Can I use my lifecam 3000 without having windows live installed?

make sure you have the Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 latest software installed check it here
then make sure you have windows live messenger 8.0 and up
if you comply with this simple press the button on top of the cam
the one with the phone draw (#4) in the image inserted in the link
that should start the video conference menu from live messenger.

Try going to this web site to which has the driver and software!
http://download.cnet.com/Microsoft-LifeCam-VX-3000/3000-18489_4-99162.html
Blessings,
A/V Media Tech Guy

HI,

Please reinstall your windows live messenger and that will fix the issue.

let me know the result.

Thank You

yes

no, leave them alone it will work fine with as many as you want. If you start deleting things you will end up deleting system files and then nothing will work right

try this it may help, go to google and type windows messenger download, try downloading this again and it may pick up the web cam....i had windows live messenger installed and i downloaded it again and it picked up my web cam and its the same one you have. this may help you. when i first got my web cam set up i had no voice but after tinkering with it i got voice etc...

Browser is the Internet Explore used to get on the internet. Her is the site just double click on it and download Windows live Messenger and install it.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=d78f2ff1-79ea-4066-8ba0-ddbed94864fc&displaylang=en

Normal 0 Did you install the software with the camera connected to the computer? Disconnect the camera from the USB port and reinstall the software. When the program asks you to connect the camera, do so, and it should work. Hope this is of some help. Bud

Below is info for setting up Audio & Video to chat on line after you install , either Skype or a messenger program.


Web Camera’s have to be setup on the program they are to be used with. Just installing the camera on your computer does not set it up to broadcast on messengers or Skype.

Each program has Options that have to be setup in order for the Audio and Video to function properly.

A. Skype Setup:

After downloading and installing Skype set it up as follows:

1. Go to TOOLS, then OPTIONS, and click on Audio Settings and set the Microphone and Speakers to the computer Audio Card.
2. Then click on the Video Settings.
3. The camera if installed properly will come up and show a picture.
4. Then on the bottom of the page click on Save.

The camera and audio should function properly. Your friends and Family will now see and talk to you.

B. Yahoo Setup:

After downloading and installing Yahoo Messenger set it up as follows:

1. Go to Messenger at the top left and click on it.
2. Next go down to Preferences and click on it.
3. Next Calling and Devices on the right and set the Microphone and Speakers to the computer Audio Card.
4. Next go to the Test Audio section and (in blue writing) click on “Open the call setup assistant” and follow the instructions on the left window.

C. Windows Live Messenger:

1. After you start Windows Live Messenger, expand the view by clicking on the square on top left next to the red X.
2. Then on the Windows Live messenger window on the right side, click on “ “Show Menus.” And then click on “Show the Menu Bar”.
3. Next go to the Menu Bar on right side, click on “ “Action.”
4. Go to “TOOLS” and click “Audio and Video Setting” and follow the instructions.

NOTE: You audio and video shoud work. Enjoy.

When done both the Audio and Video will function properly so you can chat and see family or friends you are connected to.
Hope this helps. Bud

I purchaased MS Lifecam from Walmart at a bargain price of $50.00 yesterday. I quickly installed the s/w on my windows 2003 XP under 5 mins. The camera worked for exactly 20 mins. I opted out from installing the Live Messanger ( don't need it). However the s/w crashed within 20 mins, complaining of a fatal error, which it could not Debug, but insisted on sending off the report to MS..which I declined. After trying to reload the s/w on the same computer for 3 more times, which involved remove and re-install..I finally gave up on the 2003 XP. I then tried to load the s/w on my windows 7 laptop..got the same error message. After messing with it for at least 5 hours, and ruining half my day, I returned the product back to walmart and got my money back. What a scam!! The MS Support site tells you to reinstall windows 7 and then try to reload the d- -n!! s/w again. What kind of Freaking solution is that??!! BTW I have plenty of space on laptop, 80 gigs..so space was not an issue.

Hi, 1. Verify your internet connection. If it is possible change your DNS IP Address. 2. Try Updating your messenger Hope this helps