I don't have a software for microsoft vx5000 webcam,Can you give the link to download software?

It's possible the program was uninstalled. Try reinstalling it from this link: http://www.microsoft.com/uk/hardware/download/download.aspx?category=ICE

Just select the appropriate information and click Go to download the program for the Microsoft VX5000 Web Cam.

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You can get the software you need at the link below. Either click on the link or copy and paste it into your web browser. Here is the link:

http://www.microsoft.com/canada/hardware/digitalcommunication/productdetails.aspx?pid=007

I hope this helps you out if it does some positive feed back would be appreciated.

Visit the Microsoft hardware support page
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/download/download.aspx?category=ICE&type=LifeCam&sku=68A-00001
Fill in the details and click 'GO'
All the information you require should be found here,
Click on the link:- "Microsoft LifeCam Readme and Troubleshooting Information" to check out any additional software you have to download if you are running Vista or Windows 7

Procedure
Close all programs while uninstalling - downloading and uploading software
Disconnect your webcam
Uninstall the current webcam software on your computer
Restart computer
Download the Installation package from Microsoft
Run the installer and choose your options when prompted
Connect your webcam when prompted.

go to come on if not try pressing Thur ring on the camera to get it to come on, control panel remove the camera software, unplug camera reinstall software with out camera connected then after the software has been installed hook up the camera, click on the camera icon and turn on the camera a green light should on next twist the bezel ring to focus the the lens of the camera and then use the light and darkness setting to get the camera works right.

Visit the Microsoft hardware support page and fill in the details of your webcam and OS to navigate to the support page for your model.
Before downloading software take time to look at the 'readme' link which will give you lots of information and any current or breaking issues

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/download/download.aspx?category=ICE&type=LifeCam&sku=68A-00001

Go to the microsoft website - fill in your details to navigate to the help page for your model - check out the 'readme' link especially the 'known issues and breaking' section - some later lifecam webcams require additional software or specific to IE

Typical audio set up

Laptop with mic x webcam with mic x Vista x Yahoo Messenger 10
If you have an earlier OS, you may have to access your hardware from the Control Panel.

TEST SPEAKERS
Right click on speaker icon in System Tray
Select "Playback Devices"
The speaker icon ( checked as working) and volume level graph should be visible
Right click on the volume graph and click "Test"
Left hand speakers followed by right hand should be heard

SET DEFAULT & TEST MIC
Click "Recording" tab.
To set required (webcam) mic as default - click on mic font to highlight and click "Properties"
In lower dropbox display "Use this device enable" click 'OK'
Click "Levels" tab and ramp up sliders ( adjust to suit later)
Return to "Recording". Test mic by speaking and make sure volume graph displays

Restart computer

CONFIGURE TO MESSENGER

Open messenger - on top toolbar. Left click ( > ) Messenger > Preferences > Connection - Select 'no proxies' or 'connect direct to the internet' depending on the version of messenger you have
make sure your internet connection and country are correct in the lower two boxes > Apply > OK

Click ( > ) Messenger > Preferences > Video and Voice
Set webcam mic and speakers to show Default equipment
Open Video and Voice Setup to test audio equipment
Click 'Place a free test call'
Check box 'Allow USB devices to access Messenger'
Click 'Apply' click 'OK'

Did you mean VX5000?

Either way you just need to download the drivers.

You can find them HERE.

Best of luck!

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Here is the download link:

Microsoft Download Center

Here is the Download page for Microsoft Webcams and other devices: Download Software