Windows 7 GE MiniWebCam Pro

[Madarame-Harunobu]

Got one the mini GE webcams the ones you see at Home Depot in the computer/networking section. Well Windows 7 does not want to Recog it as far as video is concerned but it does detect the mic it has built into in on Live IM in the audio/video setup.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are facing an issue with a mini GE webcam on Windows 7 where the video is not being recognized but the microphone is detected. Here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot and fix this issue:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Check Device Manager:
   • Open Device Manager by pressing Windows Key + R, then type devmgmt.msc and press Enter.
   • Look for any yellow exclamation marks or any entries related to the webcam under "Imaging devices" or "Sound, video and game controllers".
   • If you see any issues, right-click on the webcam device and select "Update driver".
   []Update Webcam Drivers:
   • Visit the GE website or the webcam manufacturer's website to download and install the latest drivers for the webcam that are compatible with Windows 7.
   []Check USB Connection:
   • Ensure that the webcam is connected properly to a USB port on your computer. Try using a different USB port to see if the issue persists.
   []Camera App:
   • Use the built-in Camera app or any other webcam software to see if the webcam is working with other applications.
   []Set Default Video Device:
   • In the "Audio/Video Setup" on Live IM, check if you can manually set the default video device to the GE webcam.
   []Windows Update:
   • Make sure Windows 7 is up to date by installing all available Windows updates. Sometimes, updates can include fixes for hardware compatibility issues.
   []Compatibility Mode:
   • Right-click on the webcam application or the driver setup file, go to "Properties" > "Compatibility", and try running in compatibility mode for a different version of Windows if needed.
2. Reinstall Webcam Software:
   • Uninstall the webcam software, restart your computer, and then reinstall the software following the manufacturer's instructions.

     Additional Tips:​

     • Ensure that the webcam is supported on Windows 7. Some newer webcams may not have drivers available for older operating systems.
     • Test the webcam on another computer to determine if the issue is with the webcam itself or the computer.
     • If none of the above steps work, consider upgrading to a newer version of Windows that has better support for hardware devices.
     Try these steps and let me know if you need further assistance or if you have any other questions!