Details:
Relevent: I'm operating on a Vista home premium 32 bit,
i'm connecting my miniDV camcorder via a USB 2.0 device (equivalent to IEEE 1394) an using Roxio video importing software that definately identfies my device when i connect it

Probably irrelevent:
My camcorder is a JVC GR-D370U

My problem:
I start up the Roxio video import software and select my device for capture... that's as far as I get. My computer then shuts down suddenly and completely, dumping all physical memory immediatly. The same incident occurs when i tried to import miniDV footage using WMM (xp version) but since I was using it off of a thumb drive I didnt expect it to work. Anyway, I'm wondering if any1 has had any luck importing MiniDV footage on Vista. and if you have, what did you do differently? Firewire is a possible alternative for me if i NEED it, but I'd rather solve the problem without having to run out and buy a cable. Are there any free alternative programs I can download and use>?

Vista users are retarded. It's barley compatible with anything!