How to Identify Webcam Using PID Code

The PID Code is a Line of code which we use to identify our webcam device. Each webcam has it own unique PID code, and by using this code we can determine which drivers we need to install.

How to Check Webcam PID Code:
1. Fist open device manager.
2. Now look for "webcam device", it is normally located under the imaging device.  The name may varies depend on your webcam and model.

The picture above shows HP webcam listed, and there are no yellow mark on it means the drivers already installed. If the driver not yet installed normally you will see a yellow mark and sometimes it listed other device like picture below:

3. Right click on it and select properties. Then, select details and on the drop down menu select Hardware ID's.

4. Look at the picture above, the whole Line is the Hardware ID, the PID code is part of the Hardware ID. It start from PID and ended before & sign. From the picture above:

Hardware ID : USB\VID_064E&PID_A1116&REV_0313&MI_00
PID CODE: PID_A1116


How To Use PID code to identify/Download Drivers for The Webcam

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There 2 ways you can identify your webcam device and download the proper drivers.

1. By downloading from the manufacture download site.

Example you have an Asus A42JC, so we go to the download site and we will see lots of webcam driver listed, and we need to select one base on the PID code that matches the PID code displayed on the download site.

2. If you manufacturer does not list out the hardware ID or PID code for your webcam, we just need to Google the hardware ID to find out the right webcam driver. Example if you have an Acer 1810T and on the download site there are 3 drivers listed:

So to choose the right driver first we must obtain the PID code.

If Hardware ID is:
USB\VID_04F2&PID_B175&REV_1357&MI_00

So the PID Code is : PID_B175

Now if we Google the PID code the result would be:

 

From the search result the right webcam driver is chicony. If you have problem do let me know.

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How to Open Device Manager

A simple guide on how to open device manager base on your operating system.

Example of device manager screenshot (Windows XP).

Windows XP :

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1. Click start and select run.

2. Type in DEVMGMT.MSC and press enter

Windows Vista and Windows 7.

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1. Click start and on the serach box type DEVMGMT.MSC and press Enter.
2. Or you can also type in Device Manager in the search box.

Windows 8 and Windows 8.1

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1. Right click on start menu (left corner) and Select device Manager.

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Intel 82830M Graphics Drivers Installation For Windows 7

There is no driver for Windows 7 released by Intel or any other 3rd party website. So, in this post I will show how to install Intel(R) 82830M driver in Windows 7.

Before start:
- If you already have any Intel Graphic extreme system tray installed,  uninstall it first.
- If you success install the driver using the method I describe below, but the driver uninstall itself after restart, disable your internet connection during the whole installation process. 
- the driver in this tutorial is from Fujitsu, you are responsible to comply with the T&C if you are using this driver for other model. The best way is to download the driver released by Intel on any website that distribute the driver. Since the download link changes, I'm unable to provide one from Intel, I only have the link from Fujitsu and Nec Versa website.

1. Download Intel driver version 6.14.10.3741, you can Google it or use the driver below:

Intel 830M/845 Graphic Drivers
File Name :ST4110,ST4120,ST4121_VIDEO_INTEL_V6.14.10.3741_XP.exe
Version 6.14.10.3741
File Size : 5MB
Description: This driver design for Intel 82830M and 82845.
Download Link From Fujitsu:Download (exe)
Download Link From Nec Versa : Download (zip)

The driver already tested on one of the Dell Machine and worked

2. Extract the driver we downloaded earlier. For this tutorial I make folder in desktop and name it as Intel and extract the driver in that folder. If you use the driver from Fujitsu, you need Winrar software to extract the driver file. Remember the path of the extracted driver folder, we will need it later.

3. Open device manager by click start and type DEVMGMT.MSC and press enter.

2. Look for Video Controller Marked with yellow, right click on it and select update driver:

3. Select Browse my computer for Driver software.

4. Click Browse and Point to the driver folder we extracted earlier.

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 It is important to select the right folder so it will found the driver inf file.
Note that the driver inf  file (file that required for driver installation) is in Win2000 folder, so it is better to browse to that folder. In this example I extracted the driver file on a folder on desktop so the location will be: c:\User\YouComputerName\Desktop\Inte\ST4110,St4120.ST4121_VIDEO_INTEL_V6.14.10.3741-XP
(look at the picture below).

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5. After clicking next, the installation will begin and will take few minutes to finish. Don't worry if it take too long, it is normal. After installation finish reboot your system. If it prompt to reboot, please do so.

6. After reboot, you wait until you see a pop up message "new hardware found" or "Installing device software" or similar, just click on it.

