Windows 10: Problem recognising new plug and play webcam

Hi,


I've recently purchased a general plug n play webcam no brand to replace a very old, but still working, Microsoft webcam V700, to improve image clarity.

My PC won't recognise the new webcam and tells me that it doesn't detect a driver.

I have tried all available USB ports but get the same response.

I have tried to update drivers to no avail.

The new webcam works well on my other PC.

Can you help please?

Keith

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webcam microphone is not recognized as plug and play

webcam microphone is not recognized as plug and play

 

USB webcam not recognised

Hi,

I recently purchased a new USB webcam but when I plugged it in to my laptop it tried to install it then a message popped up saying the device could not be recognised. I have tried plugging it into the two other USB ports on my laptop and back in the first
one, and I have uninstalled all the USB drivers and reinstalled them but the problem persists.

The power light goes on on the webcam whenever I plug it in but the laptop doesn't make any noise when I plug it in or take it out like it normally would with a USB device, and it is not showing in "Devices and Printers" either.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Many thanks.

 

Webcam Problems?


Step One - go back to your computer mfgr's support site, register, and download the latest drivers and chipset software. When I visited Dell I found 9 as of yet uninstalled updates for my two yr old laptop!

Visit Adobe and check which version of Flash Player you're running, and D/L the latest version.

You should be good to go. Your webcam's controlled by your web browser but also authorized and either blocked or allowed by the identity software of sites you visit. Here's Coursera's instructions for fixing identity verification problems:

If you're having trouble with your webcam:

1. Check that your webcam is enabled and connected to your computer. Try a third-party tool like testwebcam.com -&nbspThis website is for sale! -&nbsptestwebcam Resources and Information..
2. Make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.
3. Check that you have the latest version of your browser or try using a different browser.
4. If you’re using an external webcam, verify that you've installed your webcam's most recent driver software from the manufacturer.
5. Try refreshing the page.
6. Try switching to HTML5 webcam access by clicking the Switch to HTML5 link in the lower right hand corner of the webcam window.

If you see a dialogue box entitled Adobe Flash Player Settings:

1. Click Close
2. Click Allow

If the webcam area is blank:

1. Right click on webcam area
2. Select Settings
3. In the Settings menu, click the webcam icon and change the camera option to match the webcam you are using

Note to Google Chrome users: If the webcam area on the page is blank, and you can't access the Flash settings menu, click the small camera icon to the right of your browser bar and select "Always allow Coursera - Free Online Courses From Top Universities to access your camera and microphone."
To allow Flash access manually (in Google Chrome):

1. Type chrome://plugins into your browser bar
2. Find the Adobe Flash Player plugin
3. Check Always allowed
4. Quit Chrome and restart