Webcam stopped working it does not show imaging devices nor does it list any type of camera or webcam devices in the device manger .

You have to open the webcam software to activate or startthe webcam. There is no button to push or switch to turn on. Thewebcam software is somewhere in the program list. Click Start/Programs thensearch for any reference to webcam or camera. Sometimes the webcam mightbe inside one of the manufacturers folders in the program list so search thefolders for it. Some manufacturers have something like EntertainmentExperience that will open and show all the entertainment devices such as thedvd drive, webcam, media player, etc. if you see it click it to launch itthen click on the webcam or camera icon. Maybe you need to download and install the camera drivers. Is the camera listed under Imaging Devices in the Device Manager? Click Start/Control Panel then look for System or System and Performance. When you open them look for the Device Manager and look down at the Imaging Device. if imaging device has a + beside it click the + sign to expand and see the camera. Make sure it says the camera is working properly. if not download and reinstall the drivers.Get onlineand got to www.google.com In the google search box type: "HPSupport" (without the quotes and put your manufacturer name before Support). Look for downloads and drivers. Enter your model number and operatingsystem when requested. Download and install the drivers.Try using ManyCamYoucan always download Manycam and install it. Go to www.google.com and inthe search box type: "download.cnet.com" (without the quotes). Click on the link to go to the site. When the site opens look down on theleft and you will see a gray area that says Find Software. Type"Manycam" (without the quotes) in the white search area then hit thesearch mirror. When it brings back your results look for the one thatsays ManyCam Virtual Webcam. Down load it and install it. Make sureyou remove the check box on any junky programs it would like to install. Youonly want to install ManyCam, no additions whatsoever during the install. ManyCam is totally FREE and easy to use, and you will always know where yourwebcam software is.

What do you mean it does not work? Do you know how to start the webcam? Are you getting any messages that make you think it does not work?

Maybe the webcam driver is not installed. Look in the Device Manager and look for the webcam. Click Start/Control Panel and look for System or System and Performance. Look for the Device Manager (it might be under hardware). Open the device manger and look for Imaging Devices. Click the + next to imaging devices to expand and see the camera. if it is there the drive is installed. You can click on it to see if it says it is working properly.

You could download and reinstall the webcam driver.

Get online and got to www.google.com In the google search box type: "Acer Support" (without the quotes and put your manufacturer name before Support). Look for downloads and drivers. Enter your model number and operating system when requested. Download and install the webcam drivers.

Maybe your problem is you don't know where the program is that starts the webcam. It is located in the program list. Click Start/Programs and look for any reference to camera or webcam. It might be inside one of the manufacturer folders in the program list so search them. Some manufacturers have something like Entertainment Experience that launches all the entertainment devices when opened. if you see something similar to that, click it and it will show the webcam or camera icon.

You can always download Manycam and install it. Go to www.google.com and in the search box type: "download.cnet.com" (without the quotes). Click on the link to go to the site. When the site opens look down on the left and you will see a gray area that says Find Software. Type "Manycam" (without the quotes) in the white search area then hit the search mirror. When it brings back your results look for the one that says ManyCam Virtual Webcam. Down load it and install it. Make sure you remove the check box on any junky programs it would like to install. You only want to install ManyCam, no additions whatsoever during the install. ManyCam is totally FREE and easy to use, and you will always know where your webcam software is.

It sounds like the driver does not match the WebCam.
Uninstall the WebCam driver and WebCam
Reboot the laptop and reinstall as required.
Hope that helps.

Hi, i would like to help you out with this.

First of all, please check if the driver for webcam is installed in device manager.

How to get into DEVICE MANGER:
*please click START> RUN.. type in "devmgmt.msc" and click OK.
*then the device manger will open. there you can see drivers for keyboards and all hardware components. please look out for "imaging devices". if you expand it.... you will find the webcam driver.

** if there is any exclamation, question or X mark on it. please let me know. there might be some problem in the driver installation.
** also please let me know the operating system and please check if you installed the webcam software.

please make sure that you've installed the right software for the right model.

also let me know if you need more help. Thank you:) good luck

Make sure the camera driver is installed in system.
right click on my computer and go to properties and choose the hardware tab in that you will see the device manager and in device manger you will find the device list as imaging device just expand it by click on the plus sign and if it show the camera in list that may be camera is installed only you need to install the application software. or it is not there then go to device manager option hardware and check there is any devices listed in yellow mark uninstall it and refresh it. It will automatically install driver.
Have a nice day and do not forget to rate please...!

