Sony DSC Driver Download
The DSC is a camera manufactured by Sony. Updated drivers can improve image quality and fix problems such as disabled settings in Device Manager, drop outs and glitches during Zoom and other performance issues. This driver - "MVC_FD-97.zip" - has been downloaded 103 times and is rated 3 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews. Compatibility for this driver update includes PCs running Windows operating systems such as Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 5.4 KB.
Supported Models
MVC FD-97
Sony Camcorder
Sony DSC
Sony Peripheral
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 2003, Windows XP
File Name
Versions
5.1.2600.0 (1 Jul 2001) (1-Jul-2001)
Additional Notes
versions of operating systems, it
will not work on 64 bit systems.
The Sony installer for Windows XP
(unpacked with USBDRVEN) will not
execute with Windows 7 ( or later )
operating systems. I Installed
the USB driver on Windows XP, copied
the driver files SONYPVU1.inf and
SONYPVU1.sys and uploaded them here.
1) Download the two files and place
them in a folder on your desktop or
wherever you might want to save them.
2) Plug your USB cord into your
MVC-FD97 ( or any camera that uses
the USBDRVEN installer ) and computer,
and turn on the camera.
3) After Windows 7 says it can't find
drivers for the camera, open the
device manager and right click on
Sony DSC (which should have an
Uploaded By
Jim T. (DG Member) on 23-Aug-2016
Device Hardware IDs
USB\VID_054C&PID_0010&REV_0106
USB\VID_054C&PID_0010&REV_0210
USB\VID_054C&PID_0010&REV_0322
USB\VID_054C&PID_0010&REV_0600
USB\VID_054C&PID_002D&REV_0100
USB\VID_054C&PID_002D&REV_0201
USB\VID_054C&PID_002E&REV_0200
USB\VID_054C&PID_002E&REV_0300
USB\VID_054C&PID_002E&REV_0500
USB\VID_054C&PID_002E&REV_0600
Compatible IDs
USB\CLASS_08&SUBCLASS_01&PROT_01
USB\CLASS_08&SUBCLASS_04&PROT_01
USB\CLASS_08&SUBCLASS_05&PROT_00
Related Driver Updates
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| sonypvu1_and_more/SONYPVU1.SYS | 7.6 KB | 23 Aug 2016 |
| sonypvu1_and_more/sonypvu1.inf | 1.5 KB | 23 Aug 2016 |
How to Update Sony DSC Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Sony DSC driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Sony DSC into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Sony Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Sony website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
How to Open Device Manager
In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
How to Install a driver from Device Manager
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.