webcam under XP, Parallels 3.0

[codefellow]

I don't want to use the built-in iSight on my new MBP because of the requirement that the computer face me.
My laptop is actually in a cabinet in my desk wired to my 27" ViewSonic display. So I want to use a webcam under Windows XP instead. I installed a webcam that works fine when I boot into pure Windows, but under Parallels Windows XP the webcam is found, the webcam turns on, but no picture displays.

I found some old posts about this problem, but nothing to indicate it has ever been fixed. Has it? Is it worth investing in
a webcam that can run under either XP or Mac? Does the problem still exist in Parallels 4.0? (I have 3.0).

Thanks in advance for any responses.

 

[John@Parallels]

Hard to guess without webcam model and report ID when webcam is attached to VM

 

[codefellow]

model, report id?

Model is micro innovations basic webcam. If it helps, it is attached via a Belkin powered USB hub.

I don't understand the question about report id? What is that and where do I find it when webcam is
attached via VM?

 

[John@Parallels]

Attach directly to mac and check, if it fails,
Help - Report a Problem, and post report ID

 

[codefellow]

Webcam is not seen at all when attached directly to Mac. I used "Report a problem" but could not find
the specified library to get report id.

 

[John@Parallels]

Do you mean you cannot see it in Devices - USB ?

 

[codefellow]

Yes, that is what I mean.

 

[John@Parallels]

when you connect it to hub, there is additional layer between USB to Parallels, HUB itself, if you connect instead of hub, I suppose you will see device