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reinstalling win98se again
Name: pezzi Date: October 29, 2003 at 07:43:15 Pacific OS: win98se CPU/Ram: 192
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Hi just wanna know if its ok to reinstall windows without formatting my HD i upgraded my memory from 64 to 192MB and my webcam connected to USB stopped working i tried all the suggestions in different forums but to no avail and as a last resort i wanna see if it works again incase i reinstalled windows.many thanx.
Name: Stuart Date: October 29, 2003 at 07:52:20 Pacific
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There is no need to reformat to re-install. Just install over the top of the current instalation. Windows will re-write the registry and correct and errors and replace any corrupted files.
You may have to reinstall the USB drivers.
Stuart
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Response Number 2
Name: johnoh Date: October 29, 2003 at 08:04:01 Pacific
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hope you tried this too
http://www.usbman.com/
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Response Number 3
Name: pezzi Date: October 29, 2003 at 08:20:55 Pacific
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thanks and i tried suggestions at the www.usbman.com too but didnt worked my webcam is not being detected at all although i enabled plug n play and usb support in bios but still its not being detected. wonder wots gone wrong.
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Response Number 4
Name: anenefan Date: October 29, 2003 at 08:46:38 Pacific
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Hi
Any other usb devices working? Does the usb plug dirrectly into the motherboard or is it through a connection that has ben shunted to the front of the machine? Are you using a usb card?
As you probably moved the machine slightly to remove the case, I would suspect a bung usb connection.
I wouldn't rule out the usb cable either.
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Response Number 5
Name: shaji Date: October 29, 2003 at 08:55:16 Pacific
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errrrr but if somthing isnt working..doesnt it shows in the device manager ? sorry but just being inquisitive.thanx
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Response Number 6
Name: bill Date: October 29, 2003 at 09:14:17 Pacific
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I suggest contacting the webcam's tech support.
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Response Number 7
Name: spamtrap Date: October 29, 2003 at 09:41:15 Pacific
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Plug something else into the usb ports to see if they are working. A device may be fine under windows device manager but still not work. At least that is my experience with modems. These were driver issues and cable issues in my case.
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Response Number 8
Name: sidney Date: October 29, 2003 at 11:52:19 Pacific
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how are you're USB ports connected to the motherboard? Built in, PCI card, or just a few wires from USB holes to Mobo? If built in, check device manager, then webcam drivers. If PCI card, remove and re-insert card(with power off obviously) check device manager for USB errors, then webcam drivers. IF the last then check the wires are on fully to the mobo, then check webcam drivers. (this would not show any problems in device manager, would report USB working correctly even though not detecting anything)
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