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Webcam not working on Studio 1558
As the title says, I just found out that webcam on my laptop isn't working. Webcam central is asking me to plug in a supported device, and on the bottom of the screen it says "No supported webca...".
I uninstalled and re installed Webcam Center, however nothing changed.
I installed service pack 1 for windows 7 a few days back. Could my webcam problem be related to that fact?
Are there any actuall drivers for the webcam? Or do they come bundled with Webcam Center?
PudgyOne
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March 3rd, 2011 11:00
Wally2905,
Try installing Dell Webcam Central <ADMIN NOTE: Broken link has been removed from this post by Dell> and see what happens.
Rick
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March 5th, 2011 22:00
HI Pudgy.
I tried installing the Webcam Central as you suggested, however no joy. I also tried turning off the laptop and removing the battery for a while but still nothing. The thing that bothers me is that I don't even see a hint of camera in my device manager. I tried uninstalling all USB root hubs, and even all that was left under USB controllers in device manager, but no luck either.
One other thing I noticed is that if I plug in my external wifi card with a large(r) antenna for better reception, it doesn't work...it's like it isn't plugged in at all. I will reinstall windows and start from scratch - and NOT install SP1 this time. Will report back in a few days.
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March 6th, 2011 04:00
Wally2905,
Easiest method is...
Restoring Your Computer´s Software to the Factory Settings
More involved method is...
How To Restore or Reinstall Microsoft® Windows® on a Dell™ Computer
Pay close attention to installing the desktop/notebook utility and the chipset drivers first. How to Download and Install Drivers in the Correct Order
Rick