Windows 10: MS HD 5001 Lifecam error

I have a MS HD 5001 Lifecam works fine with other video software(Skype) , but when I try to start it with its own software I get a message “initialisation error” can you offer any advice please.

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LifeCam HD-5001 not working on Windows 10

Recently found an old LifeCam HD-5001 with everything inside while I was cleaning up my closet. Everything is still in shape but when I try to set it up on my Laptop, it says "This app can't run on this PC" underneath that it says "LifeCam does not work
on this version of Windows. An updated app may be available." I go to this link https://www.microsoft.com/accessories/en-us/d/lifecam-hd-5001 and downloaded the Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) firmware update and Lifecam 3.6 both saying "This app can't run on
this PC, LifeCam does not work on this version of Windows. An updated app may be available."

Any solutions?

 

LifeCam HD-5001 Disable Autofocus

I have the LifeCam HD-5001 that I bought when I was running Windows 7. Since then, I have upgraded to Windows 8, 8.1 and now 10. I need to disable the auto focus but the LifeCam software that was installed on Windows 7 does not exist on 10 nor can I find
a version to download.

How can I turn off the auto focus for my camera? I'm comfortable with editing the registry if necessary.

 

LifeCam HD-5001 Disable Autofocus

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

LifeCam doesn’t have driver for Windows 10. I suggest you to update the LifeCam Driver from the following link and install the driver in the compatibility mode and verify the result.

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/d/lifecam-hd-5000

To install in Compatibility Mode, follow these steps:

a.Place the applications installation file on the Desktop.

b. Right-click on the application, and then click Properties.

c. In the Package Name Properties dialog box, click the
Compatibility tab.

d. Click to select the Run this program in compatibility mode for check box, click Windows 7 with which it is compatible with in the
Run this program in compatibility mode for list, and then click
OK.

Hope this helps. Please get back to us if the issue is not solved we will be glad to help you further.