Purpose - confirm host PC readiness for PathCam. Do not include PHI.
Press Win+R -> type winver -> Enter. Or Settings -> System -> About. Record Version and OS Build.
Settings -> Windows Update -> Update history. Record KB numbers from the last 30 days.
Settings -> Privacy & security -> Camera. Ensure Camera access is On and Let desktop apps access your camera is On. If managed by policy, note the status.
Prefer desktop rear I/O ports or a certified powered hub. If issues persist after other measures, disable selective suspend on the used USB Root Hub via Device Manager -> USB Root Hub -> Power Management.
Windows Devices - Settings -> Bluetooth & devices -> Devices (look for Canon EOS Rebel...). Device Manager - Win+X -> Device Manager -> expand Portable Devices and confirm the Canon entry.
If EOS Utility or EOS Webcam Utility is installed, fully exit and disable auto-start. If conflicts persist and it is not inconvenient to the lab, uninstalling the utility is acceptable.
Default camera dial is Program (P) upon delivery. For older PathCam versions, the user may adjust the dial inside the grossing sink hood if needed, subject to site policy.
Exceptions and approvals
List policy/control, current setting, requested exception, approval owner, and effective dates.