I use the latest version of brigde CS3 with the last update (2.1.1). I normally convert my NEF-files for NIKON D200 to DNG during transfer from my camera. After updating the camera RAW-plug in to 4.5, the convert to DNG-tickbox is disabled.
I have not found anything like this in the user fora. Maybe I haven't looked enough?
I use Windows Vista Home Premium edition.
Anybody have a suggestion? Should not Adobe check that their updates are synchronized in the creative suite?

Regards!

Sveinung Råheim
Bodø, Norway

Some users have problems here as the update is unpacked to wrong folder. Recheck the download page for location. Also check this post.

<http://www.adobeforums.com/webx/.59b62e11/10>

I have checked some more: The camera raw plug in is installed / saved at the correct directory:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Plug-Ins\CS3\File Formats
There are two old plugins in the same directory. If I rename the new and turn on the previous version, the "convert to DNG-button" is not disabled.
Then I get the feeling that the problem is with the new camera raw plugin (version 4.5).
I am thankful for all suggestions. Maybe someone from Adobe know something?

Certainly not an expert here, but you might want to investigate the idea that you can only have one version in the directory for it to work properly.

I tried to move the other renamed plug in files from the folder, and that worked! I have not imported any pictures yet, but the "Convert to DNG"-option is no longer disabled.
Interesting, and still I am disappointed that Adobe release updates that does not work when you do a default installation.
Well, seems like case closed!

Glad it worked, always nice to know it suggestions worked, and is a good guide for others.

It would seem like a slam dunk that a default update should work, but as you have shown, logic is not always in evidence.

I have a similar problem, but can not be resolved by the above.... I actually don't have the option to "convert to DNG"....

I have the latest updates and everything.

Any Ideas?

I have cs3 version and its up to date.... and in the"get pictures from camera"
dialog box there is no option to convert to DNG...i have to convert after import using the adobe dng converter...which is a pain as I shoot completely in raw and have been using a mac with this bridge feature with no problems..

just to clarify.. was previously using mac and feature worked. Now using pc and it's not working

Are you connecting camera to pc or using a card reader? A card reader is more reliable for retrieving pictures for some reason.