I need a Windows 7 driver so I can download videos from my Panasonic SDR-H40PC to my PC. How do I find one? How can I be sure it is compatible with Windows 7 and virus free?.

Why not follow their advice and download the driver ?

I find this: videocam-suite-297215.html

Some programs dont wokr under Windows 7, or sometiemes dont do it under 64bits (laptops); just try to look HERE or ask directly to Panasonic Support.

I know that this isnt solve your problem, but the better way is trying with the manufactured.

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Jose.

Hi,
Please download the driver here : ptf.com/panasonic/panasonic+sdr+h40+driver+for+windows+7/

Hi, the VideoCam software isn't compatible with Windows 7, but you can still copy videos and pictures to your computer and edit or view them with other software. Videos are saved by default as MPEG-2 files, and photos are saved as JPEG files -- both of these formats are recognized by a wide variety of programs. (For example, Microsoft's Picture Viewer, which comes with Windows, can display JPEGs, and Microsoft Office Picture Manager can edit them.)

It may or may not work, but try installing as Administrator and setting the program's EXE into "Compatability Mode for XP SP2",and also, running as Administrator. Windows 7 just doesn't want to support any hardware over like a year old... Drivers are a HUGE issue. Especially for older stuff. Compatability Mode is one way round it but not always. Also you will have to set to OFF digital Driver signing at bootup press F8, and at the bottom you will see driver signing.... EVERY TIME you boot you MUST set this OFF, or it will simply not work, thats if it does install anyway. You MUST have it OFF to install as well.

Version 2 is compatible with Windows 7:

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/vcs20ee_w7.html

here is everything you need. http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Cameras-Camcorders/Camcorders/Hard-Disk-Drive/SD-Camcorders/Drivers-Downloads/model.SDR-H40.D

i am afraid they have not released a driver for windows 7 yet.
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Cameras-Camcorders/Camcorders/Hard-Disk-Drive/SD-Camcorders/Drivers-Downloads/model.SDR-H60.D#ts

Step by step instructions for Windows 7 32-bit follow:

Insert the Panasonic CDROM.
Don't use autorun - Cancel autorun popup.
Right click on CDROM drive in "My Computer" and select 'Open'.
Right click on Setup application & choose 'Troubleshoot Compatibility'.
Select 'Troubleshoot program'.
Select "The program worked in earlier versions of Windows but won't install or run now' & click
the "Next" button.
Select 'Windows Vista (Service Pack 2)' & click the "Next" button.
Click on "Start the program..." button.
Proceed with program installation.
When installation finished cancel out of the 'Program Compatibility' window.

If you have Windows 7 64-bit the instructions are:

Insert the program CDROM.
Don't use autorun - Cancel autorun popup.
Right click on CDROM drive in "My Computer" and select 'Open'.
Right click on Setup application & choose 'Troubleshoot Compatibility'.
Select 'Troubleshoot program'.
Select "The program worked in earlier versions of Windows but won't install or run now' & click
the "Next" button.
Select 'Windows Vista (Service Pack 2)' & click the "Next" button.
Click on "Start the program..." button.
Installation will start.
VideoCam Suite will probably be flashing on the taskbar so select it.
The window will show: 'This application does not support this 64-bit operating system. Are you
sure you want to install?'
!!! Click the "Yes" button !!!
Proceed with program installation.
When installation finished cancel out of the 'Program Compatibility' window.

Sure there is, use this software Driver Update Software for XP Vista 7 8 to keep every driver up to date. Have a nice day
George