M1530 webcam troubles

Ive had a M1530 for a couple of years, and after getting a virus I took it to a shop and they cleared it for me. The webcam manager etc is uploaded, due to the disc being present, but if you try to use the webcam it comes up saying it isnt connected. Ive tried going on dells website and downloading the server, however when i try to unzip the file it says it requires a disc, which isnt supplied.

Anyone got the solution or ideas?

Im no I.T man, no nice and simple instructions if possible.

Thank you

 

First u need to install Webcam Driver.

Download the Webcam driver from here,

http://forum.notebookreview.com/del...l-xps-m1530-manuals-drivers-applications.html

just click on the above link provided by sinstoic

then browse to Webcam Driver, its jst 6MB. click on Download: R165116.
then install Webcam Driver, now your webcam manager should run fine

Description: Creative Labs Laptop Integrated 0.3M CCD, 2M CCD Webcam
Release: 12/12/2007, R2RC1, A04
Size: 6.10 MB
Download: R165116
Source: Dell

PS: later you can check windows update if new webcam driver is available or not?

hope it helps

 

thank you for the advice, i followed it, allowed it to restart and its made no difference. It still says it is disconnected

Anymore ideas?

James

 

Try reinstalling both the driver & the webcam software.

go to control panel>program & features> then uninstall the following

Dell webcam manager
Dell webcam center
Advanced Audio FX Engine
Advanced Video FX engine
laptop integrated webcam driver
live cam avatar creator
live cam avatar

once uninstall is done, reboot, then install webcam driver> then webcam manager.
it shd work.

 

its been some time but i finally got round to it and unistalled everything i was directed to, then installed the driver and the manager.

However everytime i try launch it, it says either "your webcam driver is not installed" or "no supported camera detected."

It has a built in 2MP camera as I am sure you are aware.

So anyone any ideas?