes with it on your Windows computer. The software includes various applications for editing, organizing, and printing your photos, as well as connecting your camera to your computer. The software is provided on a CD-ROM called the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk, which also contains a serial key that you need to enter during the installation process.
In this article, we will show you how to install the Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk ver 17.1 (Windows) with serial key step by step. You can either use the CD-ROM that came with your camera, or download the software from the Canon website. We will also provide some tips and troubleshooting advice in case you encounter any problems during the installation.
What You Need
Before you start the installation, make sure you have the following items ready:
- A Canon EOS digital camera and its USB cable
- A Windows computer that meets the system requirements for the software (see the software instruction manual for details)
- The EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk ver 17.1 (Windows) CD-ROM or the downloaded file from the Canon website
- The serial key that is printed on the CD-ROM case or on a separate sheet of paper
- An Internet connection (optional but recommended)
How to Install from the CD-ROM
If you have the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk ver 17.1 (Windows) CD-ROM, follow these steps to install the software:
- Turn on your computer and insert the CD-ROM into the drive.
- If a window appears, click Run SETUP.EXE. If not, open File Explorer and double-click the CD-ROM icon.
- Select the area and country where you live, and click Next.
- Click Easy Installation to install all the applications on the CD-ROM, or Custom Installation to select the ones you want. Then click OK.
- Click Install and accept the license agreement.
- If you are connected to the Internet, you may see a screen asking if you agree to download and install additional software that is compatible with your camera model. If you agree, click Yes.
- When prompted, enter the serial key that is printed on the CD-ROM case or on a separate sheet of paper. Make sure you enter it correctly and do not include any spaces or hyphens.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. You may need to restart your computer at some point.
- When the installation is finished, remove the CD-ROM from the drive.
How to Install from the Downloaded File
If you do not have the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk ver 17.1 (Windows) CD-ROM, or if you want to update your software to the latest version, you can download it from the Canon website. Follow these steps to install it:
- Go to this page and select your camera model from the list.
- Click Drivers & Downloads and select Windows as your operating system.
- Find EOS Digital Solution Disk Software in the list of software and click Select.
- Click Download and save the file to your computer.
- Right-click the downloaded file and select Extract All. Follow the instructions to unzip it.
- Double-click setup.exe in the extracted folder.
- Select the area and country where you live, and click Next.
- Click Easy Installation to install all the applications in the folder, or Custom Installation to select the ones you want. Then click OK.
- Click Install and accept the license agreement.
- If you are connected to the Internet, you may see a screen asking if you agree to download and install additional software that is compatible with your camera model. If you agree, click Yes.
- When prompted, enter a serial key that is valid