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NFT: Help with installing webcam (wrong version of Windows)

FranknWeezer : 3/30/2020 6:07 pm

I've got a practically-new webcam from 2007 that's been sitting in a drawer for years. I'd like to install it on my home PC so I can use Zoom. I'm running Windows 10 Pro. Ran the disk (Drivers), and installation couldn't complete because this cam is compatible with Windows XP. Any way to make this work (are there driver updates to 10 pro), or is this camera needing replacement? Thanks for any advice.

check to see if there are driver updates

Giantsfan79 : 3/30/2020 6:38 pm : link

from the webcam company's webpage.

RE: check to see if there are driver updates

FranknWeezer : 3/30/2020 6:49 pm : link

In comment 14854511 Giantsfan79 said:

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from the webcam company's webpage.

Thanks I'm working on it, but no luck so I headed to see the geniuses at BBI!

I don't see Windows 10 in the dropdown list...

FranknWeezer : 3/30/2020 7:00 pm : link

So which one do I download?

I feel like I'm on the other end of having to explain to my parents how to work their phone.
Link - ( New Window )

this might help:

brandozilla : 3/30/2020 7:25 pm : link

the link says it applies to Win 10.

I don't know which cam you have though to know if this will work.

Get firmware, drivers, and software for Microsoft LifeCam cameras - ( New Window )

alternatively

brandozilla : 3/30/2020 7:26 pm : link

you can try installing the drivers in compatibility mode:

How To Fix Microsoft LifeCam Issues On Windows 10? - ( New Window )

on that last link

brandozilla : 3/30/2020 7:28 pm : link

go to solution 2:
Solution 2 – Try installing LifeCam drivers and LifeCam software in Compatibility mode

RE: on that last link

FranknWeezer : 3/30/2020 8:08 pm : link

In comment 14854543 brandozilla said:

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go to solution 2:
Solution 2 – Try installing LifeCam drivers and LifeCam software in Compatibility mode

Many thanks! That looks like a good start. Working on it now.