Trick to Use Logitech QuickCam Messenger in Windows Vista
Officially, older batch and most of the Logitech QuickCam Messenger is not supported and not compatible with Windows Vista, although you may misleading believe otherwise as QuickCam 10.5 software supports Vista is provided for free download. However, in most of the case, except Logitech QuickCam Messenger with P/N no. of 861225 and USB/PID of 08DA will fail in installation during the webcam setup, where Vista unable to detect the webcam even though you have inserted the webcam.
On the other hand, using Windows Vista Add Hardware Wizard will not detect any driver for the webcam, even though you have extracted the driver files from the executables, no matter the Wizard search automatically online and locally or been asked to browse and locate the software drivers on the unpacked location.
In addition, Problem Reports and Solutions applet may appear after the failed driver installation for Logitech QuickCam Messenger with the following message:
Windows Vista does not support Logitech QuickCam Messenger
This problem was caused by a compatibility issue between Windows Vista and Logitech QuickCam Messenger.
Logitech QuickCam Messenger was created by Logitech, Inc..
Recommendation
—————-
To search for similar devices that are compatible with this version of Windows, visit the Windows Vista Hardware Compatibility List website online.
However, it’s not totally out of hope for owner of Logitech QuickCam Messenger who has upgraded to Windows Vista. The following hack will use Windows XP driver (a common trick to use non Vista compliant device) to install the webcam in Vista:
- Download QuickCam 8.4.8 with driver for WinXP.
- Install WinRAR if not already installed yet.
- Open the setup installer qc848enu.exe and unpack its contents to a folder. Alternatively, right click on qc848enu.exe and select “Extract to qc848enu\” option.
- Insert or plug in the Logitech QuickCam Messenger to a USB port if not already done so.
- An “Driver Software Installation” icon in systray (notification area) should appear, which will pop up detailed message if click. It should fail, and “Add Hardware Wizard” dialog window will appear. Choose to install the driver manually by instructing the Wizard to locate and look for the web cam driver inside the Drivers folder under the unpacked folder of the qc848enu.exe setup program. You can use browser button to select the folder.
- Windows Vista should grab the XP driver and install it properly.
- Download the latest version (10.5.1) of Vista compliant QuickCam software from Logitech to install the software on Vista.
- Run the setup (qc1051enu) normally. You may need to skip the detection of webcam near the end of installation process.
Update: Fix for Logitech Quickcam in Windows Vista SP1.
Voila, you can now use the Logitech webcam to capture images or use it in conjunction with video chat in IM programs such as Windows Live (MSN) Messenger, AIM Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, Skype or run Logitech VideoCall.
This hack may work on other Logitech QuickCams that doesn’t yet or will never support Windows Vista too, such as Logitech QuickCam Zoom Silver, QuickCam Notebooks Deluxe, QuickCam Express, QuickCam Chat, Quickcam Orbit/Sphere, Quickcam Pro 4000, QuickCam Orbit MP, QuickCam Chat and etc. However it’s not tested. If you willing to try out and feedback is appreciated.
Related posts:
- QuickCam UltraVision from Logitech
- Activate 64-bit Windows Vista (Ultimate and x64) with TimerStop v2a Crack plus 2099 Trick
- Trick to Buy and Install Full Retail Windows Vista at Upgrade Price Even Without Existing Old Windows CD
- Yahoo! Messenger for Windows Vista Features with Video Preview
- Windows Vista One Click Timer Stopper and 2099 Trick Activation Crack
137 Comments
Pages: « Previous 1 2 3
Thank you very much
Been looking for this solution for a loooong time! Works also on my Win 7 
hi,i have an ANC webcam that working fine with windows vista but the only thing that doesnt seem to be working is the capture photo button on top of the cam whereas it works just fine with windows xp!!im puzzled!!plz help!!thanks!
Thanks, it works, mij son is very happy thats his cam works under vista
Thx x trillons!!!!!!, works for Seven Ultimate 32Bits!
The main thing that people need to know when looking at this product is that it is designed for laptops. It has a very sleek and compact design with a nice carrying case to go with it. The microphone/headset is also a very attractive piece. But asthetics aside, here are a few key points regarding this this product:
Pros:
- Compact and easy to take anywhere your laptop goes
- Good video quality (as tested with MSN Messenger). I compared this to other webcams which tauted a true 1.3 megapixel image. The lighting adjustments that are available and the face-tracking are also a helpful addition. I cannot seem to get the frame rate all the way up to 30 fps, but that may be due to my computer and my connection.
