Using jvc cam with ubuntu

Use different software.

Check if your GR-D50AS really is that model by plugging it into a Linux pc (eg. Ubuntu) and doing lsusb at the commandline. This should tell you the actual modeltype that the cam identifies itself as.

The GR-D50AS I have is actually a GR-DX25EK, and those drivers are more readily available (driverguide.com, JVC main site etc).

http://members.driverguide.com/driver/detail.php?driverid=134664
http://list.driverguide.com/list/company539/

Obviously, you want to save files from the computer; any files transferred to another system could infect that system.

If you really need those files I would recommend downloading an Ubuntu ISO and burning it to a CD. This gives you to boot to an operating system from a Compact Disc.

http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download

Ubuntu Linux has the ability to browse the Windows hard drive, if needed, transfer the files off the partition. You can burn the files from Ubuntu, if you have two Disc Drives, move the files on to a Flash Drive, or you can transfer them across your home network. Beware, this can spread the damage to other systems that do not have active virus protection.
Seriously, you need Norton, McAfee, or AVG Free at the least; these programs can intercept virus like activity as it happens in the memory. Furthermore, a script blocker like Noscript, Ad-aware, or MS Windows Defender can help prevent Spyware/Trojans/Variants from installing when you browse a untrusted site.

Once you have backed up the files you want to save you'll need to use your system recovery disc to format the hard drive and reinstall the operating system on your laptop.

Hi, connect the cam and PC using 4 pin firewire cable. Switch on the cam. Open Windows Movie Maker and import the video from device.
You can then use Move Maker to any disc burning software like Nero to create the movie disks.

Hi, connect the cam and PC using 4 pin firewire cable (not USB cable).
Switch on the cam.
Open Windows Movie Maker and import the video from device.

i have vista and this worked for me
make sure cam is off and usb it to ur pc.
turn on cam and chose back up to pc
go to computer and open the foloders on your cam
minimize the page and drag the sd folder to your desktop
transfer files to windows movie maker
edit publish to whatever you want(dvd)

if you have vista you dont need the camera software,in fact the software sucks neway

most likely the issue is that your trying to copy files over 4gb to fat32 disks, and this causes the parameter incorrect -issue. Try formatting the drive your copying to ntfs, this can handle +4gb files.

Try this link for further reading. Can't find a Linux driver for a Creative Zen.

always check for new firmware and download it and load it to your cam. may sure also tthat the file type can ber supported @ your cam.

you need to use the software utility that comes with the Handycam pack, which would covert the videos into a file in you PC.