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    M17x R3 Webcam Issues?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by WThesing, Feb 10, 2012.

  1. WThesing

    WThesing Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just got my rig 2 days ago, so i'm still exploring it. I wanted to add facial recognition software. Webcam only functions when I boot up "Live Central", which was factory installed. Fn + F9 only works while that program is running. The facial recognition needs the camera on upon initial boot up for automated logon. I was linked in with tech support for 2 hrs, and they couldn't solve the issue. Any ideas ????
     
    WThesing, Feb 10, 2012
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  2. inzelux

    inzelux Notebook Evangelist

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    Try to remove the Alienware software. Then, remove the webcam driver.
    Then, reinstall the webcam-driver through Windows update. Finish with reinstalling the Alienware Software.

    Solved the issue for me a year ago, at least..

    - Scott.
     
    inzelux, Feb 11, 2012
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