Re: Webcam installation prob

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From: Malke (malke_at_nospoonnotreally.com)
Date: 07/18/04 

Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2004 14:17:05 -0700

Pappyduff wrote:

> I have been given a D-link webcam (NetQam Dual 350 plus) It's a bit
> old but includes the software. when I tried installing the software it
> came back with the message ' not compatable with this version of
> windows' I am running xp pro sp1. I contacted the website
> (manufacturers) for the download but it still did not work. The pc
> reckognises the webcam with the install hardware wizard and uses the
> software from D-Link website, but when I open control panel there is
> no icon for the camera. I am using a usb connection and the camera
> powers up ok. Thanks in advance if anyone can help me.Pete

You can try running the software in Compatibility Mode. See XP's Help &
Support for details. Otherwise, I guess you'll need to accept that the
software is too old and incompatible for XP. You might want to Google
for webcam software that might work with your device.

Malke 

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