Hi, I received the webcam Windows Lifecam VX-1000 at Christmas and I've been trying to install it ever since. The software (version 1.4 given with the webcam, or 2.4 from the Microsoft website) installs properly, then I'm asked to plug in the webcam. My webcam LifeCam VX-1000 Microsoft. Does not work with the latest version of Windows 10 Creators Update. With the previous assembly of window 10.
LifeCam Driver Error & Solution:
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Resolving web camera errors can be tricky as often a computer may not show any error message and all you see is a blank screen. To help you out, here are some common LIFECAM VX-1000 errors and their solutions.
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Solution to errors displayed by LifeCam Software
When there is a problem with LifeCam VX-1000, either of the following occurs:
- You get a blank screen when you launch LifeCam software
- You see a random error message, such as “There is no camera connected to the computer”or “Initialization error”
There are several reasons for such errors: corrupt Display Drivers, LifeCam software not installed properly, or the computer does not meet the minimum system requirements for installing LifeCam VX-1000.
The first thing you must do is ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for LifeCam VX-1000. If it does not, perform the necessary upgrades.
LifeCam VX-1000 requires a USB connection
You should always connect LifeCam VX-1000 to USB ports that are directly connected to the motherboard as they offer better bandwidth than front USB ports. After connecting the LifeCam VX-1000 to a direct USB port, download and install the latest LifeCam software available for your webcam. If the problem still persists, you need to check Video Adapter Drivers and adjust display settings on your computer to resolve the issue.
Steps to update Video Adapter Drivers
To update Video Adapter Drivers, you need to have the name of the device and manufacturer of your video hardware. Follow the steps given below to find the necessary information about the video adapter manufacturer:
- Click Start
- In Start search box, type dxdiag. Press enter
- If prompted, enter Administrator password.
- Click Display Tab.
- Under Device tab, you can get the details of name and manufacturer of your video hardware.
- Click Exit
You will be required to use this information to download latest Drivers for video hardware from the manufacturer’s website.
Steps to adjust display settings
The minimum display resolution required for LifeCam VX-1000 is 800 x 600 at High Color. Follow the steps given below to adjust display settings
- Click Start
- In Start search box, type Personalization
- In the Programs List, click Personalization
- In Display Properties, click Settings Tab
- Move the Screen Resolution slider to 800 x 600 pixels setting
- In the Color Quality box, click on Highest
- Click OK two times
- Click Yes to save the changes to Display Settings
In majority of the LifeCam VX-1000 Driver errors, you will be required to download and install the latest Drivers for your Display Adapter and Webcam. This task becomes much easier with a Driver Update Tool, which automatically scans and updates all outdated Drivers on your system in minutes.
To update your LifeCam VX-1000 Drivers automatically, you can use a driver update tool and run a free Driver scan for your LifeCam VX-1000 or you can choose to manually update the drivers yourself.
Scan performed on 4/26/2017, Computer: HP NC214AA-UUW a6730sc - Windows 7 64 bit
Outdated or Corrupted drivers:8/19
Device/Driver | Status | Status Description | Updated By Scanner |
Motherboards | |||
Intel(R) 82801 PCI Bridge - 244E | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
Mice And Touchpads | |||
FUJITSU FUJITSU PS/2 QuickPoint4 | Outdated | ||
Elo TouchSystems Elo Serial Touchmonitor Interface | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
Usb Devices | |||
Samsung SAMSUNG Mobile USB Device | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
Sound Cards And Media Devices | |||
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Go! Pro | Outdated | ||
ASUSTek ASUS TV7134 WDM TVTuner (FM1216ME) | Outdated | ||
Network Cards | |||
Intel(R) Centrino(R) Wireless-N 100 | Corrupted By Microsoft Lifecam Vx 3000 | ||
Keyboards | |||
Microsoft Keyboard Device Filter | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
Hard Disk Controller | |||
ALi Coporation ALi M5229 PCI-Bus-Master-IDE-Controller | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
Others | |||
Datel Design & Development DSi AR HW Prog | Outdated | ||
Nokia Nokia C6-00 USB Phone Parent | Outdated | ||
ENE ENE CB1410 Cardbus Controller | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
Intel(R) Sensor Solution | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
Cameras, Webcams And Scanners | |||
SunplusIT HD Webcam | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
Video Cards | |||
Intel(R) HD Graphics | Outdated | ||
Input Devices | |||
Microsoft HID Non-User Input Data Filter (KB 911895) | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
Port Devices | |||
MediaTek MediaTek PreLoader USB VCOM Port (COM51) | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
Monitors | |||
Sony Digital Flat Panel (1024x768) | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
Mobile Phones And Portable Devices | |||
Acer NOKIA | Corrupted By Microsoft Lifecam Vx 3000 |