Thank for reading.
I am an HP DV6-6c38TX running Windows 7 x64
I also have VMWare Workstation 10 installed.
Drivers installed for the webcam are ;
ksthunk.sys
usbvideo.sys
Issues ;
1) running in normal Windows 7 x64 base machine (not VMWare)
a)
after booting the laptop I can use the webcam
b)
I run an app to capture an image and it works fine. I then close the app.
c)
I open Skype and use the webcam and then Exit Skype.
d)
I open the app again and it says - could not detect webcam device (assuming this comes from the app)
f)
I open Skype and check the webcam and it works. I stop the webcam (Skype still running)
g)
I start the app again and now the webcam works
h)
I Quit Skype, runthe app again, and it now says - could not detect webcam device
This is really driving me crazy and is very Frustrating.
That is just for the Laptop running as is.
2) VMWare
now in VMWare, this is worse.
a)
I attach the Webcam
b)
I run the same app, but it says - could not detect webcam device
c)
I close VWMare
d)
Now no app detects the webcam, not the app, not Skype.
e)
I check the Device Manager and in fact the webcam now does not even appear in the Dedvice Manager.
What he heck is going on ????
Any help appreciated.