Webcam Troubleshooting

 

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(Q1) Question

I have a p3 450mhz with 256MB RAM
and a 32MB Graphics card. I recently bought a AIPTEK pen 3 in 1 cam. Works great except as a web cam when ever I use a communication package with it I get cut off the internet.

(Q2) Question

I have just upgraded from win ME to win XP but now I can't use my webcam, All my contacts are running win 98se.
It seems that I am now running windows messenger and everybody else is running msn messenger, my son tried to install windows messenger but was unable to as the program said he had the wrong op system.
Does anyone know how or if we can get around this

(Q3) Question

I have used the CD provided with my CREATIVE webcam model number CT6840 however when I connect the webcam I receive a message stating:-
File 7610 set was not found
C:/windows/options/install NOT FOUND

I then have to disconnect the webcam and then reboot the computer to continue. Any suggestions please?

(Q4) Question

Why can’t I see any preview window (blank blue screen)? Why I can’t see my video device listed when I click menu->video source?

(Q5) Question

Why is the captured video too dark?