Windows 10: MS Livecam 2.0 work fine but Windows 10 update has removed it's software from the laptop

I have had a MS webcam: MS Livecam2.0 for some years. It works fine on my laptop when it is plugged into a usb socket (eg when using it with Skype). But for some time now I haven't been able to use the software to take photos. It purely works as a live cam when plugged in.n n The software has gone.


When I purchased it some years ago, it was installed using an accompanying cd-rom but since a Windows 10 update months ago, the update removed the installed Livecam application software.


So I decided to see if reintroducing the application software was just a matter of going online and updating the software to the current version (whatever that is) - but when I insert the cd-rom and try to fire it into action; Windows 10 won't let it run and a window opens to say this is due to 'security' or 'data damage' reasons. There is mention of how this 'problem' can be resolved.


I can't find any way of removing the restricted use of this webcam. It's very annoying as it is a MS cam not a 3rd partie's. Is there a solution that would override Windows 10's blocking of my wish to re-install and update the software or, am I faced with the prospect of buying a new webcam despite the fact this cam works perfectly as a live video webcam?


Thanks for any advice.

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Intel Updates Core 2 Quad Q9550 to E-0 Stepping

We continue our Monday news list with another Intel story that brings to our attention information concerning the company and more specificly its 2.83GHz Core 2 Quad Q9550 chips that will move from the current C-1 to the newer E-0 stepping. The updated chips will start selling on August 22nd, featuring the following changes:

• New SSpec and MM numbers for the converting products
• CPUID will change from 0x10677 to 0x1067A
• Package change to Halide free package

Apart from that, the new stepping CPUs will not include any other changes. Of course, like most new stepping parts a BIOS update will be needed.


Product Change Notification 108663 - 00

Source: TechConnect Magazine

 

Comodo Software users Windows 10 *Important*




"Hi All,
We stronly advise Comodo users not to update to latest MS update KB4022716, which is available for Windows 10 users till they have new fixed version of Comodo internet security products installed.

Affected Products:
- Comodo Internet Security / Comodo Antivirus / Comodo Firewall (Affected versions: v6246 and below)
- Comodo Cloud Antivirus (Affected versions: v533 and below)
- Internet Security Essentials (Affected versions: v81 and below)
- Comodo Secure Shopping (Affected versions: v97 and below)

Possible Problems:
In case you have updated to MS update KB4022716 prior to updating to latest fixed version of Comodo products, following issues may appear:

- Crashing browsers
- May not be able to login to Windows

Resolution:
If you are able to login, you can uninstall Comodo and re-install latest fixed Comodo version. Else you need to go to Windows Safe Mode and uninstall Comodo product or re-store system to state before Comodo product was installed.

In case you want to keep Comodo and pause Windows updates for some time, you may use following steps:
Step - 1: Click on Start icon on Windows
Step - 2: Next click on Settings menu item, it will open "Windows Settings" window
Step - 3: Select "Update & Security" section from there and it will show "Windows Update" section
Step - 4: Click on "Advanced Options" next, there is "Pause Updates" section allowing you to pause Windows updates for next several days

You can find same steps with images here .

Reason:
There are unexpected changes in last MS update KB4022716, which are incompatible with Comodo products."

https://forums.comodo.com/news-anno...ate-kb4022716os-build-15063447-t119928.0.html

 

Microsoft LiveCam

MS LiveCam Studio stopped working after I upgraded to Windows 10. MS website also confirms its up to Windows 8 only. Now I am stuck with a $99 junk. It's MS own product thought at least they would issue drivers on a priority for their own products. That's
one of the reasons for purchasing it - compatibility. My PC is Core I5 3.3 with 16 Gb RAM using Windows 10.