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When i had installed Windows-7 in one of mine's frinds laptop then i had not abbled to start the webcamp which was integratted on it.
I had also installed all the drivers of the laptop.
so pleazzz help me and tell me that what to do???

and sorry for the english grammer & spellings mistakes!!!!!!!

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Short, practical checklist for based on the thread so far (and 's request for more details).

Some likely causes are outside the drivers already mentioned in replies. Try these in order to narrow it down:

  • Look for a physical camera switch or a keyboard function key with a camera icon. If present it can disable the module before Windows starts.
  • Enter the laptop firmware (BIOS/UEFI) on boot and confirm the integrated camera is not disabled in the I/O or peripherals section.
  • Try a known-good external USB webcam. If that works, the OS and apps can use a camera and the problem is the internal module or its connection.
  • Boot a Linux live USB (Ubuntu or Mint) and test the internal camera there. If it works under Linux, the hardware is OK and Windows drivers/config are the issue; if it fails, it’s probably a hardware/cable fault.
  • Update the chipset and USB host controller drivers from the laptop maker’s support site. Built-in webcams are usually on an internal USB bus and need proper host drivers.
  • Install the vendor’s camera utility (Dell/HP/Lenovo camera software) if available — it often includes the correct signed driver and controls.
  • Check security/privacy tools (antivirus webcam protection) that can block access to the camera.
  • Note whether the camera LED ever lights when an app tries to use it; that’s a quick sign of hardware initialization.

When asking for more help, include: exact laptop model (from the sticker or BIOS), Windows 7 edition and 32/64-bit, what happens when you open a camera app (error text or black screen), whether the camera LED ever turns on, and whether you see any “unknown device” or error entries in System properties. As pointed out, driver compatibility matters — prefer drivers from the manufacturer and make a Windows restore point before installing. If hardware is suspected, a repair shop can test the internal cable/module.

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When i had installed Windows-7 in one of mine's frinds laptop then i had not abbled to start the webcamp which was integratted on it.
I had also installed all the drivers of the laptop.
so pleazzz help me and tell me that what to do???

and sorry for the english grammer & spellings mistakes!!!!!!!

Can't suggest a fix with no information/specs on the machine in question or are we suppose to guess?

Member Avatar for ashutou

pls check if the driver is compatible with window7 operating system and pls check if the latest driver is avilable and is downloaded proprly now pls check in dev manger if the webcamp is enabled or not pls check the setting and see if there is any exclamation mark or red mark so go ahead and pls reply

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