Just purchased a Dell XPS 410 in December 2006 with fire wire.
PC does not recognize/detect camcorder (Sony TRV-140) when connected using fire wire.
I "Googled" this problem and it seems to be a common problem with most camcorders and Microsoft XP Operating Systems.
Device Manager states firewire is working properly.
Tried to solve problems various ways:
Rebooting computer w/ camcorder connected
Used Sony's troubleshooting page advice
Emailing Sony - no response
Checked Microsoft help page
Under network connections/advanced tab, uncheck protect my computer
Any help would greatly appreciated.
Thanks!