7. Wait until the round circle gone (installation finish). reboot once again. (Force reboot if windows prompt something)

8. Wait until  you see a pop-up like in step 6 and click on it.

9. Another installation will take place. Reboot once again util installation finish and reboot once again. (at first it will only show "Intel(R) 82830M Graphic Controller, but latr you will see it will install all driver component needed as you see in the picture below). One driver will not installed (see picture) but ignore it.

Now your graphic should be listed on device manager as Intel(R) 82830M Graphics Controller and this means you are successfully installed the graphic drivers.

Additional Notes:
1. What to do if the driver uninstall itself after reboot?
-Turn off Internet, try different driver version or try with your original windows XP Driver.

2. Is there any other method to install this driver, yes, there are different method availble for example you cn read it here:
http://laptop-driver.blogspot.com/2014/08/intel-82865g82845g-windows-7-drivers.html

Do let me know the results along with your notebook model, your feedback could help others.

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Intel® 82865G/82845G Windows 7 Drivers

Intel stated that Intel® 82865G Graphics Controller drivers for Windows 7 is not available and discontinue the support for newer driver to be use with windows 7. However you can install it in Windows 7. Please note that the installation for the drivers varies depends on your model. I cannot tell which will work but you can try each method and see which worked for you.

1. Method 1 : Install Using Compatibility Mode.
2. Method 2 : Manual Installation.
3. Method 3 : Installing by Adding Legacy Drivers.
4. Method 4 : Installing by taking the computer system Privileges. 

For this tutorial I use Winrar software to extract the driver file.

Additional Information:
1. How to check weather my graphic driver installed or not : Read here
2. Where can I download winrar t extract the driver : Download here

Method 1. Install Using Compatibility Mode

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1. Download your original windows XP or Vista driver and extract the driver file, f you don't have it just download this driver:
Download :  Dell | HP/Compaq | Acer | Lenovo |

Intel® 82865G Graphics Controller
Driver Version: 6.14.10.4656
Driver Date: 08/01/2006
Download

2. For this tutorial, we will use Driver from HP/Compaq. Note that the file name is SP31355.exe. Now extract the driver file using Winrar or 7zip software. You will get SP31355 folder.

 3. Open SP31355 folder and click right click on setup and select properties.

4. Select Compatibility tab and tick "run this program in compatibility mode for" and select Windows XP SP3. You can also test with windows XP or SP2. If you are using Windows Vista driver select Windows Vista from the list. Click apply and then OK.

5.After that, right lick on setup.exe and select run as admin to install. Reboot after installation finish.


Method 2 : Manual Installation.

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1. The best drivers is to use the drivers build for Vista. Here is the version reported worked.

Intel® 82865G Graphics Controller
Driver Version: 6.14.10.4656
Driver Date: 08/01/2006
Download

Alternatively you can try with your original windows XP drivers. But try with the driver I mentioned above first. IF failed and you do not have your original XP driver. here is the download link base released by notebook manufacturer: Dell | HP/Compaq | Acer | Lenovo |

2. Download and extract the driver files. (see picture 2 in method 1)
3.  Open device manager by click start and type DEVMGMT.MSC and press enter.

4. Look at the display adapter and expand it, you should see Standard VGA listed.

5. Click, browse my computer for the driver software.

4. Click let me pick from a list of the device driver software form my computer.

5. Click have disk and click browse.
6. Select Win2000 folder and select ialmnt5.Inf and click Open (the ialmnt5.inf location may differ if you are using different driver version). There are only one inf file and it is clickcable. Just make sure it is in the extracted driver folder.

7. Click on Ialmnt5.inf and click open, and click next to begin the installation.
8. reboot after installation finish.


Method 3 : Installing by Adding Legacy Drivers.

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1. Download your original Windows XP or Vista Drivers. If you don't have it just download this drivers:

Win2k_xp1410.zip, (tested and worked)
Version 14.10, 6.51MB
Download Link

or

Intel® 82865G Graphics Controller
Driver Version: 6.14.10.4656
Driver Date: 08/01/2006
Download


2. After that extract the driver file. Remember the path of the extracted driver folder, we will need it later.
3.  Open device manager by click start and type DEVMGMT.MSC and press enter. (see picture in method 2)
4. Look at the display adapter and expand it, you should see Standard VGA listed.
5. Click on Display Adapter to select it, and click on action and select Add Legacy Hardware.

4. Click Next, if you come across this screen select "Install the hardware that I manually select from a list". and If Select "show all devices" if the option available in the next screen.

5. You should arrive at this screen now, click have disk and select browse, point to the driver folder we extracted earlier. (see picture 6 in method 2)
6. Select Win2000 folder and select ialmnt5.Inf and click Open (the ialmnt5.inf location may differ if you are using different driver version).
7. Click OK, if you see a lists of graphic adapter, select the graphic adapter base on your graphic device. (A driver package normally support more than one product).
8. Click next to start installing the driver. Click on finish when done.
7. Click Close button and click yes to reboot.

