DCR-HC14E Not Recognised by PC

[Methven]

Hi,

I have a DCR-HC14E Handy Cam circa 2004 and about 40 Mini DV cassettes full of family memories.

I am struggling to connect the DCR-HC14E  to my PC.

When I use the USB to Fire Wire connection I get the following pop up on my computer screen:

'USB device not recognised - The last USB device you connected to this computer malfunctioned and Windows does not recognise it.'

It is a brand new cable so should be no problem.

I wonder if it is because I'm using Windows 11 or possibly there's a hardware issue and I need to buy a more modern camcorder to transfer the cassettes?

Many thanks for any advice as I'm at the end of my tether.

Thanks

[Marino.Manolo]

No FireWire to USB Adapter will work (same if you have a Cable, which shouldn't even exist).
You need a PC with FireWire Input or an External USB Video Capture Card.

[Methven]

Many thanks - I'll give that a try.