- Easy installation. It is very easy to set up.
Cons:
- I think webcams in general are stil a little complex for users who are not technologically savy. I tried have a couple older relatives install it on their own. No go. But this would be true of any webcam.
- The USB cord which comes out of the camera is short. I have a small laptop… but for users with mega-media-laptops, depending on the USB port location, the cord will probably be just long enough, without much extra give.
- The carrying case does not fit the camera and headset neatly. (Or at least I can't figure it out).
Additional notes on the software: The video effects are nice, but it doesn't seem to do well with my face. It actually does better with my wife's face. It essentially tracks your facial structures and moves and changes the 3D animated image to match it. It is a really nice touch. But it may be more or less effective depending on your facial features.
About the hardware: The headset itself is average. I like that it is very compact. The ear piece fits nicely on my ear. But it's not the best quality microphone for use with programs such as Skype.
Summary: All in all, I am pleased with the product – mainly because I had reasonable expectations on what a notebook webcame would be. I recommend this product for those who, like me, need to use it on the go.
ookay it worked perfectly but i have a little problem. i can hear people while talking on cam, also i can hear windows s sound. but i can t listen anything. do you have any idea*
Awesome! Thanks for the hack.
thnx works in vista
it works perfect thak you
Works also in 7 with muchhh patient (3 ours)
is the latest post about using quickcam for window 7 work for type V-um14 aka V-uas14?
on this step
6. Select choose where to look for drivers and click on the folder where the drivers were unpack before.
where should i point the driver folder? sorry if this is sound stupid but when i did the installation, i didnot pay attention bout the folder
i tried these steps on win 7 64 bit i cant seem to get it to work
Cryoptic
January 25th, 2010 10:48
113
This works for Windows 7 as well!
To summarize the steps:
1. Download the latest driver from Logitech website for Logitech QuickCam Messenger [V-UBC40] for the desire OS & bit:
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/435/3780&hu…
2. Run the setup installer file (ie:lws110.exe); you don’t have to install VID; just unpack the drivers.
3. During the installation, it will ask you to plug in the Logitech QuickCam Messenger to a USB port.
4. Once it is detected, it will say that it’s not compatible; just click to continue installation anyway.
5. Unplug and re-insert the USB connector and Windows will automatically detect it.
6. Select choose where to look for drivers and click on the folder where the drivers were unpack before.
7. Logitech QuickCam video driver should install normally but the audio driver will say that “the device can not be started” even though the driver is installed as “Logitech Audio (Messenger).”
8. To fix this audio problem, you have to replace the current Windows 7/Vista “usbaudio.sys” with an older Windows XP version (version 6.06 or earlier).
9. You will need to find a copy of usbaudio.sys from someone with Win XP which is located in x:WindowsSystem32drivers.
9. Now you have to take ownership and grant full access permission of x:WindowsSystem32driversUSBAUDIO.SYS file in your computer.
10. Here is how to do it:
http://www.tipandtrick.net/2008/how-to-take-owner…
11. Once permission is granted, rename the file to “usbaudio.win7.sys” (keep for future use).
12. Copy the Win XP version of usbaudio.sys to the same folder x:WindowsSystem32drivers.
13. Restart the computer and now both video and audio should work properly.
Good job man, it works perfectly
I have a Logitech Quickcam Messenger old version V-UAS14. It's possible to get this drivers works at Windows 7 x64?
I have one question, it's working with x64?
it works!
Hi Brilliant worked first time. I have been trying for day's to get my cam working with Vista but nothing. Then i found this page and folloed your instructions and Voila thanks a Stack.
Did this step by step.. I can't find the Drivers is in the damn folder.. Is it in Bin? WinNew? WinAll? I dont know.. Been looking for a file.. .inf file of some sort in order to extract it from the folder qc848enu .. If anyone here knows what directory its in at.. (Step #5..) Please help… geezus.. 4-5 hours of waste doing this..
the problem that i am having is my computer wont find the webcam on yahoo messenger i can use it one time but if i log off of my messenger my cam wont work again camera source needs to be set on the computer not messenger once you set your computer up the way i forgot your quickcam will work everytime i remember something about add a 0 and you type a few commands in something and your messenger will find your webcam and will work
i have a logitech quickcam on vista i had to reformat and i lost the paper i once had but there is a setting on the computer i forget where but you went there added a 0 and typed a few commands and the webcam worked on vista maybe someone here might understand what i'm trying to say and help all of us who have a logitech webcam
Muchas Gracias from Colombia
Thanks so much, I believed i had to buy a
camera, but now i dont have to !!!
