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Troubleshooting Issues with a 1.3 Mega Pixel Web Cam on Microsoft Windows - ACBRCOMPUTADORES P4M266

Are you experiencing difficulties getting your webcam to work properly after installing or re-installing its driver files? This issue is more common than you might think, especially when dealing with older hardware like the 1.3 mega pixel web cam found in some ACBRCOMPUTADORES computers.

In this article, we'll walk through a step-by-step process to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to your USB2.0 camera not functioning correctly on Microsoft Windows operating systems.

Symptoms:

* The computer recognizes the hardware (webcam) when you plug it into the USB port.

* However, after recognizing the device, it asks for additional driver files instead of launching any video capture or conferencing software.

## Cause and Solution

The primary cause behind this problem is typically due to either a missing or corrupted driver file being present on your system. Let's dive deeper:

### 1. Missing Driver File(s)

When you first install the webcam, it comes with its own set of drivers pre-installed in the form of .exe files (Executable Files). Sometimes, these files might get deleted or become corrupt during software removal processes.

Solution:

* Check if your system has any CD/DVD drives available. If yes, insert the provided driver installation media into one of them.

* Navigate to My Computer > Drive Letter (where you've inserted the USB drive) and double-click on it.

* Look for a folder named 'Drivers' or something similar depending upon your operating system version.

### 2. Corrupted Driver File(s)

If step 1 above doesn't work, chances are that one of more driver files have become corrupted during download or installation.

Solution:

* Go to the official website (usually provided with the webcam's user manual) and download the latest USB2.0 Camera Drivers for your specific operating system version.

* Once downloaded, locate the .exe file(s), right-click on them and select 'Run as Administrator' if prompted.

* Follow all instructions displayed during installation until completion.

## Additional Tips

### 1. Check Device Manager for Conflicts

Sometimes, there might be a conflict between other USB devices or drivers installed on your system causing issues with the webcam's functionality.

Solution:

* Press `Windows + X` and click on 'Device Manager'.

* In the left-hand side panel under 'Legacy' section double-click on 'USB2.0 Compatible Devices'.

* Right-click on each device listed here (except for your main USB Controller) and select 'Uninstall'. Then restart your computer after doing this.

### 2. Rollback Drivers to Previous Version

If none of the above solutions work, you can try rolling back the drivers to their previous version before any recent updates were made.

Solution:

* Press `Windows + X` and click on 'Device Manager'.

* In the left-hand side panel under 'Legacy' section double-click on 'USB2.0 Compatible Devices'.

* Right-click on your USB2.0 Camera device listed here.

* From context menu select 'Properties'.

In conclusion, troubleshooting issues related to a non-functional 1.3 mega pixel webcam can be quite challenging without proper knowledge and patience. However, by following these simple steps mentioned above carefully should help resolve most common problems faced during its usage on Microsoft Windows operating systems.

If you're still experiencing difficulties after trying all the solutions provided here or if your issue persists despite rolling back drivers to their previous version then it might indicate a hardware related problem with either webcam itself which requires professional assistance from an authorized service center for further diagnosis and repair work.

Microsoft usb20 camera driver 1.3 megapixel