I believe you've now realized that, in order to capture video from external sources, there's not only a software component but a hardware component. There needs to be some sort of video/"TV Tuner" input in order to make the magic happen. Either it would be an S-video connection (best for optimal image quality from VHS) an RCA plug (usually colored yellow), or, if it has a TV Tuner, a coax input. If you don't have either on the computer, you'll have to go buy a video capture card. What model Pavilion?