How to install a Web Cam in Windows 8
Description: This article will show how to install a web cam in Windows 8.
- When installing a USB device such as a Web Cam, Windows will need to install software in order for the device to operate correctly.
- The camera should have come with a Driver CD. Insert the CD into your optical drive. This should be done while the camera is not connected to the computer.
- The software will advise when to connect the device.
- The installer screen will come up automatically.
- If the installer does not automatically run, click the tile labeled Desktop.
- Click the folder icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Click on your optical drive and select the installation file.
- The installation software will ask to Extract all or Run.
- Click Run - you will then be presented with the installation options - select the defaults and proceed with the installation.
Here are some links to installation locations of various brands of cameras.
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