Make sure the camera driver is installed in system.
right click on my computer and go to properties and choose the hardware tab in that you will see the device manager and in device manger you will find the device list as imaging device just expand it by click on the plus sign and if it show the camera in list that may be camera is installed only you need to install the application software.
You can choose the option of Scanners and Cameras wizard in control panel. there you will see the camera just click it will on then you will be able to shoot the picture and video.

webcam driver(vista)
Goto start,type Device Manger in the Search box,open it,check under imaging devices or if the driver is not installed it will show as other devices,select it right click on it & scan for online drivers. go to support.dell.com for driver install this system is not compatible for WIN 7

Have you tried going into device manger looking for any devices not detected and listed as ? other devices, then their is an option to have windows search for the driver.

in your YM.. open the Messenger tool bar.. then.. My Web cam.. then.. .Preferences.. then Camera source... and select the installed webcam.. and see how it works..

Using HP webcam in Quickplay software:
1. Click on Start button, select All programs and click on Quickplay.
2. Within the Quickplay application, click the Video icon (Icon resembles, camera, music, and film).
3. Double click on "HP Web cam" or “USB Video device” in the Source column.
4. Now you could see your self on the screen.
Using HP webcam on Muvee Autoprocucer software:
1. Click on start, Select all programs and click on Muvee Autoproducer.
2. It will open Muvee Auto Producer. (Click on Trial version if it prompts.)
3. Click on Tools the top and select the Get Video from Camcorder.
4. You would see your self on the screen.

If the webcam does not show the picture you need to perform the below steps. If the webcam works, you need not to perform the below steps. Please ignore the below steps. However, I personally recommend you to save this email and if any time the webcam does not work or if it shows blank screen please perform the below steps.
Before we trouble shoot this issue let me explain the reason for this issue, HP has released new driver for webcam and the driver update process can’t be done automatically and as long as the old driver exists the webcam does not work, To resolve this issue First we need to uninstall the existing webcam from device manager. Then restart the notebook and install the latest driver to resolve this issue
Step 2: Steps to Uninstall the Webcam drivers from the device manager.
1. Click on start and click on Control panel.
2. Click on "the Classic View" on the top left side of the control panel.
3. Double click on the "Device Manager" icon in the list.
4. Click on + next to the Imaging devices. Now you would see one HP Pavilion webcam or more then one web cam listings under the Imaging devices.
4. Right click on each HP Pavilion web cam and click on uninstall. And confirm un installation if it prompts. (Click on Yes.)
5. Now the Imaging devices option should not appear on the device manager.
Note: If the HP pavilion webcam is not listed or Imaging device is not listed, in device manager you need to reset the Bios to enable the webcam. Once you reset the Bios the webcam will listed in device manager. Here are the steps to reset the Bios.
1. Restart the notebook.
2. Tap the F10 key as soon as the HP logo appears.
3. Using the arrow keys, navigate to Exit Menu, select "Load Setup Defaults" and select "Exit Saving Changes"
Step 3: Restart the notebook.
Step 4: Click on the below link and then click on Save button of the download window. Click on brows and then click on desktop then click on Save.
*we need to download the file to the desktop.
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp34501-35000/sp34746.exe
Step 5: Installing downloaded web cam driver (sp34746).
1. Double click on the downloaded file (sp34746) and follow the on screen instructions to install the file.
Step 6: Once the installation prompts you that the installation has been successfully completed. Now you need to restart the notebook.
Now check the webcam input in Quickplay software using the steps provided on the step no. 1. The webcam should work, if the webcam does not work please verify the below steps.
Step 7: Enable the Imaging services on the notebook.
1. Tap Window key(flag key on the keyboard) and R key on the keyboard, at once.
2. You would see the Run window on the screen.
3. Type SERVICES.MSC and hit enter.
4. You would see the services window on the screen.
5. Double click the "Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)" service, and under the startup type select Automatic.
6. Click on "Start" button if it is stopped under Service status
7. Click on Apply and Ok.

Step 8: Now check the webcam in quickplay or Muvee software. verify the step 1 to know about how to use the webcam in quickplay or muvee.
If the still issue persists, Please check webcam name in device manager. If you see USB 2 Video device under the Imaging devices the webcam works properly (it means latest drivers have been loaded successfully). If you see the HP Pavilion webcam under the imaging devices, it means still the notebook is using old webcam drivers and you need to repeat the steps from Step 2:
Follow theses steps should help ya get back on line with your cam .

Good Luck, Have a great Sunday and a safe one.