The little things that can go horribly wrong...Update told me I had a software update for my VX-1000 webcam, so I decided to go ahead. Unusually for an update it put a shortcut on the desktop which provided the software update (via the internet). However as I was about to go ahead, I noticed that part of this install included MS Essentials. I didn't want to download this so decided to abort the update i.e. not clicking on the desktop shortcut. Unfortunately during the initial process my VX-1000 shortcut in the Program menu has disappeared. The webcam still works if I use Skype or Messenger Live, but I cant access it manually. Is there a way I can do this or not? I tried using Device Manager to gain access to the webcam properties but it does not bring up the display that allows you to check the webcam's picture. I also tried System Restore but that didnt work and is the cause of another post.
Webcam MS VX-1000
- Thread starter Stevex
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Can you find it in the C:/users/your name/Program Files?
My Computer
System One
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- Manufacturer/Model
- Lenovo Thinkpad T400
- CPU
- Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
- Motherboard
- LENOVO 64734VM
- Memory
- 2.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz
- Graphics card(s)
- Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
- Sound Card
- Conexant 20561 SmartAudio HD
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 15 inch
- Screen Resolution
- 1280 x 800
- Hard Drives
- 1x 180GB Intel 530 series SSD 1 x 120GB Hitachi 5400rmp 1 x 650GB Western Digital Elements 5400rpm 1x 1Tb Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
- Internet Speed
- Medium for New Zealand
- Other Info
- Weakest part of my computer is the graphics chipset. Only ever used a laptop. Also use USB Freeview TV Card Lenovo Docking Station External Speakers Other bits a pieces as needed
Went ahead with the update via the desktop shortcut and installed Essentials and the webcam update...back to normal, thanks.