Friday, October 4, 2013

How To Fix Issues With Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000

Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 is a webcam developed by Microsoft, which is compatible with Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows Vista, as well as with Windows 7. Features like 640 x 480 pixel video capture resolution, with 30 frames per second, sets it apart from other webcams.
Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 helps you to share videos & photos, through Windows Live Movie Maker and Windows Live Photo Gallery. The ease by which one can establish a video call with one touch of the Windows Live Call button is an added delight. Other features include LifeCam Dashboard, On-Device Storage, and Instant Messaging compatibility which makes it all the more convenient to use. The device is also optimized for Windows Live Messenger, and makes it easier to access. Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 comes with an inbuilt microphone, offering high quality sound, apart from capturing high quality videos, and photos.

Troubleshooting Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 

You might sometimes face trouble while installing the hardware on your computer. Follow these instructions to troubleshoot the problems in Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000. Installing Microsoft support drivers might also help fix many issues associated with your web cam.
  • Go to your desktop, and open the Start menu. Enter devmgmt.msc in the Start Search box. If there appears a pop up window asking for administrator rights, enter the password in the required area. Press Enter to open the Device Manager window.
  • Click on the Sound, video and game controllers option, and select Imaging Devices. You can see a sign with a black exclamation mark on a yellow triangle, against the device. This sign denotes that the device is not working properly.
  • Right-click on the particular device that has the problem and select the Update Driver Software option from the popup menu. You will be directed to the Hardware Update Wizard window.
  • Select Browse my computer for driver software option in the Update wizard window and click on the Browser link. A popup dialogue box will open with the Browse For option.
  • Type in the following path, C:\Program Files\Microsoft LifeCam\Driver32 into the Browse For field and click OK. 
  • Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions in the wizard till it finishes the process. Close the wizard when the procedure is completed.
By following the above steps, you can fix the issues with Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000. Also make sure that you have installed all the Microsoft support drivers required for the proper functioning of your webcam. Visit Microsoft Help and Support Center for any further assistance.

1 comment:

  1. I found through experimentation that a 16:9 goals of 960x544 was perfect. It gave us a rich smooth casing rate with the advantages of the widescreen perspective proportion and more extensive field of view. I like the Microsoft LifeCam Cinema.

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