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Webcam compatible with Windows 7

Last post 06-26-2009, 7:16 AM by intelguy. 6 replies.
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  •  06-24-2009, 2:03 PM 538400

    Webcam compatible with Windows 7

    After hours of frustration, I just decided to let go. I have went through 2 webcams and both are not supported by Windows 7. Can anybody recommend me a cheap webcam that would work with Windows 7? I am tired of buying and RMAing this stuff.

     

    Thank you.

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  •  06-24-2009, 2:27 PM 538408 in reply to 538400

    Re: Webcam compatible with Windows 7

    Instead of RMAing them, did you try installing the software in compatibility mode?
    Reasons to get Windows 7:
    Snap to maximize windows
    Formatting huge hard drives
    It's Vista but better

    The ASUS M4A78-E sucks, don't get it.

  •  06-24-2009, 5:38 PM 538496 in reply to 538408

    Re: Webcam compatible with Windows 7

    Unfortunately the installation hangs half way on Compatibility mode. I'm using a Hercules webcam btw.

     

    Any idea?

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  •  06-24-2009, 5:44 PM 538501 in reply to 538496

    Re: Webcam compatible with Windows 7

    The model? Well, after the actual version of Windows 7 comes out you can complain for firmware support. Have you tried just plugging it in and letting Windows find the driver for you? Try using the XP/Vista firmware from the manf. website.
    Reasons to get Windows 7:
    Snap to maximize windows
    Formatting huge hard drives
    It's Vista but better

    The ASUS M4A78-E sucks, don't get it.

  •  06-24-2009, 7:47 PM 538564 in reply to 538501

    Re: Webcam compatible with Windows 7

    Don't worry about it, I RMA'd it and I borrowed my friend's Logitech which works. I have tried letting Windows look for a driver no go. I was frustrated earlier and that's why I might have sounded like I was complaining. It was my fault that I bought it without researching. Lesson learned.

    Thanks for your help.

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  •  06-24-2009, 8:44 PM 538580 in reply to 538564

    Re: Webcam compatible with Windows 7

    I'm sorry I couldn't help more, the Microsoft Webcam that is made for the Xbox 360 should always work [you know how M$ puts their products first, then everyone else comes second :P]. It's not the greatest quality but people complain like crazy if a M$ product doesn't work with Windows.
    Reasons to get Windows 7:
    Snap to maximize windows
    Formatting huge hard drives
    It's Vista but better

    The ASUS M4A78-E sucks, don't get it.

  •  06-26-2009, 7:16 AM 539005 in reply to 538580

    Re: Webcam compatible with Windows 7

    I have a Logitech webcam and it works very well in Windows 7 and the built-in Webcam also don't need special drivers for it.  sometimes XP driver can even do the trick. :-)
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