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Red_Dave

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Hi everyone. I´ve recently got a new webcam because the one that came with the computer was a bit fuzzy. The ´good´´ thing about it is that you don´t have to download any software to use it. The problem with this is that if I actally want to use it to record a video I have no means to do so, as there is no button for me to click. Similarly if I use an online platform it still goes to the old camera. Any tips?
 
Red_Dave said:
Hi everyone. I´ve recently got a new webcam because the one that came with the computer was a bit fuzzy. The ´good´´ thing about it is that you don´t have to download any software to use it. The problem with this is that if I actally want to use it to record a video I have no means to do so, as there is no button for me to click. Similarly if I use an online platform it still goes to the old camera. Any tips?
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What operating system? What brand/model webcam?

There's probably a way to go in and make the new webcam the default camera. I suspect you'll need some third party software to use the new webcam to record video.
 
countryboy said:
What operating system? What brand/model webcam?

There's probably a way to go in and make the new webcam the default camera. I suspect you'll need some third party software to use the new webcam to record video.
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Not 100% sure on the operating system but i think its windows 10

The webcam is this one Webcam HD | Qilive

Edit, ok forget the above its 8.1
 
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If Windows 10, then there is a built in Camera app.

If Windows 8, then there is a built in Camera app.
 
Red_Dave said:
Not 100% sure on the operating system but i think its windows 10

The webcam is this one Webcam HD | Qilive

Edit, ok forget the above its 8.1
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This camera is a standard plug and play.. Windows 8.1 has a built in Camera app.. called.. Camera!
 
PeteEU said:
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If Windows 10, then there is a built in Camera app.

If Windows 8, then there is a built in Camera app.
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And therein lies the problem. I see no way of getting this app to use the new camera, and the new camera doesnt come with software.
 
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Red_Dave said:
And therein lies the problem. I see no way of getting this app to use the other camera, and the new camera doesnt come with software.
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Ahh.. well.

Not used Windows 8.1 for years, but let me try..

Goto your Control Panel. Find Devices and Printers, I think it is called. There your new camera is listed and the old one. Can you set the new camera as standard? Right click on the camera?
 
PeteEU said:
Ahh.. well.

Not used Windows 8.1 for years, but let me try..

Goto your Control Panel. Find Devices and Printers, I think it is called. There your new camera is listed and the old one. Can you set the new camera as standard? Right click on the camera?
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Yeah it appear in Devives and Printers but it would let me click "apply", only "accept"

If i right click the only options are

"Configuration of sound", "create direct acesss", "remove device" (curiously) and "Troubleshoot"
 
Red_Dave said:
Yeah it appear in Devives and Printers but it would let me click "apply", only "accept"
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Okay, so we do it the hard way...

Open Control Panel > Device Manager (or via System > Device Manager), and,, wtf I have an unknown device on this PC.. grr.. Anyways... back to you.. In Device Manger, under Imaging Devices, find your laptop webcamera... right click and disable. Reboot and see if that worked.
 
PeteEU said:
Okay, so we do it the hard way...

Open Control Panel > Device Manager (or via System > Device Manager), and,, wtf I have an unknown device on this PC.. grr.. Anyways... back to you.. In Device Manger, under Imaging Devices, find your laptop webcamera... right click and disable. Reboot and see if that worked.
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Hmmm

I don´t seem to have a device manager as such

I have "Hardware and sound" under which there is "see devices and printers" "add a device" and "adjust parameteres" Theres another one called "system and security" but that doesnt seem related.
 
Red_Dave said:
Hmmm

I don´t seem to have a device manager as such

I have "Hardware and sound" under which there is "see devices and printers" "add a device" and "adjust parameteres" Theres another one called "system and security" but that doesnt seem related.
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You have System no? Open that up, and it should be in the top left hand corner. Been there since Windows XP, but in 10 (and maybe 8?) it was "moved" to the main control panel.
 
PeteEU said:
You have System no? Open that up, and it should be in the top left hand corner. Been there since Windows XP, but in 10 (and maybe 8?) it was "moved" to the main control panel.
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Ah yes hidden in the corner there. Works a charm:), thanks pete!
 
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