It doesn't need drivers, but there are some companion apps that will help you get the most from it. With Skype specifically, you have an option in the app's settings menu to test the video before you use it to make sure everything is working OK. That, in turn, means apps which can use a camera can see the webcam, including Skype.

That is, as soon as you connect it to your computer over USB, Windows will recognize it as a camera. The Logitech C922 is a simple plug and play affair on a Windows PC. I sincerely appreciate your help with this.Plug and play support for all Windows apps I have also tried to load Splitcam and that did not work either. In Windows 7 there is no specific software installed to control the webcam. Try closing other programs that might be using your webcam.' The specific message I get when in Skype is as follows 'Can't start video. I have updated all drivers and the system itself so everything is up to date.

Seen a great deal about issues with webcams and Windows 7, but non of the suggestions in those forums have worked. I have looked at the Skype forum and searched many others online and have I have been on hte phone with Lenovo help and they now want to re-image the system back to factory settings, which I would prefer not to do if I can get this working another way. I have been able to get the camera to work using the Windows Live Movie Maker software, but not in any messenging software - primarily Skype and Yahoo Messenger. Here is some more information about my system. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread. Please remember to click 'Mark as Answer' on the post that helps you, and to click 'Unmark as Answer' if a marked post does not actually answer your question. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information. Note: Since the website is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice.

If the issue persists, please contact Skype forum to get more help.

You can set your video privacy settings in Skype -> Preferences -> Privacy. Therefore, go to load the latest drivers from the manufacture's site.Ĭlean Boot and select your video device in Skype under Skype The issue could be caused by old graphic card driver or webcam driver. Would you please let me know if any webcam related software is installed?

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