Method 4 : Installing by taking the computer system Privileges.  

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I already write a details post about this method where you can read it here. You can use this driver (Download) or directly use the driver I provided in the post : read it here:
http://laptop-driver.blogspot.com/2010/01/intel-8285282855-gmgme-windows-7-driver.html

Notes:
1. If you manage to install it, do let everyone know your model and which method and what driver version you use.
2. You suggestion are most welcome.
3. Any additional information to improve this post would be a great help.
4. Do let me know if you have problem with the installation.

Is there any other driver version, yes just read it here and use  the driver I provided in that post. Even the post is about different Intel graphic but it also contain drivers for 865 and 845 graphic.
Intel 915 graphic fro windows 7 (manual Installation)

Please read all t&c and do this at your own risk.

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Intel 82852/82855 GM/GME Windows 7 Driver

Intel 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller Driver For Windows 7

notes: make sure you follow the instructions carefully:
compile by: Lexxion
edited by: Black x

for expert you can skip certain part, because there are many different level of users, i compose this post in details.

IMPORTANT!
make sure you log in to you pc as administrator/use administrator account

Content:
Part 1: Download and extract driver
Part 2: Uninstall current driver
Part 3: EDIT c:\windows\system32\drivers\vgapnp.sys
Part 4: EDIT c:\windows\system32\drivers\vgapnp.sys part 2
Part 5: Final Step
FIX screen Rotation



PART 1: DOWNLOAD AND EXTRACTING DRIVERS

1. Download the drivers:

Intel(R) Graphics Controller 6.14.10.3722 (Windows)
Download (direct link)
Download (cnet)

(link fixed, but i'm not hosting this file, so if it got deleted you just google for the file name, i saw many site provide the download links)

Newer version: v6.14.10.4497 - Download
Fix resolution 1200 x 800
Able to run latest Intel Extreme 2 System Tray - as reported by anonymous
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2. here  files is in zip format, you need to extract it, i suggest for beginner to make your work easier, make a folder in desktop named intel graphic (right click on desktop and select new folder, type Intel Graphic)

3. Paste the driver you download on the Intel Graphic folder you just created, right click on the Intel_6_14_10_3722.zip you extracted and select extract here, it should look like this: (NOTE;: please remember where you extract the driver, you will need it later)

proceed to part 2.



PART 2: UNINSTALL CURRENT DRIVERS

1. If you already installed other driver and failed (if you don't skip part 2), you will find yellow mark on the device manager, right click on it and select uninstall. Your Device Manager should say that you have Standard VGA Driver installed under Display category and exclamation mark on "video controller". Make sure you restart PC when asked.


PART 3: EDIT c:\windows\system32\drivers\vgapnp.sys

1.Click 'Start' and in 'Search' type 'cmd'. The result will show on top. Right-click on 'cmd' and choose "Run as Administrator". If your account does not have admin rights you might be prompted to enter username and password. I used account that already has administrator privileges.

2. The type or copy/paste the following line (pics below): 

              takeown /f c:\windows\system32\drivers\vgapnp.sys

3. Press enter and the result will be success etc, refer to picture above. (the username are differ so your line might differ from the screenshoot)

4. Then type or copy and paste this line:
  cacls c:\windows\system32\drivers\vgapnp.sys /G peter:F

IMPOTANT: at line above you must replace!! peter with your computer name, how to check your computer name, click start and note under the pictures it show your pc name, look at the picture below:

above note my pc name is ajis

so my line will be

  cacls c:\windows\system32\drivers\vgapnp.sys /G ajis:F

, after that type it on your cmd (look at pics below after press enter

 There will be a confirmation message so type 'y'

PART 4: EDIT c:\windows\system32\drivers\vgapnp.sys


1. Open c:\windows\system32\drivers\vgapnp.sys right click and select open or open with.

 2. choose second option on the radio button "select program from a list of installed programs "

3. then select notepad

4. Just add any character to the begining of the text. Let's say we will add character x . So the text should start with xMZ and the rest of stuff. Save the file. This edit will render that file unusable.

example before we add text it should look like this:

after adding text it should look like this

PART5: FINAL STEP

1.First open device manager by click start and  type devmgmt.msc as shown in the pictures below.

2. In Device Manager uninstall Standard VGA Adapter.

3. It will prompt you to restart so do it.

4.After install you will see a message saying that certain devices did NOT installed successfuly, which is GOOD :).

5.Go to Device Manager and you should see the exclamation point next to "video controller" and "video controller (vga compatible)". Right-click on "video controller (vga compatible)" and SELECT update driver.


6.Choose "Browse my computer for the Driver Software" .

