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Use Webcam in 12.10 from Hyper-V

rated 0 times [ 6] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 3106 / 2 Years ago, thu, september 1, 2022, 1:43:21

I just installed 12.10 on Windows 8 Hyper-V because I have a task which needs Windows and Ubuntu simultaneously (even though I have Ubuntu dual-booted).

I need to use the webcam from Hyper-V and am unable to make Ubuntu recognise it. Cheese just shows a black screen. This is an urgent matter.

Please help.

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answered 2 Years ago rialhirt · Accepted Answer

Hyper-V doesn't support USB devices and also the Linux support given by Microsoft for Hyper-V doesn't include the Ubuntu distribution. Hence, I feel there is no way under Hyper-V. I used VirtualBox for the same purpose.

Also, I would suggest VMware if possible as it is more stable (especially in Windows 8 in which VBox is pretty unusable for me).