How to launch windows 7 "picture import" wizard?

This works for me on Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 without any Windows Live apps installed.

1. Right click on the USB device and choose "Open as Portable Device". A new icon for your camera will appear under Computer.

   

2. Right click on the new icon and choose "Import Pictures and Video".

3. You should now see the picture import wizard working:

Maybe this is happening because autoplay has been disabled by default in Windows 7. This page shows you how to enable autoplay.

1. Click Start and in the Search box, type gpedit.msc and press Enter.

2. Now browse to Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Autoplay Policies >> Turn off Autoplay.

3. To Enable: Change the value of Turn off Autoplay to disabled.

win key + r (or: start -> run): "C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe" "C:\Program Files\Windows Photo Viewer\PhotoAcq.dll",PhotoAndVideoAcquire " your device should apear listed, if it's recognized.