7. Then select browse:

 8. Then notice that in part 1 i suggest you extract the driver in new folder (folder name: intel graphic). After click browse point to the folder. expand by click the small arrow button until you find the win2000.

9. Wait for the driver to be installed. It might hang for a little (It will say that window is "not responding"). Do not worry as this is still installing the driver. It will prompt you to restart so do it. (If it does not prompt click anywhere and wait for message). After restart it will finish installing the driver.

10. Open c:\windows\system32\drivers\vgapnp.sys in any text editor. Remove the first character you put there which was x. Save the file. it should look like this before saving it (MZ - ignore other character)

Your file will be usuable again :). You can stop here if you want, but if you want to restore the permissions for the file to original state:

Right-click on any other file in the c:\windows\system32\drivers. Choose "Properties". Go to "Security" tab. Now compare that security tab with the security tab of c:\windows\system32\drivers\vgapnp.sys. Just make sure the security tabs of those two files look the same (all tabs and advanced options). In order to add "TrustedInstaller" it is not the same as regular usernames because it is a service.
You will need to type "NT SERVICE\TrustedInstaller" (without quotes) when adding it to own the file and to have all permissions. Once you done editing you can delete your account from c:\windows\system32\drivers\vgapnp.sys, because it was not there from the beginning. We took control over and the previous commands added it by default.
 

SCREEN ROTATION FIX:
Credit: Mike

1. Open registry editor by click start and tyoe REGEDIT.EXE and press enter.
2. Look for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE - - SOFTWARE - - Intel - - CUI
DISPLAY1 - EnableRotation - set value to 1

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Dell AIO 942 Windows 7/8/8.1 Printer Drivers

Normally windows 7/8/8.1 automatically installed the printer drivers,  we just need to install the Vista driver in compatibility mode (read tutorial). Here is the driver list:

Windows XP : Download 
* for windows XP, do not plug in your printer until prompted to do so.

Windows Vista 32-bit : Download
Windows Vista 64-bit : Download 

Windows 7/8/8.1 : Install Windows Vista drivers in compatibility mode OR
If resulting in error read instruction below.

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There are 2 ways to install Dell AIO 942 Printer Driver in  Windows 7,8 and 8.1 , choose your preferable method. (Plug in and power on your printer before proceed)

First Method: (Automatic Installation)
1. Download Dell Clean Up Utility first: Download R166311.zip
2. Extract the R16311 file and run DellCleanUpUtility.
3. After that run Microsoft Automatic Updates and it will install the latest drivers available for Windows 7,8 and 8.1 - depend on your operating system.

Second Method : (Manual Installation)
1. Download Dell Clean Up Utility first: Download R166311.zip
2. Extract the R16311 file and run DellCleanUpUtility.
3. After that we need to download the driver manually form Microsoft Update Catalog. Please open this download page using Internet Explorer: http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=aio%20942 
4. Click add and the View basket , and then click download :

Click to enlarge

5. After download finished, extract the CAB file using Winrar or 7zip software.
6. You will get 2 folder which each start with x86 and AMDx64.

x866 = 32-bit drivers
AMDx64 = 64-bit drivers

7. The open device manager (click start and type DEVMGMT.MSC) , right click on your printer and select update driver, select browse and point to the driver folder we extracted earlier.

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HP Pavilion dv2500 Windows XP/7 drivers

HP only released Windows Vista drivers for this model, If you install windows XP or Windows 7 here is the drivers you will need to install:



Chipset - Intel
Intel Chipset Installation Utility (Model With Intel Processor)
Will install chipset component Including SMBus Controller.
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download | Latest Version Available

Audio Patch 
Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture Bus (MS-UAA)
ONLY FOR WINDOWS XP - Install this patch first and reboot before installing audio drivers.
Download

Audio
Conexant  High Definition Smart Audio Driver
Windows XP :Download (mf link)| Download (sd link) | Download (4s link)
Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Automatically Installed, if not : Download

Graphic - Intel
Mobile Intel 965 Express Graphic driver
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 32-bit:  Download
Windows 7 64-bit:  Download 

Graphic - Nvidia
Nvidia 8M Series GS Graphic/Video Driver
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 32-bit : Download
Windows 7 64-bit : Download

Modem
HDAUDIO Soft data Fax Modem With Smart CP
Windows XP :Download
Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download

Keyboard
HP Quick Launch Button
Windows XP: Please Install .Netframework 2.0 first.
Windows XP : Download  
Windows 7 (32/64-bit): Download

Touchpad
ALPS Touchpad Pointing Device Driver
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download

Card Reader
Ricoh 5 in 1 Card Reader Host Controller Driver
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download

Fingerprint
AuthenTec Inc. AES2501 Fingerprint Sensor Driver
Only for model with fingerprint sensor.
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 (32/64-BIT) : Download
 
 
 

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