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    Windows 8.1 WEBCAM

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Azshalasa, Jun 17, 2015.

  1. Azshalasa

    Azshalasa Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry to open another topic bros, but i can't found solution anywhere.

    My WEBCAM does't work on Win8.1, was working on windows7, i dont know if i miss anything, can you check it guys?

    01 -No AlienSense detected too.
    02 -Webcam JUST WORK on CAMERA APP in windows 8. Nothing else can turn webcam on, websites, skype or openbroadcast.
    Any idea what to do?
     

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  2. vr_fox

    vr_fox Notebook Guru

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    Mine works perfectly in windows 8.1, didn't do anything weird
     
    vr_fox, Jun 19, 2015
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  3. TqM

    TqM Notebook Guru

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    Uninstall command center, reinstall/ reinstall using windows 7 compatibility mode.

    Try and auto-troubleshoot the camera a few times, sometimes that works. Also double check drivers although I'm sure their fine. If anything uninstall the drivers and reinstall.
     
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