Logitech 9000 install failure

Unfortunately, I do not remember the sequence I used, but you might
try --uninstall, download and install latest driver and application from
Logitech vice MS or CD, then plug it into USB.

"racer1028" <> wrote in message
news:A60F703F-D19D-4E1D-B004-...
> Thanks rak. I guess I have the one-off failure
>
> "rak" wrote:
>
>> Only minimal help, but I can confirm that it installs and works with MCE
>> 2005. Mine (installed about 8 months ago) worked out of the box
>> following
>> the included instructions. Found it also works with Vista x86 & x64 and
>> with Windows 7 x86.
>>
>> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
>> news:5D13F090-CFAE-435A-B7EC-...
>> > Has anyone been able to install the Logitech Pro 9000 webcam on MCE?
>>
>> .
>>

I have tried every combination that I can think of including removing ALL
logitech registery entries (I do not have any other Logitech devices
installed) and that also failed to let the install completly. I can only
conclude that the camera is not compatable with my system for some strange
reason. My next step is to return the camera and try the MS camera.

Thanks for your help.

"rak" wrote:

> Unfortunately, I do not remember the sequence I used, but you might
> try --uninstall, download and install latest driver and application from
> Logitech vice MS or CD, then plug it into USB.
>
> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
> news:A60F703F-D19D-4E1D-B004-...
> > Thanks rak. I guess I have the one-off failure
> >
> > "rak" wrote:
> >
> >> Only minimal help, but I can confirm that it installs and works with MCE
> >> 2005. Mine (installed about 8 months ago) worked out of the box
> >> following
> >> the included instructions. Found it also works with Vista x86 & x64 and
> >> with Windows 7 x86.
> >>
> >> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
> >> news:5D13F090-CFAE-435A-B7EC-...
> >> > Has anyone been able to install the Logitech Pro 9000 webcam on MCE?
> >>
> >> .
> >>
> .
>

You Have to Install the Logitech software First to get the Drives..
.. Logitech will not gave you the drives with there software on your PC! .
For Camera Settings will pop up after restart and will tell you to Pug in
your Cam
that’s the Logitech way!!!!!





"rak" <> wrote in message
news:76q_m.65548$...
> Unfortunately, I do not remember the sequence I used, but you might
> try --uninstall, download and install latest driver and application from
> Logitech vice MS or CD, then plug it into USB.
>
> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
> news:A60F703F-D19D-4E1D-B004-...
>> Thanks rak. I guess I have the one-off failure
>>
>> "rak" wrote:
>>
>>> Only minimal help, but I can confirm that it installs and works with MCE
>>> 2005. Mine (installed about 8 months ago) worked out of the box
>>> following
>>> the included instructions. Found it also works with Vista x86 & x64 and
>>> with Windows 7 x86.
>>>
>>> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
>>> news:5D13F090-CFAE-435A-B7EC-...
>>> > Has anyone been able to install the Logitech Pro 9000 webcam on MCE?
>>>
>>> .
>>>

Logitech will not gave you the drives with out there software

"Hot-text" <hot-> wrote in message
news:AFEB4034-C658-487F-85E3-...
> You Have to Install the Logitech software First to get the Drives..
> . Logitech will not gave you the drives with there software on your PC! .
> For Camera Settings will pop up after restart and will tell you to Pug in
> your Cam
> that’s the Logitech way!!!!!
>
>
>
>
>
> "rak" <> wrote in message
> news:76q_m.65548$...
>> Unfortunately, I do not remember the sequence I used, but you might
>> try --uninstall, download and install latest driver and application from
>> Logitech vice MS or CD, then plug it into USB.
>>
>> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
>> news:A60F703F-D19D-4E1D-B004-...
>>> Thanks rak. I guess I have the one-off failure
>>>
>>> "rak" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Only minimal help, but I can confirm that it installs and works with
>>>> MCE
>>>> 2005. Mine (installed about 8 months ago) worked out of the box
>>>> following
>>>> the included instructions. Found it also works with Vista x86 & x64
>>>> and
>>>> with Windows 7 x86.
>>>>
>>>> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
>>>> news:5D13F090-CFAE-435A-B7EC-...
>>>> > Has anyone been able to install the Logitech Pro 9000 webcam on MCE?
>>>>
>>>> .
>>>>

Step 1 run setup (both from CD and Installer from Logitech)
Step 2 setup step 1 plug in camera
Step 3 OS does not recognize camera
Step 4 Point to driver file (on CD, from earlier version from Logitech and
windows update site)
Step 5 receive error:
"An error occurred during the installation of the device:

The driver installation file for this device is missing a necessary entry.
This may be because the INF was written for Windows 95 or later. Contact
your hardware vendor."