Please keep giving us solutions to our win7 problems.
We really apreciate these contributions.
Thanks It works in my Vista.
Thanks again
Aww.. It won't work.
This works for Windows 7 as well!
To summarize the steps:
1. Download the latest driver from Logitech website for Logitech QuickCam Messenger [V-UBC40] for the desire OS & bit:
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/435/3780&hu…
2. Run the setup installer file (ie:lws110.exe); you don't have to install VID; just unpack the drivers.
3. During the installation, it will ask you to plug in the Logitech QuickCam Messenger to a USB port.
4. Once it is detected, it will say that it's not compatible; just click to continue installation anyway.
5. Unplug and re-insert the USB connector and Windows will automatically detect it.
6. Select choose where to look for drivers and click on the folder where the drivers were unpack before.
7. Logitech QuickCam video driver should install normally but the audio driver will say that "the device can not be started" even though the driver is installed as "Logitech Audio (Messenger)."
8. To fix this audio problem, you have to replace the current Windows 7/Vista "usbaudio.sys" with an older Windows XP version (version 6.06 or earlier).
9. You will need to find a copy of usbaudio.sys from someone with Win XP which is located in x:WindowsSystem32drivers.
9. Now you have to take ownership and grant full access permission of x:WindowsSystem32driversUSBAUDIO.SYS file in your computer.
10. Here is how to do it:
http://www.tipandtrick.net/2008/how-to-take-owner…
11. Once permission is granted, rename the file to "usbaudio.win7.sys" (keep for future use).
12. Copy the Win XP version of usbaudio.sys to the same folder x:WindowsSystem32drivers.
13. Restart the computer and now both video and audio should work properly.
Hi, I have tried the steps that you've described and when i chose the location of the drivers it told me that the computer did not found the drivers although i did everything as you wrote..
Works great! Kind of ridiculous that the old quickcam messenger isn't supported on Vista however…
Thank you! This saved my life.
But I'm having problems with my sound. I cannot hear anything. I have a laptop & built in-speakers. I have checked if they accidentally got muted or something but my laptop says they work. I plugged in my headphones as well but they didn't work either.
Does anyone know how to fix this?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks a lot … did all as noted and video works perfect.
I, as some people too have the problem with the microphone. The device cannot start it says in device manager. Any cure for this?
Thanks for the great advice. It worked for my Quickcam Express(V-UB2) on Win7 Ultimate perfectly..To be honest I had lost my confidence to install this device and was going to revert to WinXp, but now there's no need ….Lot of Thanks any way!!!!!
It worked perfectly on my Quickcam Messenger, great!
I didn't install the logitech software though, it's still works perfectly with skype etc.
It doesn't work with older Quickcam Express. Last OS for that product is Windows XP.
Sorry guys
I sent my disagree about your mater before, beause I did a Little confusion, I was facing that you're talking about windows 7 RTM.
Sorry but I forced to disagree your advise above.
For you get success with your logiteh quickcam mesenger on windows 7 build 7600, you just should download the driver for The Quickcam Chat for skype, http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/435/263&hub…
That's it, will works fine, I had problems before with mine cam, And resolved as related.
Thanks so much for this. Works great in windows 7 as well. Just DL the 10.5.1 vista drivers, and search the same folders with the wizard to get it to install.
I have a QuickCam Pro USB (dark focus ring) webcam and I have tried your instructions, but the Quickcam software says "webcam is in use by another application". I have stopped all services and programs from running at startup and still nothing… HELP!!!!
The older logitech QuickCam Chat works on win vista! Cool!
@Tess : Install 7-zip instead of Winrar. http://www.7-zip.org/ It works great and it's free.
Thank you very very much for this post. I can now run my QuickCam Messenger on Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 (I don't really need the microphone because I'm using a separate desktop micro, so I'm skipping the second fix).
Merci infiniment, grazie mille !