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my webcam light it on but not showing an image. not working in pre installed programmes or skype. (2054 Views)
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my webcam light it on but not showing an image. not working in pre installed programmes or skype.

‎05-10-2012 09:59 AM

this is on my compaq presario CQ61

 

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Re: my webcam light it on but not showing an image. not working in pre installed programmes or skype

‎05-10-2012 10:02 AM

Hi

 

1) Click start in search type Recovery Manager then click on it select Yes on User access control then select I need immediate help then select Driver & application recovery select the Webcam driver and install it then restart the unit.

 

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Re: my webcam light it on but not showing an image. not working in pre installed programmes or skype

‎05-10-2012 02:58 PM

thanks now appears to be working.
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