How to recover Crystal Eye webcam software
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Hello,
Due to an error, I deleted the folder that allowed me to activate my integrated Crystal Eye webcam on my Windows Vista laptop.
I would like to know if it's possible to download this software? If so, where? I can't seem to find it.
I would like to clarify that my webcam works perfectly with Skype, MSN, and is listed in my device manager.
However, I can no longer activate it via the start menu or desktop icon because the folder is no longer on my computer, and I don't have an installation CD.
Thank you very much to anyone who can help.
Configuration: Windows Vista / Chrome 16.0.912.77
Due to an error, I deleted the folder that allowed me to activate my integrated Crystal Eye webcam on my Windows Vista laptop.
I would like to know if it's possible to download this software? If so, where? I can't seem to find it.
I would like to clarify that my webcam works perfectly with Skype, MSN, and is listed in my device manager.
However, I can no longer activate it via the start menu or desktop icon because the folder is no longer on my computer, and I don't have an installation CD.
Thank you very much to anyone who can help.
Configuration: Windows Vista / Chrome 16.0.912.77
7 answers
Hello, I don’t know which brand of computer you have, but if it’s Acer, check there if that can help
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Start
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Acer
Acer eRecovery Management
Restore
Reinstall Drivers and Applications
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Hello Cristali,
Thank you for replying.
So the brand of my computer is Acer Aspire 5520.
I have indeed followed your instructions, but I can't find any Acer folder in my start menu. I have a folder called "accessories" and so on...
I also looked with "search" and scanned my hard drive, but found nothing.
Do you think it's hopeless to find a way to download and reinstall the drivers and applications?
Thank you for replying.
So the brand of my computer is Acer Aspire 5520.
I have indeed followed your instructions, but I can't find any Acer folder in my start menu. I have a folder called "accessories" and so on...
I also looked with "search" and scanned my hard drive, but found nothing.
Do you think it's hopeless to find a way to download and reinstall the drivers and applications?
If you want to find it, you also have the option to reset your computer to factory settings; at least then, you'll be sure to have it back again.
My computer was refurbished by a technician because it had crashed. When I got it back, just a few days later, my CD/DVD drive had disappeared. I had to buy an external drive, so I prefer not to mess with it as long as I still have a working webcam. All I want is to recover the functionality programs for my webcam so I can activate it and record my TV screen.
If that's not possible, I'm trying to see if VLC can act as a webcam?
If that's not possible, I'm trying to see if VLC can act as a webcam?
There is everything you need on the manufacturer's website.
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Have you thought about updating your webcam driver or disabling and re-enabling it?
Right-click on the webcam (in Device Manager)
http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2012/35/1346502458-webcam.png
Right-click on the webcam (in Device Manager)
http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2012/35/1346502458-webcam.png
Yes, it's one of the first manipulations I did and it didn't yield any results.
My webcam is indeed present and works perfectly with MSN or Skype, but I have no way to activate it from my desktop or the start menu.
I will keep searching online or find a way to download that famous Crystal Eye webcam functionality program so I can activate it whenever I want and take videos, photos, etc.
My webcam is indeed present and works perfectly with MSN or Skype, but I have no way to activate it from my desktop or the start menu.
I will keep searching online or find a way to download that famous Crystal Eye webcam functionality program so I can activate it whenever I want and take videos, photos, etc.
I found this, hope it helps you
https://download.cnet.com/Acer-Crystal-Eye-Webcam-Driver-for-Aspire/3000-2108_4-188685.html
https://download.cnet.com/Acer-Crystal-Eye-Webcam-Driver-for-Aspire/3000-2108_4-188685.html
Eureka !
Thank you, but I no longer need to re-download the Acer Crystal Eye software to turn on my webcam from my desktop.
I found a tutorial that explains how to use VLC to stream your webcam.
I had posted the link to the tutorial, but it seems to have disappeared, so I will outline the steps for anyone who might be interested.
Open VLC:
Go to Media - Capture Device - Configure Video and Audio (add the name of your webcam and microphone that should appear in the dropdown menu) - Click on Play.
To record a video:
Go to Menu View - Click on Advanced Controls
Click the red button to record and that's it!
Simple manipulation as I like! ^ ^
I consider my problem solved!
Again, a big thank you to Cristali, Spamator, and Rafit Jad Kuldinger for the time you dedicated to responding to me so quickly!
Have a great weekend.
Thank you, but I no longer need to re-download the Acer Crystal Eye software to turn on my webcam from my desktop.
I found a tutorial that explains how to use VLC to stream your webcam.
I had posted the link to the tutorial, but it seems to have disappeared, so I will outline the steps for anyone who might be interested.
Open VLC:
Go to Media - Capture Device - Configure Video and Audio (add the name of your webcam and microphone that should appear in the dropdown menu) - Click on Play.
To record a video:
Go to Menu View - Click on Advanced Controls
Click the red button to record and that's it!
Simple manipulation as I like! ^ ^
I consider my problem solved!
Again, a big thank you to Cristali, Spamator, and Rafit Jad Kuldinger for the time you dedicated to responding to me so quickly!
Have a great weekend.
You can download and reinstall it from the ACER support site:
https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/drivers
You need to choose the exact model of your PC (look under your PC, you will find several labels, one of which displays the model)
To ensure a clean operation, make sure that the software is not installed on your PC:
start/control panel / Programs and Features / uninstall
https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/drivers
You need to choose the exact model of your PC (look under your PC, you will find several labels, one of which displays the model)
To ensure a clean operation, make sure that the software is not installed on your PC:
start/control panel / Programs and Features / uninstall
Thank you spamator
So I looked in programs and features. There is indeed an Acer Crystal Eye icon. It's the only place, along with the device manager, where I can find it but I can't access the features.
First, I'll see if I can find the right software on the Acer website, which doesn't seem very user-friendly at all!
Tell me, if I uninstall Crystal Eye, does that mean I won't have a webcam anymore until I reinstall the version I find?
So I looked in programs and features. There is indeed an Acer Crystal Eye icon. It's the only place, along with the device manager, where I can find it but I can't access the features.
First, I'll see if I can find the right software on the Acer website, which doesn't seem very user-friendly at all!
Tell me, if I uninstall Crystal Eye, does that mean I won't have a webcam anymore until I reinstall the version I find?
acer crystal eye webcam
I really messed up by deleting that Acer.
But thanks for all your findings!