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Webcams

Forum discussion tagged with Webcams.
  1. zylvanbane

    Webcam assistance

    Hello. I'm trying to find an affordable webcam, but I need something very specific. For health reasons, I have to operate my PC from a recliner across the room. I'm looking to setup a webcam for video calls, but it would have to set under my TV/monitor about six feet away. My wife had a little...
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    Question Older ASUS K52F Webcam upside down in Win10

    I have an older ASUS K52F that originally ran Win7 64bit and webcam worked just fine. Wiped it clean with Win10 Pro 64bit and everything seems to be fine with the exception of the webcam which is upside down. The camera appears in Device Manager in the Cameras category as working ok. I've been...
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    Question Can the webcam be enabled by hackers even though it's disabled in the UEFI BIOS?

    I have disabled the webcam in the UEFI Firmware Settings which meant no apps could turn on the webcam. Can hackers still turn on the webcam even though it's disabled in the UEFI Firmware Settings.
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    Solved! Webcam not detected by laptop and programmes

    Hi, would like to ask if anyone knows why the webcam (called HD WebCam in Device Manager hidden devices) in-built into my Gigabyte laptop displays a code 45, i.e. "not connected" to my laptop. As such, the Windows Camera app or other programmes like Skype do not work. I have since tried...
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    Set Up PC to Automatically Take Photo of User

    Hello everyone, I was researching for a way to set up my pc (built in webcam) to take a photo of whoever logs on (unpassworded). I found one possible answer from 2013 but was wondering if there was a different way, maybe not using storage drives (onedrive, google drive, etc). Thank you in...
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    My cameras keep freezing

    I have a problem I'm hoping someone can help me with. I recently added the logitech brio 4k 60fps webcam to my setup for creating content on Youtube. I also have an Elgato CamLink for my Canon SL2. The problem I'm having is when I try to run the cameras at max settings, meaning 4k, my camera...
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    Solved! Dell Latitude E5550 Webcam Driver

    I have a Dell Latitude E5550 with running Windows 7 Professional. I have somehow lost my integrated webcam driver. Can someone point to where I can download it?
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    Solved! Where i can find webcam drivers for C55-C-1L9

    Where i can find webcam's drivers for Toshiba Satellite C55-C-1L9 ? Impossible to use it under windows 10 64 bits
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    Solved! asus webcam not showing in device manager

    webcam stopped working after restore. i have tried all the available suggestions but none work (ASUS X540L)
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    Solved! How do I stream 2 webcams at the same time on one laptop?

    I want to be able to stream from 2 webcams from different angles at the same time using only one program from my laptop. Which program is the best to use, whether it's free to use or not? I have a Windows 10 laptop that is 2 years old with an i3 processor with a 500GB SSD. I have a Windows 7...
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    Solved! Logitech C920 Pro won't work on Windows 10

    I recently bought a logitech C920 Pro. I plugged it on my computer, Installed the Logitech webcam software, and tested it on other applications. Nothing worked. It doesn't even appear in the webcam (it's all black screen), but the blue light turns on even if it's only showing a black screen...
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    Solved! Webcams and apps

    I am trying to decide which webcams to purchase for my office. We have employees in 4 different locations and we need to be able to communicate using a webcam. Can you offer any suggestions on which to buy? Also I know there are phone apps. like Face Time to connect users, is there one that...
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    Laptop webcam static

    So my laptop is already a year old but still in good condition. I've put a tape cover on my webcam before (bcoz of course i was paranoid) and decided months ago to take it off. Since then, whenever i use the camera it has multi colored static lines running horizontally. It only appears when i...
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    Do you cover your webcams?

    I used to cover up all my laptop cameras with post-its/sticky tape until I found some camera sliders off Amazon! Love them! I was also really glad to find out that my Lenovo Smart Display came with a physical camera shutter. I also get to mute the mic anytime I want. I'm always thankful when...
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    webcam not showing in my task manager

    I have a satellite toshiba but there is no web cam in task manager. how do get it back went on toshiba support and its asking me questions i cant answer in the drop down bars. I know part/serial number etc but not other questions
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    my webcam is not detectable and it's not listed under the device manager's dropdown list my laptop model number SVF14213SAB

    how to install the webcam in sony vaio SVF14213SAB?
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    I have an Acer aspire e1 431 laptop and I can't find the webcam

    I search for the imaging and ...... Drivers in the device manager but I can't find none
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    webcam locked by another application

    My toshiba laptop worked fine until a few days ago, not sure why or how but now i get error: locked by another application? working on firefox/windows 10. please help before i throw this out the window. thanks
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    my laptop acer aspire e1 571 is not detecting webcam

    my laptop is sayin webcam not fond and integrated webcam is also missing from imaging devices i need to fix this now because i have very urgent video call interview in a hour