Calling All Computer Techs/wiz`s, Help |
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Calling All Computer Techs/wiz`s, Help |
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Feb 3 2008, 11:57 PM |
I always have that problem with a couple of my devices (no video camera). Even though the software is on the computer it won't recognize the hardware unless I connect to the exact same USB port as it was plugged into when I first installed it.
Don't know why but that always does it for me. -------------------- My bands homepage
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Feb 6 2008, 04:20 PM |
Not sure about a camera but with some USB PnP devices an uninstall may still leave 'hidden' info on the pc - both in the registry and elsewhere - and so remain as 'ghost devices'. If you then try to re-install over the top you continue to get the same errors you had before. You can often find the ghost devices if you boot up in safe mode and look at Device Manager. If this is the issue Chris then you'd need to remove these ghosts as well mate before you attempt a clean new install.
Also, I'd agree with blindwillie - some usb devices can run into problems if they are installed to a USB extension card. They need to connect to the USB that is direct on the mobo - the USB on the front are not direct but will be on some sort of flying extension. Cheers, Tony ps I'll pm you a bit more on this. -------------------- Get your music professionally mastered by anl AES registered Mastering Engineer. Contact me for Audio Mastering Services and Advice and visit our website www.miromastering.com
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Feb 7 2008, 12:46 AM |
Get a RegCleaner software, it's a free shareware little app. Then you search for all dead regkeys in your registry database. Erase everything that has anything to do with your cam. For example, you can see the path of your cam written, model of the camera etc. WHen you've done that, replug the cam to the usb port that installed the camera in the first place. if it doesn't work that reinstall the whole software that came with your cam.
One more thing? Do you have Vista or windows updates turned on? -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Feb 7 2008, 03:37 PM |
Updates can cause the problem also, especially if you're on Vista, because some updates can make a mess in your registry. I don't recommend using the restore option - it is a bad option, and you will get a mess on your computer most of the time with that.
As i said, try reinstalling software and erasing the registry keys related to the camera. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Feb 7 2008, 05:10 PM |
thanks for the help/tips Ivan, appreciate it, I`m getting closer to the problem now, hopefully *fingers crossed*
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Feb 7 2008, 06:47 PM |
thanks for the help/tips Ivan, appreciate it, I`m getting closer to the problem now, hopefully *fingers crossed* So there's less a chance of a cheap Video cam and computer in the classifieds section now? hope it works out -------------------- My bands homepage
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Feb 7 2008, 07:45 PM |
So there's less a chance of a cheap Video cam and computer in the classifieds section now? well .. theres still a chance mate -------------------- |
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