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I can't find a driver for Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000, USB 2.0, for Windows 11 Pro/64-bit.

Anonymous
2023-10-02T06:17:35+00:00

I can't find a driver for Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000, USB 2.0, for Windows 11 Pro/64-bit.

In Computer Management there is Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000 in Device Manager but I can't use the webcam. It does not appear anywhere in the taskbar or anywhere else.

How can this be solved?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-10-03T00:32:13+00:00

    Dear PhenoOharra,

    Thank you so much for your explanation!

    In my previous message, I provided a thread with a link to download drivers for the Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000. Could you please check and apply them to see if they resolve the issue?

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

    Warm Regards,

    Arif

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-12-26T10:46:11+00:00

    I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this solution.
    Finally, thanks to you, I managed to reactivate the old but good Microsoft LifeCam XV-1000. Now the camera works very well on the usb 2.0 of my desktop with Windows 11 Pro/64 bit.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-10-02T11:06:23+00:00

    Regards Arif,
    Thank you for your prompt answer.
    This camera model is Microsoft. I do not understand why Microsoft does not provide updates for a product that belongs to it?
    This Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000 camera, USB 2.0, works perfectly on any laptop or desktop with Windows XP, 7, 10, but it does not work on equipment with Windows 11 operating system.
    This camera worked exactly and perfectly on this desktop with the same configuration, when I had Windows 7 Pro/64bit and Windows 10 Pro/64bit.
    I tried and managed to use the Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000 USB 2.0 camera on another desktop to see if it works correctly and works normally, but that desktop has Windows 10/64bit.
    Also, all Windows 11 updates are up to date.
    I have attached some screenshots:

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-10-02T07:59:33+00:00

    Greetings, Pheno! My name is Arif, and I will assist you today.

    Regarding your LifeCam, have you attempted to use it on another computer to see if it works correctly there?

    Also, it's worth checking if you've run all pending Windows updates, as this could potentially resolve any compatibility or driver-related issues.

    Please check the thread below which is related to your issue:

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

    Warm Regards,

    Arif

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