Step 6 install fails

Remove all temp files, remove ALL Logitech registry entries rerun setup all
with the same result.

XP home, pro, vista and Windows 7 all recognize camera prior to inserting CD
and running setup.

Other thoughts?


"Hot-text" wrote:

> Logitech will not gave you the drives with out there software
>
> "Hot-text" <hot-> wrote in message
> news:AFEB4034-C658-487F-85E3-...
> > You Have to Install the Logitech software First to get the Drives..
> > . Logitech will not gave you the drives with there software on your PC! .
> > For Camera Settings will pop up after restart and will tell you to Pug in
> > your Cam
> > that’s the Logitech way!!!!!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "rak" <> wrote in message
> > news:76q_m.65548$...
> >> Unfortunately, I do not remember the sequence I used, but you might
> >> try --uninstall, download and install latest driver and application from
> >> Logitech vice MS or CD, then plug it into USB.
> >>
> >> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
> >> news:A60F703F-D19D-4E1D-B004-...
> >>> Thanks rak. I guess I have the one-off failure
> >>>
> >>> "rak" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Only minimal help, but I can confirm that it installs and works with
> >>>> MCE
> >>>> 2005. Mine (installed about 8 months ago) worked out of the box
> >>>> following
> >>>> the included instructions. Found it also works with Vista x86 & x64
> >>>> and
> >>>> with Windows 7 x86.
> >>>>
> >>>> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
> >>>> news:5D13F090-CFAE-435A-B7EC-...
> >>>> > Has anyone been able to install the Logitech Pro 9000 webcam on MCE?
> >>>>
> >>>> .
> >>>>

Perhaps you could try this. My understanding is that it also applies to
webcams. Cautionary note: I have not tried the process below.

Q: Troubleshooting: Gaming Install Error messages- 'The hardware was not
installed because... or ...INF was written for Windows 95 or later.'


This article covers troubleshooting instructions if you encounter the
following error messages when installing a USB gaming controller.

* The hardware was not installed because the wizard could not find the
necessary software
* The driver installed file for this device is missing a necessary
entry. This may be because the INF was written for Windows 95 or later.
Contact your hardware vendor.



This article applies to the following products:
All Logitech USB game controllers

This article applies to the following operating systems:
Windows XP
Windows 2000

Cause
Due to a missing Windows file called input.inf, some customers may see one
of the two following error messages when connecting or installing a Logitech
USB game controller

1. "The hardware was not installed because the wizard could not find the
necessary software"
2. "The driver installed file for this device is missing a necessary
entry. This may be because the INF was written for Windows 95 or later.
Contact your hardware vendor."

Solution
Extract the INPUT.INF file from a Windows cabinet file. Depending on whether
you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000, you will need to follow different
methods.The steps for each operating system are described below.

1. Windows XP:
In Windows XP, you can use the MSCONFIG utility as described in the
following steps:

1. Click Start->Run.
2. Type msconfig in the Open field, and then click OK.
3. Click the Expand File button.
4. Type input.inf in the File to restore box.
5. Type the path of the Windows XP .cab file where you want to
restore the file from in the Restore from box. If you don't know the patch,
click the Browse From button to locate the Windows XP .cab file.
Note: The Windows XP .cab files are stored in the I386 folder on
the Windows XP CD. If you cannot find the Windows cab files, please contact
your system vendor or Microsoft for assistance.
6. Type C:\windows\inf\ in the Save file in box. This assumes that
Windows XP was installed to the default directory. If Windows was not
installed to the default directory, you will need to adjust the path to
point to the correct directory.
7. Click the Expand button.
8. Click OK. If you are prompted to restart the computer, click
Restart.

2. Windows 2000:
If you are using Windows 2000, use the Expand utility as described in the
following steps to restore the file:

1.
Click Start->Run.
2.
Type CMD and then click OK.
3.
Type EXPAND X:\i386\input.in_ C:\Windows\Inf\input.inf at the command
prompt. (X is the drive with the Windows 2000 CD.)
4.
Press the Enter key on your keyboard.
5.
Restart the computer.

