the software disk that came with the camera is for Windows XP. What other program can I use to upload photos with a Windows 7 computer?

[paulh]

If you're talking about transferring your photos from your camera to your PC, the easiest solution is to use a usb card reader. Just plug it in, insert your memory card, and copy/paste or drag & drop your photos to your pc with the file explorer/manager. This bypasses any connectivity issues with the camera & no software is needed. Good luck & welcome to the forums.

[RGlasel]

the software disk that came with the camera

You don't state what model of camera you have, but most software that installs in XP will install in Windows 7 without any issues, and if problems are detected while installing the program, Windows 7 will suggest using XP compatibility settings. You really shouldn't have any problems.

[Colbyt]

I agree with Paul. I quit using any camera makers software when Kodak and Canon software had a fight on my system. I never even tried to load the Pentax software. I use a $1 card reader that I plug in the card to and then insert in a USB port.

[sterretje]

If you only want to copy files from the camera to a computer, you usually don't need additional software. Your camera will be recognized as a hard disk and you can copy the files in a familiar way; the same will apply if you use use a card reader.

[Deedee]

Gentlemen we had a lazy person who logged in as guest, asked a question and left. We aren't even sure if the troubleshooting tips we provide, he would actually read them? I have my doubts.

Why I call him lazy - First of all, look at the sentence - It is just one line with no description. Secondly he is a guest, how much time does it take to become a member?

Just my thoughts

[sterretje]

Why so negative?

The description is actually sufficient (except for lack of camera make / model);I've seen a lot worse
And do you become a member of the pharmacist, grocery store or whatever at your first time shopping there?

[RGlasel]

Since Guest hasn't returned, let me speculate. His/her software CD is for Windows XP, so the camera is up to 10 years old and he/she just got it. He/she tried Google before trying to install the software, hence ended up in PentaxForums (top result for most queries with Pentax as a keyword). After posting a question without registering, he/she decided to try to install the software and discovered that it installed in Windows 7 without problems. If Guest is reading these replies, please come back, even if you inherited a 10 year old point and shoot camera. there is still good advice to be found here.

[Deedee]

Replied to a wrong thread.

P.S. Did not mean to be negative. It was just my honest opinion.