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Webcam Diagnostics - Version 1.07 README.TXT


Copyright © 2005-2008, Noël Danjou <webmaster@noeld.com> April 2008
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About Webcam Diagnostics


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Webcam Diagnostics (CamDiag) is a simple assistant which gathers many system
and webcam-related information in a single place. It makes it easy to
identify some driver installation problems or USB issues: red circles will
signal serious issues and yellow triangles will signal minor issues. Right-
click a reported issue to access the context menu and click the Fix menu (if
available) so that the program attempts to fix the issue or shows you a
possible way to fix it.
Webcam Diagnostics can report USB issues like overcurrent or bandwidth
shortage. It can also tell whether your system is correctly configured to
handle a webcam (e.g. processor fast enough, recent DirectX runtime, optimal
display color depth, etc.)
If you are ensure if your system meets the requirements I recommended you to
run the wizard before installing your webcam.
I plan to enhanced the program over the time to bring additional features
and to improve the analysis. Your suggestions and feedback are welcome.
Please note though that the program may not be able to identify buggy
drivers.

Known issues
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- the reported processor speed may be wrong on some multi-core CPUs

History
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* April 8, 2008 - Version 1.07 (Build 29.2)


- minor maintenance update
- recompiled with Visual Studio 2008

* August 21, 2007 - Version 1.06 (Build 27.2)


- added a "Fix" menu in Device Connections, the option either
automatically fixes the issue if possible or display a knowledge
base article with some information
- added a possible fix to a common "Code 19" error

* March 21, 2007 - Version 1.05 (Build 21.3)


- minor maintenance update

* March 8, 2007 - Version 1.05 (Build 20.4)


- added Components registration test
- improved system detection especially for Vista and Longhorn
- some minor changes

* December 5, 2006 - Version 1.04 (Build 16.2)


- added a digital signature
- added a manifest for Windows Vista's UAC support
- added PnP device arrival/removal notification in Video Capture page
- improved DV camcorders support
- improved error reporting

* May 10, 2006 - Version 1.03 (Build 14.3)


- fixed missing imports on Windows 9x systems
- fixed DirectX version detection on older systems
- enhanced support for legacy systems
- enhanced buses and devices error report
- added an option to scan for new hardware
- added an option to enable a disabled device on 2000 & XP
- many other minor fixes and enhancements

* January 26, 2006 - Version 1.02 (Build 7.5)


- added an option to create a log file on exit
- removed GdiPlus.dll dependency
- fixed an issue that could make the resolution configuration to fail

* January 14, 2006 - Version 1.01 (Build 5.6)


- added Video Capture page and some other enhancements

* December 16, 2005 - Version 1.0 (Build 3.5)


- initial release.

Latest versions
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The latest version of the Webcam Diagnostics assistant is always available
from my web site:
http://noeld.com/programs.asp?cat=video#CamDiag

Contact details
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E-mail:
webmaster@noeld.com

WWW:
http://noeld.com

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