How to Install 2 PS2 Eyetoy Cameras on XP

Download the Driver

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  Go to CNET's download page for the EOCP Driver for the Sony EyeToy camera (see Resources).

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  Click on "Download Now." A pop-up window opens.

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  Click "Save."

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  Click on "Desktop" to select the Windows XP desktop as the download location.

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  Click "Save" to download the .zip file containing the driver.

Install the Driver

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  Double-click on the downloaded .zip file to open the folder.

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  Click on "Extract all files" in the upper left corner of the window. A new window opens.

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  Click "Next."

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  Click "Next" once more to extract the files to a new folder, which will be created on the desktop.

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  Double-click on the new folder.

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  Double-click on the "Setup" file.

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  Click "Next."

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  Click "Yes" to accept the terms and conditions of the install. Four pop-up windows containing information will appear in succession. Read the information and click "OK" when finished with each window.

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  Click "Next." The "User Name" and "Company Name" boxes are unnecessary to complete.

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  Click "Next."

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  Click "Next" once more to install the driver.

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  Click "Finish" when the installation is complete.

Install the Camera

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  Insert the USB end of the PlayStation 2 EyeToy camera into an open USB port on the computer. The computer will detect the camera (which will be labeled as "New Hardware") and automatically search for the recently installed driver.

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  Click "Start" on the bottom left corner of the desktop.

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  Click on the "EyeToy on Computer Project" folder.

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  Double-click on "VIDCAP32." A video window should appear in the middle of the computer monitor showing the view from the EyeToy camera.