The webcam is recognized by Windows 8, but no application can use it

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I have a webcam without signed drivers (that kind of cheap/old webcam that's not plug and play and requires a driver, otherwise it shows in device manager as a yellow question mark)

After I installed the drivers in Windows 8 x86 (drivers unsigned, got the "red confirmation" during the install), I see it in the device manager as a webcam, and I see it in the Metro control panel in the "devices" tab as a webcam.

But, no Metro application can see it and use it, from the preinstalled Camera app, to Skype.

I checked the authorization in the charms bar, and I gave them the permission to access camera/mic, but it doesn't work.

So, I have the feeling that you need a webcam with signed drivers for use with Metro/Modern UI applications, am I right?

Is there is a fix for this, or do I need to buy a new webcam?

Magnetic_dud

Posted 2012-10-30T11:20:47.950

Reputation: 3 210

Tried with admin privileges? – Prasanth – 2012-10-30T11:23:43.513

You can't run Modern UI applications with admin privileges, I think – Magnetic_dud – 2012-10-30T11:24:13.180

Right. I totally forgot. – Prasanth – 2012-10-30T11:27:10.883

What system are the drivers for exactly? Most x86 drivers are not signed, as Microsoft doesn't require them to be, most drivers are not signed unless they are required to be ( i.e. 64-bit drivers ). – Ramhound – 2012-10-30T11:32:47.840

The drivers are for XP/Vista x86. (The webcam is from year 2004, so I think the drivers are for XP) – Magnetic_dud – 2012-10-30T11:34:39.317

Maybe check out this page: http://pureinfotech.com/2012/09/05/installing-unsigned-drivers-in-windows-8-step-by-step/ Not sure if it is relevant for your case, as you have been able to install the driver.

– Peter – 2012-10-30T12:09:48.047

Can you give us a screenshot of the Webcam in Device Manager. Thanks. – Django Reinhardt – 2012-10-30T16:48:42.473

It works with "classic" Windows apps (i.e. VLC) http://imgur.com/9SW8N

– Magnetic_dud – 2012-10-30T21:19:43.853

I installed skype for desktop and it works. It doesn't with Modern-ui Skype – Magnetic_dud – 2012-11-06T08:45:51.673

Answers

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It need signed drivers to work in Modern UI Apps. I bought a Microsoft Lifecam Cinema and it works...

Magnetic_dud

Posted 2012-10-30T11:20:47.950

Reputation: 3 210

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Double-check that your Web cam drivers are up to date. Open Device Manager (Go to the Start screen and begin typing Device Manager), and attempt to update the corresponding drivers.

If you're using Boot Camp, boot into Mac, copy the Boot Camp drivers onto an external device such as a USB drive, boot into Windows, and rerun Boot Camp driver installation.

mcandre

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