Microsoft lifecam vx 1000 USB\VID drivers are required for the USB bus and USB connectivity hardware in the computer to operate correctly. I needed my camera to stick between some floor joists so I could see what I was doing with some hvac vent cleaning and this combination worked like a charm. I managed to get my Microsoft vx3000 camera up and running with a newer windows 10 64 bit Dell laptop by using the driver download linked above and installing the Manycam free software. Thanks for the article and informative replies.