There are a lot of computer brands nowadays. While two market monopolists - AMD and INTEL - are engaged in the production of processors, there are a lot of manufacturers of component materials. For example, webcams are produced by many companies. If you have a webcam and don't know its model or manufacturer, there are several ways to find out. Any model of a webcam can be determined using the system method.
It is necessary
Computer, webcam, Driver Cure app, Internet access
Instructions
Step 1
The first way is the easiest. Connect your webcam to your computer and wait for the operating system to recognize the new hardware. If the webcam is automatically recognized, then model information will be available in the toolbar below. Click on the new device icon. Information about the model and specifications of that webcam appears.
Step 2
If the system does not recognize the webcam and says "Unidentified device", you need to update the drivers via the Internet. Click on "My Computer" with the right mouse button. Select "Properties", then go to the "Device Manager" tab. On the very top line, right-click and then click on the "Update hardware configuration" command. Find the line "Unknown device". Click on it with the right mouse button. In the menu that appears, select "Update Driver". The system will update the driver. After updating the driver, the device will be recognized and you can see the model of the webcam.
Step 3
If, nevertheless, using the device manager, the system cannot find drivers for the connected equipment, you need to use a special program to find them. Download Driver Cure app. Install and run Driver Cure. In the program menu, simply select the connected device to which you want to find the driver and click "Search". The program will automatically find and install the required drivers. After installing the drivers, the webcam model name will be displayed at the bottom of the Windows toolbar.
Step 4
When the drivers are installed, not only the webcam model will be available, but also its specifications, resolution and functionality. On the Internet, on the manufacturer's website, you can always see all the capabilities of the webcam model and find out information about the functionality.
