How do I make my external web cam the default web cam in Windows Vista?
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For your new Logitech webcam to function as the default webcam, you have to disable the inbuilt ‘’YouCam’’. To do this you have to turn it off in the BIOS setting which usually comes up while your computer is booting.
First restart your computer, before it boots hold down on the set key probably f2 for f3 (depending on the computer you are using). When you do this a list of options would come up, choose the option with the name’’ hardware/ peripherals’’, another list would come up. Search for the one labeled ‘‘camera’’, and disable it. Make sure you save this BIOS setting before you exit the page.
Next, allow the computer to boot normally and try again (this should work). If you are still having problems go to ‘’settings’’ on your computer, look for ‘’hardware’’, select your Logitech webcam right click and use it as the default webcam. Remember to restart your computer.
You didn’t mention the ‘’make’’ (e.g. Hp, Sony etc) of your laptop or PC in your question. But nevertheless this works for all types, if you encounter more problems, send me a PM. Enjoy your new webcam
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M$A detailed webcams troubleshooting in Windows Vista is available here
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I am using an HP laptop...where do I go to change the settings??
Right click on ''MY computer''' then select ''properties'' then choose ''device manager'''. You would see the inbuilt camera image, right click on the ''camera'' and disable it.Restart your computer and then make the new webcam the default camera.Hopet his helps
thanks :-)