How to Install Webcam Drivers

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  1. Anthony says:

    @Gerty – First thing that comes to mind is to check if your default audio recording device is set to be the camera.
    Most recording applications go with the default devices for video and audio, and if the default audio device is configured to be your sound card input, or a USB microphone, the webcam microphone will not be used.

    You can find the audio recording device in the Sound settings of the Control Panel.

  2. Gerty says:

    Hi. I installed a Havit HV-V616 camera on my desktop. When I record a video, I can see the visual but there is no sound. When I tried to troubleshoot it, I received the message that my drivers are up to date. I have also tried plugging it into other ports but the problem persists. I use Windows 7. What can I try next?

  3. Kyle says:

    @kelly – Did you download the driver for the havit hv-v616 from the Havit hongkong site?
    If so, that is a RAR file, which can be opened with WinRAR or 7-Zip for example. If no suitable application is installed, notepad might come up as a default.
    The driver is for Windows XP and Vista. I am not sure if it will work on Windows 7.
    But to install the driver, unpack the downloaded file (webcam driver.rar), and unpack the .RAR file that is inside also.
    You should end up with an .EXE file called DRV_UVC_20091216_whqlforxpvistawin7.exe, which needs to be executed. The filename implies that the driver is suited for Windows 7 also btw.
    Hope this helps.

  4. kelly says:

    hi i bought a havit hv-v616 web camera but i can’t see any video on it,the shopkeeper said i don’t have to download any drivers for it,just connect it to the usb port and it will work but it isn’t working.Secondly i did download the driver using google but i don’t know how to install it,when i click on the folder…notepad window pop up.PLEASE i need help

  5. Kyle says:

    @Laney Mullins – First thing I’d suggest is to look at the startup programs, there is probably still something related to the Creative software that triggers the message.
    You can check the Startup folder in the Start menu, but also use “msconfig” to check the startup programs. The path of the program is a good indicator of the manufacturer of the program.
    Once you think it is possible that you found the program, just disable it and see if that solves it. You can then try removing it.
    In future, try uninstalling software using an uninstaller program, that cleans up more than just the regular install process for most programs.

  6. Laney Mullins says:

    I was using a Creative Webcam..It crapped out so I went to the control panel on Windows XP to uninstall what I thought was everything pertaining to my cam..I still get a pop-up from Creative to register the product..It just doesn’t seem to want to go away..How do I get rid of this after I uninstalled everything..??

  7. Kyle says:

    @Amber – ArcSoft Webcam Companion is a commercial product, and currently they are at version 4 actually.
    But Some computer manufacturers install Webcam Companion standard on their systems. I know HP has a download available for their laptops. What is your laptop brand?

  8. Amber says:

    I have a built in webcam for my laptop and I had to have my computer clean bc of viruses and the webcam got erased. How would I be able to get it back on my computer to were I don’t have to pay for it online. Its a Webcam Companion three.

  9. Ef says:

    Hi,
    I bought a new camer(speedlink) for my laptop(Msi), but dosen’t work because is missing the driver but i installed the driver but dosen’t work ‘error code 28’ and my system operation is windows7.

  10. Kyle says:

    @coni – If you can check the hardware id for the webcam, I might be able to help you find the driver. Right click the device in the Device Manager and select Properties. Then click the details tab and select hardware ids in the property list.

    @danielle – So what is your webcam problem then?

  11. danielle says:

    omg this didnt help me

  12. coni says:

    oie como instalo mi webcam pero no usa driver
    Webcam 100k 640×480 DM nose como se hace me puedes ayudar por fa

  13. Kyle says:

    @kalaivani – With more details … maybe.

  14. kalaivani says:

    i cant install webcam…can u hllp me sir

  15. Kyle says:

    @Emma – What happens when you plug the webcam in the USB port? Do you see the ‘new hardware’ notification in the taskbar at all?
    And have you tried different USB ports?

  1. June 7, 2011

    […] In case no driver for the webcam can be found, you can try a third party driver finding program that scans your PC for installed hardware and allows you to install missing drivers. […]

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