Weird but worked for me for yahoo and messenger but not quickplay. If you have the Chicony web camera, follow these steps to download Acer webcam drivers.
1.
Download Acer 5210 Chicony Webcam drivers.
2. Run the setup file.
3. Follow installer prompts then RESTART PC.
4. Ignore the 'installing drivers' popup.
5. Open up the Control Panel.
6. Open up the Device Manager.
7. Select webcam from 'Imaging Devices'.
8. Right click on webcam and select 'Update'.
9. Select 'Browse computer for driver'.
10. Choose 'Let me pick from list of devices on PC'.
11. Uncheck 'Show compatible hardware' checkbox.
12. Scroll down to Chicony manufacturer.
13. Choose the 'Acer Crystal Eye Webcam'.
14. Install even if a question pops up.
YOU ARE DONE AND ENJOY YOUR CHATTING WITH ACER CYRSTAL EYE WEBCAM.
Thanks to
DylanBennett for uncovering this odd fix for the HP webcam
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