Webcam Freezing Computer?

[imroberts]

Recently replaced my aging computer with an Acer Aspire, not an amazing spec but the Athlon 64 X2 is quite a step up from my old Athlon XP.

Anyway, came to setup my Philips webcam this week and whenever I plug it in, Windows detects it and starts to install the drivers, and then it totally freezes the computer, as in a hard reset is required. Upon reboot I get the Windows loading screen and then it goes to a black screen and hangs.

Any ideas?

[zashark]

sorry i dont but use to have a similar problem myself, after weeks trying to get it running smoothly i couldn't and gave up! Looking forward to finding an solution though

[mathewdbarlow]

I have a similar problem with my pc at work, if I plug in a usb keyboard rather than a ps2 one, the system locks up...unless plugged in with the other keyboard at the same time. Also, it I take it out, the pc reboots...strange but true!

[Howard]

Tried updating the chipset drivers? Or some updated/older drivers for the webcam?

[zashark]

yup buddy i have but to no success, Just cant figure it out