After extracting the file and restarting, try installing the gaming software
again. You should no longer see this error message.

"racer1028" <> wrote in message
news:71BF37D5-D8FD-4206-A6D7-...
> Step 1 run setup (both from CD and Installer from Logitech)
> Step 2 setup step 1 plug in camera
> Step 3 OS does not recognize camera
> Step 4 Point to driver file (on CD, from earlier version from Logitech
> and
> windows update site)
> Step 5 receive error:
> "An error occurred during the installation of the device:
>
> The driver installation file for this device is missing a necessary entry.
> This may be because the INF was written for Windows 95 or later. Contact
> your hardware vendor."
>
> Step 6 install fails
>
> Remove all temp files, remove ALL Logitech registry entries rerun setup
> all
> with the same result.
>
> XP home, pro, vista and Windows 7 all recognize camera prior to inserting
> CD
> and running setup.
>
> Other thoughts?
>
>
> "Hot-text" wrote:
>
>> Logitech will not gave you the drives with out there software
>>
>> "Hot-text" <hot-> wrote in message
>> news:AFEB4034-C658-487F-85E3-...
>> > You Have to Install the Logitech software First to get the Drives..
>> > . Logitech will not gave you the drives with there software on your
>> > PC! .
>> > For Camera Settings will pop up after restart and will tell you to Pug
>> > in
>> > your Cam
>> > that’s the Logitech way!!!!!
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > "rak" <> wrote in message
>> > news:76q_m.65548$...
>> >> Unfortunately, I do not remember the sequence I used, but you might
>> >> try --uninstall, download and install latest driver and application
>> >> from
>> >> Logitech vice MS or CD, then plug it into USB.
>> >>
>> >> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
>> >> news:A60F703F-D19D-4E1D-B004-...
>> >>> Thanks rak. I guess I have the one-off failure
>> >>>
>> >>> "rak" wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>>> Only minimal help, but I can confirm that it installs and works with
>> >>>> MCE
>> >>>> 2005. Mine (installed about 8 months ago) worked out of the box
>> >>>> following
>> >>>> the included instructions. Found it also works with Vista x86 & x64
>> >>>> and
>> >>>> with Windows 7 x86.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
>> >>>> news:5D13F090-CFAE-435A-B7EC-...
>> >>>> > Has anyone been able to install the Logitech Pro 9000 webcam on
>> >>>> > MCE?
>> >>>>
>> >>>> .
>> >>>>

Great thought but that did not work either. I even tried to copy the
input.inf file from a win xp pro, which also failed. There must be some
strange setting some where that is causing the issue.

"rak" wrote:

