You see 'file_name' but in reality the file is 'file_name.txt'. If the Explorer hides the extensions (which is the default setting), all what happens is: you create a text file and the extension. Reason: Is your Explorer set to show the extensions of known file types? Please check this. Symptom: after creating the files as described in posting #1 and renaming them the option 'Merge' is not available. You can now install any software update, without having the original installed.įrom another thread here some additional details. You'll be prompted to see if you wish to add this info into the Registry. Right-click on CanonUpdate.reg and select the Merge option Rename the file CanonUpdate.txt as CanonUpdate.reg txt extension will be automatically added) Open Notepad and write (or copy/paste into Notepad) the following (exactly):
Agree to the blurb to proceed to the download page.Select the required software and your operating system.Select 'EOS (SLR) Camera Systems' then 'Digital EOS Cameras' and appropriate camera model.You just need to download the updates from I did a google search and find a neat trick. The updates require you to have the previous versions installed.
I was trying to find Canon EOS Utility but was not able to get the full copy. This information is useful for those who bought a second Canon DSLR without any CDs and those who lost theirs. Just want to share something that i found and can't find any post related in this forum.
