windows 7 webcam

wakinews

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guys i have used different laptop models with web cams that work by opening an icon and not only by using skype. But after reinstalling windows 7 i am unable to use the webcams just for imaging .I am able to use the web cam through skype though. What type of drivers or applications should i look for? I have a toshiba sattelite and hp laptop with these problems at hand
 

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OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
The drivers probably are fine and correct, you lack the proper software that's design to just take standalone video or pictures via webcam. Most manufacturers provide software that does this job, when you reinstall you probably lost this software program too. Either attempt to remember the name and download it, or go to Support and Downloads on the manufacturers website and usually in their download section they will have this software package/suite. Or find 3rd party program that does this job, 3rd party programs are usually just as good. Manufacturers just install their own software because they want customers to experience a working product right out of the box, they would not want to force their customers to go online and find a 3rd party program. Let's face it were lazy we want things to work right away and everything to work together in complete integration .
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway / Slight Modifications
OS
Windows 8 64 bit PRO
CPU
AMD Phenom X4 9100e
Motherboard
Gateway RS780
Memory
2GB X2 DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire HD 6850
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
Gateway 19" + Dell 19"
Screen Resolution
1440X900 sometimes 2880 by 900
Hard Drives
WD 80GB
WD 640GB
WD 1,000GB
PSU
Antec BP 550watts
Case
Antec 300
Cooling
Stock Cooling
Keyboard
Saitek Eclipse II
Mouse
Gigabyte GM-M6800
Internet Speed
D: 30Mbps U:4Mbps
Antivirus
Avast version 8
Browser
Internet Explorer ver 10 64 bit
Other Info
This is my work computer.
I have another laptop running Windows 7 64 bit.
Another PC running Windows 8 64 bit pro.
Total of 3
thanks alot chris. i will look on the manufacturer's site but doubt if i will find it.looked once for another toshiba and just got the drivers for the webcam only. DO u kno of any 3rd party softwares? aav tried googling to no avail.
appreciate your help so much
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
sorry I do not know of any 3rd party applications for the job but I recommend cnet download site for you to check top downloaded software that meets your requirement. As always read user reviews . I prefer user reviews over editors reviews.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway / Slight Modifications
OS
Windows 8 64 bit PRO
CPU
AMD Phenom X4 9100e
Motherboard
Gateway RS780
Memory
2GB X2 DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire HD 6850
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
Gateway 19" + Dell 19"
Screen Resolution
1440X900 sometimes 2880 by 900
Hard Drives
WD 80GB
WD 640GB
WD 1,000GB
PSU
Antec BP 550watts
Case
Antec 300
Cooling
Stock Cooling
Keyboard
Saitek Eclipse II
Mouse
Gigabyte GM-M6800
Internet Speed
D: 30Mbps U:4Mbps
Antivirus
Avast version 8
Browser
Internet Explorer ver 10 64 bit
Other Info
This is my work computer.
I have another laptop running Windows 7 64 bit.
Another PC running Windows 8 64 bit pro.
Total of 3
Usually the software for webcams is arbitrarily placed with some other driver/software...not always but sometimes. Look in the utilities or others for the download. If I had your make and model of your laptop I could locate it for you.
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4
Memory
GSkill 4 X 2 GB PC 8500
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon HD 6790 D
Sound Card
On board RealTek HD
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual monitors:Samsung SyncMaster S20B300
Screen Resolution
1600 X 900
Hard Drives
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (primary)
Seagate Barracuda 2 X 320 GB
PSU
Ultra X4 750 watt fully modular
Case
Thermaltake Overseer RX 1 full tower
Cooling
Core-Contact 92 mm CPU Cooler
Keyboard
Logitech G510
Mouse
Razor DeathAdder
Internet Speed
50/5 Mbps UL/DL
Other Info
Optical: Super Muliti DVD burner w/lightscribe, Hauppauge WinTV HVR-1800
thanks alot bass
my model is satellite A305-s6852
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
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