Webcam problem

[Junkie94]

im having problems with my webcam...i think its because of the drivers...its a chinese webcam from an unknown manufacturer...is there any chace that i can find the drivers for 7...on xp it works...

 

[pebbly]

have a look to see if there is an FCC number anywhere on the 'cam then do a google search on the number

 

[Junkie94]

have a look to see if there is an FCC number anywhere on the 'cam then do a google search on the number

no,theres nothing...:huh:

 

[pebbly]

this is a bit drastic , but is it easy to take the webcam apart and look for the FCC number on the circuit board ,otherwise i cant help im afraid, sorry

 

[thefabe]

Here is another way. In device manager if the device is reconized. Right click on the device>select properties>details tab> drop down menu>hardware id. Copy and Paste the hardware id string. Possibly we can find a suitable driver for it. Please list 32 or 64 bit Seven. You could also try the XP driver in compatibility mode XP http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/316-compatibility-mode.html Thanks Fabe

 

[pebbly]

Here is another way. In device manager if the device is reconized. Right click on the device>select properties>details tab> drop down menu>hardware id. Copy and Paste the hardware id string. Possibly we can find a suitable driver for it. Please list 32 or 64 bit Seven. You could also try the XP driver in compatibility mode XP http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/316-compatibility-mode.html Thanks Fabe

good advice as usual thefabe ,many thanks

 

[Junkie94]

USB\VID_17A1&PID_0128&REV_0100

USB\VID_17A1&PID_0128

thats it...

 

[pebbly]

USB\VID_17A1&PID_0128&REV_0100

USB\VID_17A1&PID_0128

thats it...

i myself personally do not know how to interpret those numbers but many other members do , so please be patient a member who knows will reply and assist you hope that helps

 

[jfar]

Hi, check in your device manager to see if you have any yellow triangles at imaging devices
or anything else.

 

[Junkie94]

Hi, check in your device manager to see if you have any yellow triangles at imaging devices
or anything else.

yes...theres a yelow triangle

 

[jfar]

Go here and follow the instructions, download and install anything that it finds for your computer.

Run the detection, let it do the Plugin Automatic Install, when it finishes doing the Detection
click the button that says, Download drivers Compatible with this Configuration.

 

[Junkie94]

Go here and follow the instructions, download and install anything that it finds for your computer.

Run the detection, let it do the Plugin Automatic Install, when it finishes doing the Detection
click the button that says, Download drivers Compatible with this Configuration.

it couldnt find the driver for the webcam....any other solution?

 

[jfar]

Did it find anything else like chipset drivers or anything,?

 

[pebbly]

thanks for the help jfar

 

[Junkie94]

yes...i installed the chipset drivers

 

[jfar]

Install everything that it has for you while you are there, it may not fix your camera problem
but it will get you up to date with the rest of your machine, Everything.

 

[Junkie94]

thanks anyway :sarc:

 

[jfar]

Restart your machine after you install Drivers, and your Chipset drivers.

 

[Junkie94]

any1 can help?

 

[thefabe]

Well on a chinese site it seems it is made by Z-star Microelectronics. Problem is they have a Vista driver, but I can't tell what bit it is 32 or 64 and since you don't have your system specs filled out that makes it even harder. You might want to fill them in I think it could help us. Thanks Fabe. In the mean time I will keep looking for a driver once I know what version of 7 your using. Another problem is having to translate the pages which don't translate very well.