> Perhaps you could try this. My understanding is that it also applies to
> webcams. Cautionary note: I have not tried the process below.
>
> Q: Troubleshooting: Gaming Install Error messages- 'The hardware was not
> installed because... or ...INF was written for Windows 95 or later.'
>
>
> This article covers troubleshooting instructions if you encounter the
> following error messages when installing a USB gaming controller.
>
> * The hardware was not installed because the wizard could not find the
> necessary software
> * The driver installed file for this device is missing a necessary
> entry. This may be because the INF was written for Windows 95 or later.
> Contact your hardware vendor.
>
>
>
> This article applies to the following products:
> All Logitech USB game controllers
>
> This article applies to the following operating systems:
> Windows XP
> Windows 2000
>
> Cause
> Due to a missing Windows file called input.inf, some customers may see one
> of the two following error messages when connecting or installing a Logitech
> USB game controller
>
> 1. "The hardware was not installed because the wizard could not find the
> necessary software"
> 2. "The driver installed file for this device is missing a necessary
> entry. This may be because the INF was written for Windows 95 or later.
> Contact your hardware vendor."
>
> Solution
> Extract the INPUT.INF file from a Windows cabinet file. Depending on whether
> you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000, you will need to follow different
> methods.The steps for each operating system are described below.
>
> 1. Windows XP:
> In Windows XP, you can use the MSCONFIG utility as described in the
> following steps:
>
> 1. Click Start->Run.
> 2. Type msconfig in the Open field, and then click OK.
> 3. Click the Expand File button.
> 4. Type input.inf in the File to restore box.
> 5. Type the path of the Windows XP .cab file where you want to
> restore the file from in the Restore from box. If you don't know the patch,
> click the Browse From button to locate the Windows XP .cab file.
> Note: The Windows XP .cab files are stored in the I386 folder on
> the Windows XP CD. If you cannot find the Windows cab files, please contact
> your system vendor or Microsoft for assistance.
> 6. Type C:\windows\inf\ in the Save file in box. This assumes that
> Windows XP was installed to the default directory. If Windows was not
> installed to the default directory, you will need to adjust the path to
> point to the correct directory.
> 7. Click the Expand button.
> 8. Click OK. If you are prompted to restart the computer, click
> Restart.
>
> 2. Windows 2000:
> If you are using Windows 2000, use the Expand utility as described in the
> following steps to restore the file:
>
> 1.
> Click Start->Run.
> 2.
> Type CMD and then click OK.
> 3.
> Type EXPAND X:\i386\input.in_ C:\Windows\Inf\input.inf at the command
> prompt. (X is the drive with the Windows 2000 CD.)
> 4.
> Press the Enter key on your keyboard.
> 5.
> Restart the computer.
>
> After extracting the file and restarting, try installing the gaming software
> again. You should no longer see this error message.
>
> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
> news:71BF37D5-D8FD-4206-A6D7-...
> > Step 1 run setup (both from CD and Installer from Logitech)
> > Step 2 setup step 1 plug in camera
> > Step 3 OS does not recognize camera
> > Step 4 Point to driver file (on CD, from earlier version from Logitech
> > and
> > windows update site)
> > Step 5 receive error:
> > "An error occurred during the installation of the device:
> >
> > The driver installation file for this device is missing a necessary entry.
> > This may be because the INF was written for Windows 95 or later. Contact
> > your hardware vendor."
> >
> > Step 6 install fails
> >
> > Remove all temp files, remove ALL Logitech registry entries rerun setup
> > all
> > with the same result.
> >
> > XP home, pro, vista and Windows 7 all recognize camera prior to inserting
> > CD
> > and running setup.
> >
> > Other thoughts?
> >
> >
> > "Hot-text" wrote:
> >
> >> Logitech will not gave you the drives with out there software
> >>
> >> "Hot-text" <hot-> wrote in message
> >> news:AFEB4034-C658-487F-85E3-...
> >> > You Have to Install the Logitech software First to get the Drives..
> >> > . Logitech will not gave you the drives with there software on your
> >> > PC! .
> >> > For Camera Settings will pop up after restart and will tell you to Pug
> >> > in
> >> > your Cam
> >> > that’s the Logitech way!!!!!
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "rak" <> wrote in message
> >> > news:76q_m.65548$...
> >> >> Unfortunately, I do not remember the sequence I used, but you might
> >> >> try --uninstall, download and install latest driver and application
> >> >> from
> >> >> Logitech vice MS or CD, then plug it into USB.
> >> >>
> >> >> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
> >> >> news:A60F703F-D19D-4E1D-B004-...
> >> >>> Thanks rak. I guess I have the one-off failure
> >> >>>
> >> >>> "rak" wrote:
> >> >>>
> >> >>>> Only minimal help, but I can confirm that it installs and works with
> >> >>>> MCE
> >> >>>> 2005. Mine (installed about 8 months ago) worked out of the box
> >> >>>> following
> >> >>>> the included instructions. Found it also works with Vista x86 & x64
> >> >>>> and
> >> >>>> with Windows 7 x86.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
> >> >>>> news:5D13F090-CFAE-435A-B7EC-...
> >> >>>> > Has anyone been able to install the Logitech Pro 9000 webcam on
> >> >>>> > MCE?
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> .
> >> >>>>
> .
>

Thanks everybody for your help but I am going to return the camera and try
another vendor.

"rak" wrote:

