Dv6-1030us Webcam Problem

I have a dv6-1030us computer and it seems since I installed Vista Service Pack 2 the built in webcam works intermittently. (I noticed the problem too long after I installed SP2, so I have no easy route back to SP1) Most of the time it simply doesn't work; when you open the HP MediaSmart webcam program, your hear the sound of a usb device unplugging and get an alert that the "Connection to the video device was lost". If you check device manager the webcam still shows up as there and I don't see anything else missing.
Occasionally - and I have not been able to reproduce a chain of actions that are repeatable to help solve the problem - the camera does work. Probably less than 5% of the time. I have called customer service and they said other people are reporting a similar problem, but I have yet to see anyone post. I am wondering if I simply have a hardware failure with the camera. I have updated all drivers and have the latest bios version f.24. Any suggestions?

I've had this laptop for two years without a webcam problem. Upgraded from Vista to Windows 7. My webcam stopped working. If I go into HP MediaSmart Webcam it shows an image for a few seconds and then it loses its connection. I can't get it to work in the latest version of Skype anymore. It's not even an option to choose from. The only option is a Cyberlink webcam filter that I've never noticed as an option before. Any suggestions?

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Hi @PrinceKickster ,
Thank you for visiting the HP Support Forums and Welcome. I have looked into your issue of updating your HP Pavilion dv6-1030us Notebook and the Webcam not being seen in Imaging devices. Here is a document on fixing a Webcam after changing the OS. Here is a link to the Cyberlink Youcam software for Windows 8.
You should be able to click the action button and scan for new hardware in your device manager.
Have you taken apart the Notebook at all?
Hope this helps you.
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Dv6 integrated webcam problems

Anyone else out there with this type of HP integrated webcam that experiences a green screen with black flashes? Sometimes it just won't show an image - I am speaking of both Skype and HP Mediasmart applications.

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Welcome to the HP Support Forum!
I understand that you are having webcam problems. I am happy to help you, but it would be best to get the full product number and OS version. Please read the following documents if you need help in finding those.
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Hp pavilion dv6-1030us with windows vista 64 bit now upgraded to windows7 32 bit.

hp pavilion dv6-1030us originally with windows vista 64 bit now upgraded to windows7 32 bit. mic is unable to send sound in skype after upgradation.
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Hi,
Try the following.
First, uninstall Skype and when this has completed, restart the notebook.
When windows has reloaded, download and reinstall the Chipset driver Here.
When the installation has finished, restart the notebook again.
Let windows fully load, then download the IDT Audio installer on the link below and save it to your Downloads folder.
http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp45001-45500/sp45044.exe
When done, open windows Control Panel, open Device Manager and open up Sound, Video and Game Controllers. Right click the IDT device and select Uninstall - you should also get a prompt to remove the current driver, tick the box to allow this and then proceed with the uninstall.
When complete, shut down the notebook, unplug the AC Adapter and then remove the battery. Hold down the Power button for 30 seconds. Re-insert the battery, plug in the AC Adapter and start the notebook.
Let Windows fully load, then open your Downloads folder, right click on the IDT installer and select 'Run as Administrator' to start the installation. When this has completed, restart the notebook again.
Reinstall Skype and see if the Mic now works Ok.
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Hi ! Sense no one is repling, I'll offer my advice. Others my reply with better advice latter!
"I thought maybe the drivers have been obsolete or removed by mistake due to whatever reason, so I tried installing a fresh version of Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (downloaded from microsoft website / geniune)"
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