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    G73JH Webcam

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Awakened, Oct 7, 2010.

  1. Awakened

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    Hey guys,
    Sorry if this sort of problem has been posted before but for some reason, the search function isn't working properly for me today and I can't browse half the pages on the forum. Basically, my webcam just won't show up when video chatting using MSN or Skype. It shows up fine when I set up the video options and do the audio/video tests but it never works during the chats. It works on a software called Oovoo (similar to Skype) but not many people use that and it's becoming a chore. Could someone please help me out ? Thanks in advance.
     
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    That is definately odd.... have you tried uninstalling the drivers the re-installing them? Also, did you tell Skype and MSN where to look at for a webcam? Might need to update Skype and MSN if there older versions. But I would try first uninstalling and re-installing the drivers and go from there.
     
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  3. Awakened

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    Could you give me a link to find the drivers? I don't know which one's the right one and I can't find it on the ASUS Cd.
     
    Awakened, Oct 8, 2010
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    l3g4cy99, Oct 8, 2010
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    which model of G73jh do you have the bestbuy model? I have problem with the Webcam driver too. I was able to solve with downloading a driver but not from the ASUS support website.
     
    JosephThaiNguyen, Oct 10, 2010
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    It's not a Best Buy model. I bought it from Xotic PC. I found a driver posted somewhere else on the forums called "Camera_Chicony_7246_615200270". It's installed but I've yet to try the webcam on MSN or skype. I'll update this thread as soon as I get to it.
     
    Awakened, Oct 10, 2010
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    JosephThaiNguyen, Oct 10, 2010
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    oh nevermind...then good luck
     
    JosephThaiNguyen, Oct 10, 2010
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    update msn 2011 that solved my problem with the camera with msn
    about skype i didn't had any problems
    but still i can't use the virtual camera effects ....
     
    mite_jan, Oct 11, 2010
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    Thanks for all the help guys. Reinstalled the driver and installed MSN 2011 and everything's smooth. Skype still has problems (webcam works for around 2 minutes and shuts off) but I'll save that one for later.
     
    Awakened, Oct 16, 2010
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