lifecam

About this tag
The Lifecam tag covers discussions about Microsoft LifeCam webcams, including models like the HD-3000, Cinema, and Studio. Users share troubleshooting tips for issues such as USB recognition failures, driver installation problems, and the IcePick.exe call button annoyance. Setup challenges with Windows Live Messenger and Cortana integration are also discussed. The tag includes a first look at the LifeCam Studio, highlighting its 1080p sensor, tripod thread, and ClearFrame technology. Common themes involve driver reinstallation, software compatibility, and workarounds for device recognition errors.
  1. Windows 10 After today update things work!!!

    Hi I've been struggling to get Cortana to work right ever since I installed the retail version of Windows 10. Well the update to the new version that installed today seems to have fixed it. Cortana will now play my music when I ask her, if I ask "Hey Cortana, where am I" she now says that...
  2. Windows 7 Trademark sign inside script

    Hi! I try to make an script for some video recording using ffmpeg. I have an Microsoft webcam model LifeCam HD-3000. This camera is show in control panel like this: Microsoft® LifeCam HD-3000. When i list devices with ffmpeg a got some strange character because of registered trademark sign. I...
  3. Windows 8 Strange but True!!!

    Hi I bought a new Microsoft Lifecam HD 3000. They don't give you software anymore, you have to download it. I did. I installed it 6 times in different ways but the software would not work and the camera only worked on and off. I finally decided that I'd try an get my old camera...
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    Windows 7 Computer Does Not Recognize USB Device

    Hello, I connected my USB Microsoft LifeCam to my computer and it worked fine for a while. Today I tried using it and the computer says that it does not recognize the device. I never even disconnected it and it stopped working. I tried reinstalling the drivers and I reconnected it a bunch of...
  5. Windows 7 First Look at Lifecam Studio

    This morning we announced the latest Microsoft webcam, the Link Removed. This is our best webcam yet. First thing you will notice is a full 1080p HD sensor for an incredible picture. This updated Lifecam has a thread for tripod, ClearFrame and TrueColor provides a great picture in low light...
  6. Windows 7 First Look at Lifecam Studio

    Link RemovedThis morning we announced the latest Microsoft webcam, the Link Removed. This is our best webcam yet. First thing you will notice is a full 1080p HD sensor for an incredible picture. This updated Lifecam has a thread for tripod, ClearFrame and TrueColor provides a great picture in...
  7. Windows 7 Remove IcePick.exe: LifeCam Live Messenger on "Call Button" Solution

    On almost every version of the "Microsoft Lifecam" web camera, there is a call button on the device. The device is usually very small, and upon hitting the call button, you will have a program launched over and over again, in quite an annoying fashion, which can never be closed, called...
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    Windows 7 LifeCam Cinema and Windows Live

    Hello All, I have searched and tried many recommended solutions in google search but to no avail. I purchased a Microsoft LifeCam Cinema 720 HD cam (installation went fine) and attempted to connect to my daughter in another province in a video conference in Windows Live Build...
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    Windows 7 7 Install keeps blue screening at last step.

    This is the third time this has happened to me, and I'm hoping there isn't something majorly wrong with something on my comp. I may know the answer, but I want to see if there might be another reason. Just got Windows 7 today (Home Premium Upgrade 32-bit, doing from Vista), and I've been trying...
  10. Windows 7 LifeCam not working on 64-bit Build 7100

    I have a Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000 which worked on ther Windows 7 32-bit beta. I did a clean install of the Windows 7 64-bit RC (build 7100) and the cam does not work. I have installed the latest (version 2.91.139.0) Windows 7 beta drivers from MIcrosoft but the cam still does not work. When...
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    Windows 7 using microsoft lifecam VX-3000 causes BSOD

    I installed the drivers for it and when i use it i get a BSOD and i can't figure out what to do. I've tried compatibility mode, didn't work =\