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699653 2008-08-23 05:51:00 I tried using my webcam today (our new tablet PC has a webcam, so we wanted to try it out). Problem is, there's no picture on my computer. It's just black. The webcam is a DSE one I bought before Vista came out, and when I try updating the driver, Vista deems it up to date.

How do I get a picture from the webcam?
pcuser42 (130)
699654 2008-08-23 05:56:00 I would find out what the brand/model is, then go to the site

Not use Vista / windowsupdate to update the driver

What does it say in device manager for the cam? Does it say a name?
Speedy Gonzales (78)
699655 2008-08-23 06:11:00 The DSE Cam is a pain in the butt - you need to install the video editing software thats on the CD to get a picture.

Just installed the other night for a customer who also brought one from DSE, and it wasn't till the software went in that you even had any options to change any settings :mad: The drivers went in fine, but no other software.

On the other side, I installed a genius cam and it installed the drivers & software.
wainuitech (129)
699656 2008-08-23 06:12:00 In Device Manager, it says "D-Link CIF Webcam".

I guess I have to install the software - if it likes Vista.
pcuser42 (130)
699657 2008-08-23 06:13:00 What are you using to see the picture??

Does its icon appear in computer, like in XP? So you can see a pic?
Speedy Gonzales (78)
699658 2008-08-23 06:15:00 That was quick :eek:

I'm trying to get the picture to appear in Windows Live Messenger.
pcuser42 (130)
699659 2008-08-23 06:19:00 There isnt something like a tuner in / on it as well is there??

As this is also a capture device, and most IM programs will set this as the default device, until you change it

Does its icon appear in computer?

If it does, does a pic appear?
Speedy Gonzales (78)
699660 2008-08-23 06:27:00 Its icon doesn't appear in Computer. I don't think it has a tuner - only one webcam shows up in WLM. pcuser42 (130)
699661 2008-08-23 06:30:00 WHAT version of the drivers are installed for the cam under device manager?

4.0.0.15?

There must be a set of 3 letters on it somewhere. What are they?
Speedy Gonzales (78)
699662 2008-08-23 06:32:00 It's version 4.5.0.2. pcuser42 (130)
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