How can I record and take shots with a webcam in Windows 7?

Question

I just plugged in the Microsoft webcam to my PC but I can't see any application to record a movie or take snapshots. In Windows XP there used to be a option in My Computer.

Are there any settings related to this?

My model is VX-700, it is working fine with Google and Skype... but how do I record directly?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I just plugged in the microsoft web cam to my Pc but i can't see any application to record the movie or take snap, in xp there used to be a option in the my computer

Is there any setting related to this ?

It's not possible to take screenshots natively in Windows 7. You will need a third party utility

Answer 3

What is the name/model of the webcam? Microsoft should have a page dedicated for the drivers and software for the device.