> Perhaps you could try this. My understanding is that it also applies to
> webcams. Cautionary note: I have not tried the process below.
>
> Q: Troubleshooting: Gaming Install Error messages- 'The hardware was not
> installed because... or ...INF was written for Windows 95 or later.'
>
>
> This article covers troubleshooting instructions if you encounter the
> following error messages when installing a USB gaming controller.
>
> * The hardware was not installed because the wizard could not find the
> necessary software
> * The driver installed file for this device is missing a necessary
> entry. This may be because the INF was written for Windows 95 or later.
> Contact your hardware vendor.
>
>
>
> This article applies to the following products:
> All Logitech USB game controllers
>
> This article applies to the following operating systems:
> Windows XP
> Windows 2000
>
> Cause
> Due to a missing Windows file called input.inf, some customers may see one
> of the two following error messages when connecting or installing a Logitech
> USB game controller
>
> 1. "The hardware was not installed because the wizard could not find the
> necessary software"
> 2. "The driver installed file for this device is missing a necessary
> entry. This may be because the INF was written for Windows 95 or later.
> Contact your hardware vendor."
>
> Solution
> Extract the INPUT.INF file from a Windows cabinet file. Depending on whether
> you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000, you will need to follow different
> methods.The steps for each operating system are described below.
>
> 1. Windows XP:
> In Windows XP, you can use the MSCONFIG utility as described in the
> following steps:
>
> 1. Click Start->Run.
> 2. Type msconfig in the Open field, and then click OK.
> 3. Click the Expand File button.
> 4. Type input.inf in the File to restore box.
> 5. Type the path of the Windows XP .cab file where you want to
> restore the file from in the Restore from box. If you don't know the patch,
> click the Browse From button to locate the Windows XP .cab file.
> Note: The Windows XP .cab files are stored in the I386 folder on
> the Windows XP CD. If you cannot find the Windows cab files, please contact
> your system vendor or Microsoft for assistance.
> 6. Type C:\windows\inf\ in the Save file in box. This assumes that
> Windows XP was installed to the default directory. If Windows was not
> installed to the default directory, you will need to adjust the path to
> point to the correct directory.
> 7. Click the Expand button.
> 8. Click OK. If you are prompted to restart the computer, click
> Restart.
>
> 2. Windows 2000:
> If you are using Windows 2000, use the Expand utility as described in the
> following steps to restore the file:
>
> 1.
> Click Start->Run.
> 2.
> Type CMD and then click OK.
> 3.
> Type EXPAND X:\i386\input.in_ C:\Windows\Inf\input.inf at the command
> prompt. (X is the drive with the Windows 2000 CD.)
> 4.
> Press the Enter key on your keyboard.
> 5.
> Restart the computer.
>
> After extracting the file and restarting, try installing the gaming software
> again. You should no longer see this error message.
>
> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
> news:71BF37D5-D8FD-4206-A6D7-...
> > Step 1 run setup (both from CD and Installer from Logitech)
> > Step 2 setup step 1 plug in camera
> > Step 3 OS does not recognize camera
> > Step 4 Point to driver file (on CD, from earlier version from Logitech
> > and
> > windows update site)
> > Step 5 receive error:
> > "An error occurred during the installation of the device:
> >
> > The driver installation file for this device is missing a necessary entry.
> > This may be because the INF was written for Windows 95 or later. Contact
> > your hardware vendor."
> >
> > Step 6 install fails
> >
> > Remove all temp files, remove ALL Logitech registry entries rerun setup
> > all
> > with the same result.
> >
> > XP home, pro, vista and Windows 7 all recognize camera prior to inserting
> > CD
> > and running setup.
> >
> > Other thoughts?
> >
> >
> > "Hot-text" wrote:
> >
> >> Logitech will not gave you the drives with out there software
> >>
> >> "Hot-text" <hot-> wrote in message
> >> news:AFEB4034-C658-487F-85E3-...
> >> > You Have to Install the Logitech software First to get the Drives..
> >> > . Logitech will not gave you the drives with there software on your
> >> > PC! .
> >> > For Camera Settings will pop up after restart and will tell you to Pug
> >> > in
> >> > your Cam
> >> > that’s the Logitech way!!!!!
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "rak" <> wrote in message
> >> > news:76q_m.65548$...
> >> >> Unfortunately, I do not remember the sequence I used, but you might
> >> >> try --uninstall, download and install latest driver and application
> >> >> from
> >> >> Logitech vice MS or CD, then plug it into USB.
> >> >>
> >> >> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
> >> >> news:A60F703F-D19D-4E1D-B004-...
> >> >>> Thanks rak. I guess I have the one-off failure
> >> >>>
> >> >>> "rak" wrote:
> >> >>>
> >> >>>> Only minimal help, but I can confirm that it installs and works with
> >> >>>> MCE
> >> >>>> 2005. Mine (installed about 8 months ago) worked out of the box
> >> >>>> following
> >> >>>> the included instructions. Found it also works with Vista x86 & x64
> >> >>>> and
> >> >>>> with Windows 7 x86.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
> >> >>>> news:5D13F090-CFAE-435A-B7EC-...
> >> >>>> > Has anyone been able to install the Logitech Pro 9000 webcam on
> >> >>>> > MCE?
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> .
> >> >>>>
> .
>

Sorry it didn't work out. Good luck with the new one.

