IdeaPad Z575 - Webcam freezes computer

Hello

We recently bought a Z575. When we had first, he had a lot on her factory default software and we used Skype with a webcam integrated without any problems. Then my nephew made a "tune up" and also ended up uninstalling a lot of the factory and the Lenovo software and uninstalling the webcam, without knowing it, we used Skype!

After you have reinstalled the driver, Skype and many other things, we now have a serious problem: every time we activate the built-in webcam to try to post a picture of it, the computer will freeze / lock-up. And it doesn't seem to matter in this program we use: Skype, YouCam, or any other third party software. If he tries to use the webcam, the computer hangs and must be hard-started using the power button. The confusion, it's that everything worked fine before that software and drivers got uninstalled!

Event logs does not provide guidance on what goes wrong; There is no material errors; Device Manager indicates that everything is "working properly" and I tried a variety of genertic, default and special drivers for the webcam - nothing seems to do the job.

I'm pretty computer, and I must say I am puzzled. Can anyone help?

We do not have an external webcam to test, in case you're wondering.

Well, so much for all the help of people here.

Reformatted, installed all the drivers, then the camera driver and the modified software. Works fine now.

Tags: Lenovo Notebooks

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