Was the new version you downloaded listed as being compatible with Windows 7? The install file you downloaded might be corrupt - try redownloading it then installing again. Windows 7 Compatibility Center to check program and hardware compatibility: Troubleshoot Compatibility This can help with some (but not all) programs/drivers: 1) Uninstall the program if it's already installed. Then when you install/reinstall it instead of double clicking on the install file right click it and select 'Troubleshoot Compatibility' 2) Then click 'Try Recommended Settings' and in the next window click 'Start the Program' to install it. 3) After it installs see if it works correctly. Please note - some programs may not be able to run in Windows 7.
More details about how to make older programs run in this version of Windows: MCC 2011 TrekDozer Sharing bits of knowledge. The stone age.
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As stated by jaymac connecting your camcorder to PC is best done via a firewire (aka iLink, DV port, ieee1394) connection. The vast majority of software for editing will work best (and some only) with firewire for capture. However your camcorder should have been supplied with the MotionDV Studio 5.3E LE software that is designed to capture the footage via USB. In most cases camcorders are also supplied with USB and analogue video/audio leads so it looks like you didn't get everything that should have been in the box.
The manual should list what should have been in there. If bought new and things were missing then I suggest you go back to where it was purchased and get the missing items. If bought second hand then the chances are you can download the software from the Panasonic site and finding a USB (but still suggest you go for firewire) lead to get the footage onto your PC should be easy enough.