i have an ibm laptop i want to have my webcam work it keeps saying it cant find the software do i need a disk or can i down load a driver from the internet what do i do to get my web camra to work
2006-10-23 20:57:52 · 5 answers · asked by melissa w 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Like everyone else has said "download the driver/software and install it".
If it is a built-in one, you should be able to find the software/drivers on IBM's website. However if it an external webcam, you'll have to go to the manufacturer's website or you may be able to find the drivers on www.driverguide.com (if you can't find them anywhere else). Even if you have the installation CD, you may find it more benefical to download and install the latest software.
2006-10-23 21:16:30 · answer #1 · answered by shotokan1978 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hardware obviously needs some software to make it work! example, if u just had a comp, it wont work without an operating system such as windows on it!!!
You need find the driver for the webcam and configure it with the laptop so that it is recognised by the laptop and only then wil it function. You could start with the Add hardware option in your control panel.
2006-10-24 04:17:08 · answer #2 · answered by freshlimesoda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is an installation CD that came with the cam, use it to install the software and drivers. You may also have some luck with Start | Control Panel | Add/Remove Hardware.
2006-10-24 04:01:17 · answer #3 · answered by jacinablackbox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes download the driver and install it ...
2006-10-24 04:02:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get non-IBM laptop.
Problem solved.
You're welcome.
2006-10-24 04:00:02 · answer #5 · answered by tahunajcw 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