"racer1028" <> wrote in message
news:4A0F62F2-B14B-4575-AE4B-...
>
> Thanks everybody for your help but I am going to return the camera and try
> another vendor.
>
> "rak" wrote:
>
>> Perhaps you could try this. My understanding is that it also applies to
>> webcams. Cautionary note: I have not tried the process below.
>>
>> Q: Troubleshooting: Gaming Install Error messages- 'The hardware was not
>> installed because... or ...INF was written for Windows 95 or later.'
>>
>>
>> This article covers troubleshooting instructions if you encounter the
>> following error messages when installing a USB gaming controller.
>>
>> * The hardware was not installed because the wizard could not find
>> the
>> necessary software
>> * The driver installed file for this device is missing a necessary
>> entry. This may be because the INF was written for Windows 95 or later.
>> Contact your hardware vendor.
>>
>>
>>
>> This article applies to the following products:
>> All Logitech USB game controllers
>>
>> This article applies to the following operating systems:
>> Windows XP
>> Windows 2000
>>
>> Cause
>> Due to a missing Windows file called input.inf, some customers may see
>> one
>> of the two following error messages when connecting or installing a
>> Logitech
>> USB game controller
>>
>> 1. "The hardware was not installed because the wizard could not find
>> the
>> necessary software"
>> 2. "The driver installed file for this device is missing a necessary
>> entry. This may be because the INF was written for Windows 95 or later.
>> Contact your hardware vendor."
>>
>> Solution
>> Extract the INPUT.INF file from a Windows cabinet file. Depending on
>> whether
>> you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000, you will need to follow
>> different
>> methods.The steps for each operating system are described below.
>>
>> 1. Windows XP:
>> In Windows XP, you can use the MSCONFIG utility as described in the
>> following steps:
>>
>> 1. Click Start->Run.
>> 2. Type msconfig in the Open field, and then click OK.
>> 3. Click the Expand File button.
>> 4. Type input.inf in the File to restore box.
>> 5. Type the path of the Windows XP .cab file where you want to
>> restore the file from in the Restore from box. If you don't know the
>> patch,
>> click the Browse From button to locate the Windows XP .cab file.
>> Note: The Windows XP .cab files are stored in the I386 folder
>> on
>> the Windows XP CD. If you cannot find the Windows cab files, please
>> contact
>> your system vendor or Microsoft for assistance.
>> 6. Type C:\windows\inf\ in the Save file in box. This assumes that
>> Windows XP was installed to the default directory. If Windows was not
>> installed to the default directory, you will need to adjust the path to
>> point to the correct directory.
>> 7. Click the Expand button.
>> 8. Click OK. If you are prompted to restart the computer, click
>> Restart.
>>
>> 2. Windows 2000:
>> If you are using Windows 2000, use the Expand utility as described in the
>> following steps to restore the file:
>>
>> 1.
>> Click Start->Run.
>> 2.
>> Type CMD and then click OK.
>> 3.
>> Type EXPAND X:\i386\input.in_ C:\Windows\Inf\input.inf at the
>> command
>> prompt. (X is the drive with the Windows 2000 CD.)
>> 4.
>> Press the Enter key on your keyboard.
>> 5.
>> Restart the computer.
>>
>> After extracting the file and restarting, try installing the gaming
>> software
>> again. You should no longer see this error message.
>>
>> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
>> news:71BF37D5-D8FD-4206-A6D7-...
>> > Step 1 run setup (both from CD and Installer from Logitech)
>> > Step 2 setup step 1 plug in camera
>> > Step 3 OS does not recognize camera
>> > Step 4 Point to driver file (on CD, from earlier version from Logitech
>> > and
>> > windows update site)
>> > Step 5 receive error:
>> > "An error occurred during the installation of the device:
>> >
>> > The driver installation file for this device is missing a necessary
>> > entry.
>> > This may be because the INF was written for Windows 95 or later.
>> > Contact
>> > your hardware vendor."
>> >
>> > Step 6 install fails
>> >
>> > Remove all temp files, remove ALL Logitech registry entries rerun setup
>> > all
>> > with the same result.
>> >
>> > XP home, pro, vista and Windows 7 all recognize camera prior to
>> > inserting
>> > CD
>> > and running setup.
>> >
>> > Other thoughts?
>> >
>> >
>> > "Hot-text" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Logitech will not gave you the drives with out there software
>> >>
>> >> "Hot-text" <hot-> wrote in message
>> >> news:AFEB4034-C658-487F-85E3-...
>> >> > You Have to Install the Logitech software First to get the Drives..
>> >> > . Logitech will not gave you the drives with there software on your
>> >> > PC! .
>> >> > For Camera Settings will pop up after restart and will tell you to
>> >> > Pug
>> >> > in
>> >> > your Cam
>> >> > that’s the Logitech way!!!!!
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > "rak" <> wrote in message
>> >> > news:76q_m.65548$...
>> >> >> Unfortunately, I do not remember the sequence I used, but you might
>> >> >> try --uninstall, download and install latest driver and application
>> >> >> from
>> >> >> Logitech vice MS or CD, then plug it into USB.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
>> >> >> news:A60F703F-D19D-4E1D-B004-...
>> >> >>> Thanks rak. I guess I have the one-off failure
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> "rak" wrote:
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>>> Only minimal help, but I can confirm that it installs and works
>> >> >>>> with
>> >> >>>> MCE
>> >> >>>> 2005. Mine (installed about 8 months ago) worked out of the box
>> >> >>>> following
>> >> >>>> the included instructions. Found it also works with Vista x86 &
>> >> >>>> x64
>> >> >>>> and
>> >> >>>> with Windows 7 x86.
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>> "racer1028" <> wrote in
>> >> >>>> message
>> >> >>>> news:5D13F090-CFAE-435A-B7EC-...
>> >> >>>> > Has anyone been able to install the Logitech Pro 9000 webcam on
>> >> >>>> > MCE?
>> >> >>>>
>> >> >>>> .
>> >> >>>>
>> .
>>

