Vaio VGN-TZ37GN Webcam not detected in Windows 7 & XP

Hello Members,

I have been facing this problem with my Sony Vaio VGN-TZ37GN ever since I have received this laptop. This laptop came pre-installed with Windows Vista. Since I was unconfortable with Vista I downgraded the OS to Windows XP Professional SP3. I was surprised to find the the Device Manager does not detect the inbuilt Webcam. When i try to install the XP drivers provided by Sony it gives me an error saying "Failed to Update the Driver". i have tried to search for the drivers of the Motion EYE Webcam VGP-VCC7 through other sources but in vain. I have also tried Driver Updating tools such as Driver Magician & Driver Genius Pro. but they also did not detect the Webcam.

Now I have installed Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit. Still i have the same problem in this OS. I have tried installing the Webcam drivers for Vista Ulitmate 32 Bit provided by Sony. The installation Finishes successfully. But Still i can't see any webcam installed in my Device Manager.

Also to mention that my Device Manager in both OS's XP and 7 does not have any Unknown Devices left for installation.

Can anyone please help me getting this fixed???

 

has camera works under vista?
if yes you have to show manualy driver in device manager as *inf

 

^ If understood even with Vista camera was not working.Good chance it is a faulty one..