Panasonic NV-DA1 and XP

Many months ago tried my Pana NV-DA1 camcorder with XP (pro) on my
brother-in-law's PC.

XP did not recognize my NV-DA1.

Tried various combinations of switching on/off connecting etc etc but
nothing worked.

I understand that compatibility between a NV-DA1 and XP is an issue.

Win ME on my PC picks up my NV-DA1 with no probs. what so ever.

I am wanting to UG to Win XP Home (For other reasons) but would really
like to know has any body got a NV-DA1camcorder working with XP
before I make the jump.

An email to Panasonic recommended that I ring their helpline from
which suitable drivers can be bought.
Can they hell...............they can sell me a digital/stills editing
suite for £178 +VAT that will work with XP but not the drivers I was
wanting....there's no such thing Sir............

Any body solved this or am I really going to have to sell this
excellent little camcorder if I want to go from ME to XP

Many thanks.

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