Update: I bought the MS lifecam cinema and had similar issues. As it turns
out I was missing the usb.inf file from the windows\inf folder (found by MS
2nd level support) and all is working just fine now.

"rak" wrote:

> Sorry it didn't work out. Good luck with the new one.
>
> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
> news:4A0F62F2-B14B-4575-AE4B-...
> >
> > Thanks everybody for your help but I am going to return the camera and try
> > another vendor.
> >
> > "rak" wrote:
> >
> >> Perhaps you could try this. My understanding is that it also applies to
> >> webcams. Cautionary note: I have not tried the process below.
> >>
> >> Q: Troubleshooting: Gaming Install Error messages- 'The hardware was not
> >> installed because... or ...INF was written for Windows 95 or later.'
> >>
> >>
> >> This article covers troubleshooting instructions if you encounter the
> >> following error messages when installing a USB gaming controller.
> >>
> >> * The hardware was not installed because the wizard could not find
> >> the
> >> necessary software
> >> * The driver installed file for this device is missing a necessary
> >> entry. This may be because the INF was written for Windows 95 or later.
> >> Contact your hardware vendor.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> This article applies to the following products:
> >> All Logitech USB game controllers
> >>
> >> This article applies to the following operating systems:
> >> Windows XP
> >> Windows 2000
> >>
> >> Cause
> >> Due to a missing Windows file called input.inf, some customers may see
> >> one
> >> of the two following error messages when connecting or installing a
> >> Logitech
> >> USB game controller
> >>
> >> 1. "The hardware was not installed because the wizard could not find
> >> the
> >> necessary software"
> >> 2. "The driver installed file for this device is missing a necessary
> >> entry. This may be because the INF was written for Windows 95 or later.
> >> Contact your hardware vendor."
> >>
> >> Solution
> >> Extract the INPUT.INF file from a Windows cabinet file. Depending on
> >> whether
> >> you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000, you will need to follow
> >> different
> >> methods.The steps for each operating system are described below.
> >>
> >> 1. Windows XP:
> >> In Windows XP, you can use the MSCONFIG utility as described in the
> >> following steps:
> >>
> >> 1. Click Start->Run.
> >> 2. Type msconfig in the Open field, and then click OK.
> >> 3. Click the Expand File button.
> >> 4. Type input.inf in the File to restore box.
> >> 5. Type the path of the Windows XP .cab file where you want to
> >> restore the file from in the Restore from box. If you don't know the
> >> patch,
> >> click the Browse From button to locate the Windows XP .cab file.
> >> Note: The Windows XP .cab files are stored in the I386 folder
> >> on
> >> the Windows XP CD. If you cannot find the Windows cab files, please
> >> contact
> >> your system vendor or Microsoft for assistance.
> >> 6. Type C:\windows\inf\ in the Save file in box. This assumes that
> >> Windows XP was installed to the default directory. If Windows was not
> >> installed to the default directory, you will need to adjust the path to
> >> point to the correct directory.
> >> 7. Click the Expand button.
> >> 8. Click OK. If you are prompted to restart the computer, click
> >> Restart.
> >>
> >> 2. Windows 2000:
