Webcam on USB

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Patrick
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Joined: 26. Nov 2008, 07:29

Webcam on USB

Post by Patrick »

Cant get my new webcam working in virtualbox 2.0.6
Webcam is Logitech S5500.
Cam is detected in device manager

Any one got a clue?
Thanks
Sasquatch
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Joined: 17. Mar 2008, 13:41
Primary OS: Debian other
VBox Version: VirtualBox+Oracle ExtPack
Guest OSses: Windows XP, Windows 7, Linux
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Post by Sasquatch »

If you bothered to use the search for "webcam" you would find plenty of topics where people got the cam working, but only with black video. That means that the USB speed is not enough, as others have tested.
Read the Forum Posting Guide before opening a topic.
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