Dazzle Dvc 170 Driver Windows 7 64 Bit ((install))

Official support for the DVC-170 ended before 64-bit systems became standard. No Official 64-bit Drivers Corel/Pinnacle documentation explicitly states there are no 64-bit drivers available for the DVC-170. 32-bit vs. 64-bit

Note: This setting resets on the next reboot. You only need it during installation.

While newer Dazzle models (like the DVC-100 ) have official 64-bit support, the DVC-170 remains restricted: dazzle dvc 170 driver windows 7 64 bit

| Option | Pros | Cons | |--------|------|------| | | Native driver support; no hacks needed. | You lose access to >4GB RAM; requires OS reinstall. | | Use a modern capture device | Plug-and-play on Win 7/8/10/11; better video quality (e.g., USB 2.0 HDMI/S-Video adapters). | Costs $20–50. | | Keep a dedicated Win XP 32-bit PC | Perfect for legacy hardware. | Inconvenient; unsupported OS for internet use. |

The driver you need is strictly for the DVC 170. Attempting to force a DVC 100 driver onto a DVC 170 will result in failure. The driver you are looking for is typically bundled within the software suite, specifically version 14 or 15 . Pinnacle Studio 16 and later dropped support for the DVC 170 entirely. Official support for the DVC-170 ended before 64-bit

In OBS, right-click the Video Capture Device → Properties → Configure Crossbar (may not appear on generic drivers) – instead, use OBS’s “Deactivate when not showing” option. Make sure your VCR is playing a tape and connected via composite (yellow RCA) to the Dazzle.

We will use a modified driver INF file that forces Windows 7 64-bit to accept the hardware. 64-bit Note: This setting resets on the next reboot

But all is not lost. The community found a workaround using generic drivers.