Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 only works after install !?!

The entries that the "install" places in the registry, should be found
in the .inf file the camera install uses. If the registry is not being
saved at shutdown due to corruption or other reason, then the entries
will not be there after startup.

In all USB ports?
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Cari (MS-MVP)
Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
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Cari & Bob I,

Thanks for your comments.

I have not noticed so far that registry entries were not correctly saved.
But as of yet, have not focussed on that ...

For the matter, if the cam is malfunctioning, this is not the case:
On a second install of XP on the same machine (a "safety install" for
maintenance purposes; as I do as a good practice on all PC's) it is
functioning perfect! So, I conclude that the problem lies in that specific
installment of XP, not in the hardware.
It is an installment of XP that the user now already use for more than two
years, with no great problems that could not be fixed, thus far ...
(N.B. Of course, on that installment are the SP's & security patches up to
date.)

Bob I: Do you have specific info about what registry entries I could/should
monitor?
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CU,
Eric @ TechNet MngtNgrps.

Try uninstalling the LifeCam software. Reboot your computer. Install the software again without plugging in the webcam. Plug in the webcam only when asked to during the installation and follow the instructions.

I need a free software for lifecam1.0 vx3000

I can't download the software
HELP
it won't let me

my problem with this webcam is I can adjust it to make it lighter as during the day the sun is out so i got to darken my cam as it's too bright and then like come night time i can't adjust it back unless i uninstal it and reinstal it. Everytime. Anyone else having that problem with the cam. I'm also checking back too see if they added any new effects too this cam and it's been like 6 months and nothing. The same effects as when i got it

Perhaps there is a issue with the registry entries being saved?

Hmmm, this is a strange one!!! Do other USB devices exhibit the same
behavior or not? If not, I'd call MS and get the LifeCam replaced, because
my VX-6000 certainly does not disappear after reboot on my notebook and it
must be very frustrating to have to reinstall it every reboot.

Have you tried it on another PC?
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Cari (MS-MVP)
Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
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Yes, in all USB ports. It does not matter on which one the cam is connected ...
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CU,
Eric @ TechNet MngtNgrps.