Hp 2710p Fingerprint Driver

I had the webcam running on my 2710p with Windows 7 for quite a while, but after I plugged in an external webcam once (I think it was Microsoft branded), it's almost as if my built in webcam dissappeared. I tried formatting the computer to Windows 7 and now Windows 8 (both 32bit), hoping it that a fresh install would fix the issue, but when I try and install the sonix webcam driver from the hp drivers page for the 2710p (using W7 Home Premium 32bit drivers), it says 'The HP Webcam has not found! Driver Medion Md 90093 there. Please plug in the HP webcam and then run installation again.' The only unknown device in my device manager is the PCI controller, which I don't really care for.

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What's going on here? I'm pretty tech literate but I'm kind of stumped here.

Hey Zware, It could be that the software for the external webcam took over as the default device. You could try uninstalling the software for it from Programs and Features in Control Panel.

You may still have to uninstall and reinstall the software for your internal webcam. It would be helpful to have your product number so I could provide you with a link to the correct software for your internal webcam. Also if the external webcam is listed in Devices and Printers, can you right-click on it and let me know what options you get? Maybe Disable or a Disable button inside Properties?

Hope these suggestions help. Looking forward to your reply.