I tried this just like you read at http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=28632
I moved on to ethernet solutions...
Bob
I had 2 of the exact same web cam, I am wondering if it is possible to rename one or both of the cameras so that when i connect them to the computer the computer thinks they are different cameras and not the same camera.
Thanks!

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