Hi,
Did you run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to be sure your system will run properly on Windows 7?
This package supports the following driver models:Acer OrbiCam. Is there an Acer Aspire 5100 orbicam free upgrade available for Vista Home 32 bit? Is there an Acer Aspire 5100 orbicam free. Regional Driver Download.
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/get/upgrade-advisor.aspx
Check with Acer Support, their on-line documentation, and drivers, and their forums.
Acer - USA - Service and Support
http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/support
Acer - Drivers and Downloads
http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/drivers
Acer - Community/Forums
http://community.acer.com/
Acer - Worldwide
http://www.acer.com/worldwide/selection.html
Troubleshoot camera connection problems
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Troubleshoot-camera-connection-problems
References to Vista apply to Windows 7.
You probably need to reload the camera drivers and any camera control software 'IF' there are
any for Windows 7.
Logon as Admin.
Control Panel - Device Manager - Imaging - write down make and model of camera - double click
on it and on driver's tab get version. Now click Update Drivers (which may not do anything as MS
is far behind certifying drivers). The RIGHT CLICK on the camera - UNINSTALL - REBOOT - this
will refresh the driver stack.
Now go to System Maker's site and download the latest camera driver and other related camera
software (if no newer get the same ones).
Download - SAVE - go to them and RIGHT CLICK - RUN AS ADMIN - reboot after each driver.
Manually look at manufacturer's sites for drivers - and Device Maker's sites.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/ht/driverdlmfgr.htm
Installing and updating drivers in 7 (updating drivers manually using the methods above is preferred
to ensure the latest drivers from System maker and Device makers are found)
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/43216-installing-updating-drivers-7-a.html
Then leave windows updates on however stop it from loading drivers which are often older than the
ones you have installed. If Updates suggests a driver then HIDE it and look manually to see if their
really is a newer one (at both system maker and device maker's sites).
Realtek Rtl8101 Vista Driver Download
Download the latest drivers for your Acer OrbiCam to keep your Computer up-to-date.
Stop Windows 7 from Automatically Installing Device Drivers
http://helpdeskgeek.com/windows-7/stop-windows-7-from-automatically-installing-device-drivers/
How To Disable Automatic Driver Installation In Windows 7 / Vista
http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-windows-vista/
Disable Windows Update Device Driver Search Prompt In Windows 7 / Vista (for Professional,
Ultimate, and Enterprise)
http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/disable-windows-update-device-driver-search-prompt/
Hope this helps.
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Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP <- profile - Windows Expert - Consumer : Bicycle <- Mark Twain said it right!