Black and white webcam

when ever i video call my friends or anyone at that matter they're webcam is black and white. i've already uninstalled skype and reinstalled but that only works for a day or so. could someone help me with this issue? btw i am on a windows 8.1

Hello @Taqi_Shah,
Thank you for posting and welcome to the HP Support Forum. I am very interested in helping you with your issue. From what I have seen though, Your video output looks very bright. The image you have posted looks as if the brightness is a little high.
unfortunately, I do not have the background to support you in linux. There is plenty of information that i can use if you where running windows 8.1. However, If you can post me back with your complete model and product number. ( Use the following link to help with finding that )
Product number link
Once i have that information i will be able to narrow down the exact hardware and so on and see what we can do for you.
Hope to hear back from you soon.
Thank you and have a great day.
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