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I know it existed as sort of a folder in Windows Explorer in at least Windows XP, but I just can't seem to find it in Windows 7...

How can I take a picture with my webcam in Windows 7 without using any 3rd party tools?

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It's not included per-se, but if you use Windows Live Messenger you can go to webcam preview mode and take a screenshot of yourself. – John T Sep 14 '10 at 22:37
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Answer I wrote from another similar question.

Technically it isn't built in, but it is by Microsoft - so hope that doesn't count as third party in your books.

I find the best and quickest program to be Microsoft AMcap.

It works via native DirectX functions and is very lightweight.

It is a free utility available through the DirectX SDK - and here is a direct link to Amcap.exe (and alternate link to amcap)

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I just downloaded the DirectX SDK (all 571MB) and installed it to Win 7 - unfortunately AMcap doesn't seem to be included any more. – Highly Irregular Jan 16 at 9:58
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There is no built-in way to do this in Windows 7. You will have to use the manufacturer's included software or a third party tool to take pictures with the webcam.

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