Webcam driver software

I've been trying to get my webcam working, and I've downloaded both Mediasmart Webcam and Youcam software (after uninstalling the other) but both cannot find the webcam. Were can I find webcam driver software for my built in webcam, and if these programs are drivers, then what am I doing wrong. I use a HP Pavilion dv5-1235dx Entertainment Notebook PC with windows vista.
Thank you

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Mellaneee wrote:
this computer it was set up for a web cam, I am a computer idiot and just want my web cam to work. I go to HP but there is no media smart nor smart web cam. How do I install this and is this program supposed to be included as package/part of my computer? I am sure there is a simple explanation, I just cannot find it. I need a step by step intruction.
Please identify your notebook with the complete product name or model number.
Have you looked at the box the notebook came in to see if it says it has a webcam? Not all notebooks do come with webcams.
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