HP Webcam Software

HP Webcam Software is a software suite provided by HP that is specifically developed to work with the built-in webcams that come with supported HP notebooks and computers. As a software package that is lightweight and easy to install, HP Webcam Software allows users to make use of the integrated webcam built into their HP notebook to video chat with friends and family while also capturing videos and still images of the chats. Recorded segments and image stills from video conferences and video chats enable the user to store, keep, and replay key segments of their video conversations.

HP Webcam Software works together with the webcam driver that HP supplies for the notebook: the camera itself must be installed and working in Windows before the software can use it. Instead of looking for a separate capture program, the user can take snapshots and record video clips from the integrated camera directly in HP's own application. The package is installed with a standard InstallShield wizard and requires the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and Windows Installer 3.1. Captured photos and videos are saved as ordinary files on the computer, so they can be viewed, edited in other programs and shared like any other media. The installer checks the hardware during setup, which is why it has to match the notebook model it was released for.

HP Webcam Software comes bundled with supported HP notebooks and is distributed free of charge. The last version, 1.0.26.3, was released in 2013, and the package is no longer updated; it officially supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 in 32-bit and 64-bit editions. The installer package is about 31 MB in size, and setup asks the user to accept the standard HP end-user license agreement.

One thing that is important to note is that this software only runs on supported HP notebooks and computers, along with some standalone HP webcams. Should a user try to install this software suite on a non-HP computer, the software will not run, and the installation will fail and will not allow the user to take control of their built-in notebook webcam. This software should only be installed on HP notebooks that the package was made for.

Lets owners of supported HP notebooks capture still images and video with the built-in webcam and use it for video chats.

Features:

• Works with the integrated webcam of supported HP notebooks
• Records video clips from the built-in camera
• Allows you to use your built-in HP notebook webcam for video chatting and videoconferencing with people all around the world
• Capture still images and video recordings of your video chats
• Free download for supported HP notebooks and webcams