Webcam Displays Black Screen

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  1. johnc1234

    johnc1234 Regular member

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    Well I suppose a webcam is hardware.

    I have had my webcam for a while and it had no problems, but when I purchased a new laptop and tried to install again I realised that I didn't have the disc. So I downloaded and installed a driver.

    When I signed into msn I saw the little camera icon saying that I have a webcam, but when I send my webcam and they accept, all they see is a black screen.

    Am I screwed?

    help me out please

    Regards,
    Est 1991
     
  2. sammorris

    sammorris Senior member

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    You might not be screwed, try and find a different driver, or ask the support of the company you bought the webcam from to send you a replacement disc.
     
  3. johnc1234

    johnc1234 Regular member

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    Okay thank you for the reply. Will look for a driver in the near future.
     

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