> >> If you are using Windows 2000, use the Expand utility as described in the
> >> following steps to restore the file:
> >>
> >> 1.
> >> Click Start->Run.
> >> 2.
> >> Type CMD and then click OK.
> >> 3.
> >> Type EXPAND X:\i386\input.in_ C:\Windows\Inf\input.inf at the
> >> command
> >> prompt. (X is the drive with the Windows 2000 CD.)
> >> 4.
> >> Press the Enter key on your keyboard.
> >> 5.
> >> Restart the computer.
> >>
> >> After extracting the file and restarting, try installing the gaming
> >> software
> >> again. You should no longer see this error message.
> >>
> >> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
> >> news:71BF37D5-D8FD-4206-A6D7-...
> >> > Step 1 run setup (both from CD and Installer from Logitech)
> >> > Step 2 setup step 1 plug in camera
> >> > Step 3 OS does not recognize camera
> >> > Step 4 Point to driver file (on CD, from earlier version from Logitech
> >> > and
> >> > windows update site)
> >> > Step 5 receive error:
> >> > "An error occurred during the installation of the device:
> >> >
> >> > The driver installation file for this device is missing a necessary
> >> > entry.
> >> > This may be because the INF was written for Windows 95 or later.
> >> > Contact
> >> > your hardware vendor."
> >> >
> >> > Step 6 install fails
> >> >
> >> > Remove all temp files, remove ALL Logitech registry entries rerun setup
> >> > all
> >> > with the same result.
> >> >
> >> > XP home, pro, vista and Windows 7 all recognize camera prior to
> >> > inserting
> >> > CD
> >> > and running setup.
> >> >
> >> > Other thoughts?
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Hot-text" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Logitech will not gave you the drives with out there software
> >> >>
> >> >> "Hot-text" <hot-> wrote in message
> >> >> news:AFEB4034-C658-487F-85E3-...
> >> >> > You Have to Install the Logitech software First to get the Drives..
> >> >> > . Logitech will not gave you the drives with there software on your
> >> >> > PC! .
> >> >> > For Camera Settings will pop up after restart and will tell you to
> >> >> > Pug
> >> >> > in
> >> >> > your Cam
> >> >> > that’s the Logitech way!!!!!
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "rak" <> wrote in message
> >> >> > news:76q_m.65548$...
> >> >> >> Unfortunately, I do not remember the sequence I used, but you might
> >> >> >> try --uninstall, download and install latest driver and application
> >> >> >> from
> >> >> >> Logitech vice MS or CD, then plug it into USB.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> "racer1028" <> wrote in message
> >> >> >> news:A60F703F-D19D-4E1D-B004-...
> >> >> >>> Thanks rak. I guess I have the one-off failure
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>> "rak" wrote:
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>>> Only minimal help, but I can confirm that it installs and works
> >> >> >>>> with
> >> >> >>>> MCE
> >> >> >>>> 2005. Mine (installed about 8 months ago) worked out of the box
> >> >> >>>> following
> >> >> >>>> the included instructions. Found it also works with Vista x86 &
> >> >> >>>> x64
> >> >> >>>> and
> >> >> >>>> with Windows 7 x86.
> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >>>> "racer1028" <> wrote in
> >> >> >>>> message
> >> >> >>>> news:5D13F090-CFAE-435A-B7EC-...
> >> >> >>>> > Has anyone been able to install the Logitech Pro 9000 webcam on
> >> >> >>>> > MCE?
> >> >> >>>>
> >> >> >>>> .
> >> >> >>>>
> >> .
> >>
> .
>