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May 11th, 2010, 11:28 PM
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Bajan56
Help! my os is windows 7 and I picked up this inexpensive ge minicam pro videocam model #98756 ver. 2, I didn't read the package before leaving got the thing home the highest version of windows listed is vista, I've looked online for a update driver for windows 7. Is there any hope or do I have to take it back? In advance I thank you for you help. BTW, I'm relatively new to all of this, so please, plain talk or you'll lose me.
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May 12th, 2010, 08:36 AM
#2
Registered User
Sometimes you can just have the cd in the tray and plug the camera in and let it search to see if anything on the cd will work
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May 12th, 2010, 09:56 AM
#3
Registered User
Most Vista drivers work on Win7. Alternatively you can try Windows Update.
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May 12th, 2010, 05:40 PM
#4
Thank's for being so prompt, but I managed to work it. I appreciate the info concerning the vista, win7 compatibility issue, didn't know thanx.
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May 12th, 2010, 05:43 PM
#5
Hey Ferrit, I tried that first with no luck, I scoured around until I found you guys, but one point of info. I did have to update directX. Again, I appreciate you guys.
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May 15th, 2010, 07:11 AM
#6
It's the pest again, listen, I'm just wondering if I installed a four port usb hub and run all my peripherals thru it would/could that cause my notebook to overheat? I have an external hard drive, receiver for cordless mouse, and videocam running from the hub, but the hub is ac powered. I configured this way to keep everything on the left side.
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May 15th, 2010, 07:30 AM
#7
Intel Mod
You laptop should not be worried, Bajan. The hub is self-powered, and in any case, a USB port can't have enough current drawn from it to cause any overheating of the laptop.
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May 15th, 2010, 07:50 AM
#8
Thanks Platypus, I've propped the things up and placed a fan nearby, I'm now checking out Newegg.com for a notebook cooling pad to resolve.
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May 15th, 2010, 08:28 AM
#9
Intel Mod
So you mean the laptop has been overheating, and you wondered if the hub was the cause?
That would suggest there's a cause such as fluff buildup inside the laptop causing high temperatures.
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May 15th, 2010, 01:45 PM
#10
Platypus, what is fluff, and how do I resolve it? Thanx in advance.
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May 15th, 2010, 06:02 PM
#11
Registered User
fluff is dust, hair,lint any obnoxious debris to plug your air holes.
Last thing I remember, running for the door,
I had to find the passage back to the place
I was before.
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May 15th, 2010, 07:27 PM
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May 15th, 2010, 07:28 PM
#13
What's the best way of cleaning out all fluff, and how often should it be performed?
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May 15th, 2010, 07:30 PM
#14
Another question while I'm here, how would I go about checking and updating all of my windows 7 drivers, and should I also attempt to update drivers for all installed programs?
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May 18th, 2010, 10:00 PM
#15
Registered User
Originally Posted by Bajan56
What's the best way of cleaning out all fluff, and how often should it be performed?
I use dry nitrogen. You can use a vacuum cleaner with soft brush. It is also best to get a cool pad so to keep you from burying it in blankets or thick padding on couch or chair or fluffy pajamas. Before cool pad I used a board that was a little larger than my Lap top, I would wax the board to hold down on lint and dust devils. I would clean it every month depending on where you are at.
Last thing I remember, running for the door,
I had to find the passage back to the place
I was before.
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