My Inspiron 1545 laptop runs Windows Vista. After several years, I realised that the webcam no longer worked. I tried downloading the driver from the Dell website but got an error on installation (the exact same error that everyone else gets).
I sent my laptop away for repair under a support contract twice (four wasted trips to PC World and several phone calls). The first time, they replaced the bezel and didn't even test the webcam, which still didn't work! The second time, they reinstalled Windows Vista and restored the laptop to its factory configuration, which allowed the webcam to work for approximately one day until Windows updates were installed.
Do not waste days of your life on Dell's web site, installing Webcam Central (irrelevant) or worthless 'PC doctor' or 'fix it' software from Dell or Microsoft. The ONLY thing which solves this problem is to physically open the laptop, unplug the webcam, plug it back in, and let Windows detect 'new' hardware. I wish I had done this in the first place. I want all those hours of my life back.
Windows 7/8 is supposed to provide the webcam drivers for most Dell computers. If you system needs webcam drivers, go to Drivers & Downloads enter your service tag, then select your operating system. If your system needs webcam drivers, they'll be listed under Input.
Windows 7/8 se supone que proporcionan los controladores de cámara web para PC de Dell. Si su sistema necesita drivers de la webcam, vaya a Controladores y descargas escriba su etiqueta de servicio, seleccione el sistema operativo. Si el sistema necesita drivers de la webcam, van a ser incluidos en la entrada.
Windows 7/8 is supposed to provide the webcam drivers for most Dell computers. If you system needs webcam drivers, go to Drivers & Downloads enter your service tag, then select your operating system. If your system needs webcam drivers, they'll be listed under Input.
bordercharlie
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October 13th, 2012 06:00
Dell 1545 webcam drivers for windows 7.....go to the following links for dell driver R216115 and R230103
These do work on my 1545 running Windows 7
http://www.download3k.com/Install-Dell-Inspiron-1440-Webcam-Driver.html
http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/19/DriverDetails?driverId=N2X8D
Bordercharlie
rgarneau
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October 18th, 2012 14:00
Of course, this link is broken. It's ALWAYS something with Dell!!
I have been trying to simply take a picture of my web cam and have been working on it for hours! Does anyone know how to do this on Win 7??
Richard
bordercharlie
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October 19th, 2012 04:00
Copy the link into you web browser and it should work
www.dell.com/.../DriverDetails
chelochela2
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October 21st, 2012 12:00
J"ai besoin d'un drivers webcam pour DELL inspiron 1545.
vasques
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October 25th, 2012 18:00
I nee webcam for windows 7 dell vinpiron m5030
PudgyOne
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October 26th, 2012 03:00
vasques,
Did you recently install/reinstall the operating system? If yes, did you install the drivers in the correct order? How to Download and Install Drivers in the Correct Order
Try reading...
Troubleshooting the Dell Webcam and Dell Webcam Central Software
You can try this file, also known as Dell Webcam Central.
Create a new unrestricted user account and try the webcam. Did the webcam work?
If yes, log out and log back in to your account and try the webcam. Did the webcam work?
If no, then the webcam became detached from the motherboard, usually near the webcam
If your computer is under warranty, contact Dell Tech Support
Rick
cs99cjb
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November 17th, 2012 03:00
Thanks for the link daddyagg. It worked perfectly.
cs99cjb
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November 17th, 2012 04:00
My Inspiron 1545 laptop runs Windows Vista. After several years, I realised that the webcam no longer worked. I tried downloading the driver from the Dell website but got an error on installation (the exact same error that everyone else gets).
I sent my laptop away for repair under a support contract twice (four wasted trips to PC World and several phone calls). The first time, they replaced the bezel and didn't even test the webcam, which still didn't work! The second time, they reinstalled Windows Vista and restored the laptop to its factory configuration, which allowed the webcam to work for approximately one day until Windows updates were installed.
Do not waste days of your life on Dell's web site, installing Webcam Central (irrelevant) or worthless 'PC doctor' or 'fix it' software from Dell or Microsoft. The ONLY thing which solves this problem is to physically open the laptop, unplug the webcam, plug it back in, and let Windows detect 'new' hardware. I wish I had done this in the first place. I want all those hours of my life back.
Instructions are here: en.community.dell.com/.../19438450.aspx
dieasy
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December 17th, 2012 09:00
i need help to get the webcam driver for my dell inspiron 1545, windowa 7 compatible
PudgyOne
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December 17th, 2012 16:00
dieasy,
Did you recently install/reinstall the operating system? If yes, did you install the drivers in the correct order? How to Download and Install Drivers in the Correct Order
Windows 7/8 is supposed to provide the webcam drivers for most Dell computers. If you system needs webcam drivers, go to Drivers & Downloads enter your service tag, then select your operating system. If your system needs webcam drivers, they'll be listed under Input.
Try reading...
Troubleshooting the Dell Webcam and Dell Webcam Central Software
You can try this file, also known as Dell Webcam Central.
Create a new unrestricted user account and try the webcam. Did the webcam work?
If yes, log out and log back in to your account and try the webcam. Did the webcam work?
If no, then the webcam became detached from the motherboard, usually near the webcam
If your computer is under warranty, contact Dell Tech Support
Rick
roger1079
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February 23rd, 2013 07:00
por favor me pueden enviar el driver y programa de la camara de video, web cam de una dell, inspiron de las grande, me urge
PudgyOne
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February 23rd, 2013 12:00
roger1079,
Windows 7/8 se supone que proporcionan los controladores de cámara web para PC de Dell. Si su sistema necesita drivers de la webcam, vaya a Controladores y descargas escriba su etiqueta de servicio, seleccione el sistema operativo. Si el sistema necesita drivers de la webcam, van a ser incluidos en la entrada.
Rick
mhuertae
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April 20th, 2013 10:00
Does anybody know if this has already a fix, i still without webcam in this Dell inpiron with windows 7 32-b
PudgyOne
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April 21st, 2013 11:00
mhuertae,
This is like repeating what I suggested in an earlier thread.
Did you recently install/reinstall the operating system? If yes, did you install the drivers in the correct order? How to Download and Install Drivers in the Correct Order
Windows 7/8 is supposed to provide the webcam drivers for most Dell computers. If you system needs webcam drivers, go to Drivers & Downloads enter your service tag, then select your operating system. If your system needs webcam drivers, they'll be listed under Input.
Try reading...
Troubleshooting the Dell Webcam and Dell Webcam Central Software
You can try this file, also known as Dell Webcam Central.
Create a new unrestricted user account and try the webcam. Did the webcam work?
If yes, log out and log back in to your account and try the webcam. Did the webcam work?
If no, then the webcam became detached from the motherboard, usually near the webcam
If your computer is under warranty, contact Dell Tech Support
Rick
inspiron n5110 1
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June 18th, 2013 02:00
i need dell wed cam driver for dell inspiron n5110 windows 7