Genius is famous for its peripheral devices, for the time of its existence, a huge amount was released. In some cases, special minor programs are needed for normal operation - drivers. In this article, we will analyze the options for searching and installing software for Genius webcams.
Loading and installing software for Genius webcam
There are several ways to search for the necessary driver packages. Knowing the device model, you can visit the official website and download files from there. It is also possible to use special software or system tools. Next, we will describe in detail each of the options.Method 1: Official support site
Software search on the official website is carried out by the name of the camera model. For this there is a special page.
Go to Genius video devices page
- Choose your model in the list represented by clicking on the block with a photo (or the genius icon) and the title.
- On the next page, go to the "Downloads" section and click on the "Download" button in the package describing the package. This list may contain files for Mac systems, so be careful when choosing.
- After the download is completed in most cases, we will receive an archive containing the files you need. It must be unpacked in a separate, previously created, folder. In some cases, for example, RAR format will require a special archiver program - 7-Zip or WinRAR.
If the archive contains only one file, then it can be started without unpacking.
- By connecting the package, find the file in the folder with the name "setup.exe" and run it double click.
- The appearance of the "Wizard" of the installation and steps are different for different models, so we will not describe the process in detail. The whole procedure is to follow the prompts in the opening program windows. After the installation is completed, it may be necessary to restart the computer.
Method 2: Specialized Software
These software products are symbiosis of the scanner, bootloader and software installer for connected devices. They make a system check for the presence and relevance of drivers, after which packages are downloaded from developers servers and install them on PC. For our purposes, two representatives of such software are suitable - Driverpack Solution and Drivermax. As they use, read the article on the link below.
Read more: How to update the drivers using Driverpack Solution, Drivermax
Method 3: Unique Equipment ID
ID (ID) is a unique code that uses a system to identify and identify the device. This information is located in one of the sections of the Properties of the Windows Device Manager and helps find suitable drivers on specialized resources.
Read more: Search for hardware drivers
Method 4: Built-in System Tools
Windows has its own drivers tool. It is located in the "Device Manager" and is represented by two utilities. The first is a function built into the context menu, and the second is called the "hardware installation wizard". Both can work both in manual mode and automatically search for files on the network and install them into the system.
Read more: Installing drivers with standard Windows tools
Conclusion
When searching for drivers for Genius webcams, you must comply with one important rule: download and install only those packets that are intended for your model. Otherwise, problems may arise in the form of failures and incorrect operation of the device.
You could notice that most files do not have in description support for Windows 7 systems. This is not an obstacle to the normal installation and operation of software, as the developers took care of compatibility. If you have Win 8 or 10, you can safely install packages for "seven". Also, 32-bit versions are quietly operated on 64-bit systems, but not the opposite.