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[ error ] ofDirectShowGrabber: initGrabber(): error allocating a video device

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[ error ] ofDirectShowGrabber: initGrabber(): error allocating a video device
[ error ] ofDirectShowGrabber: initGrabber(): please check your camera with AMCAP or other software

In the windows system vs2015 how to solve this problem?

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Start by reproducing the initGrabber() video-device allocation error on Windows with VS2015, then check whether the camera works in AMCAP or other software as requested in the issue. Done means identifying the cause of the allocation failure and documenting or implementing a verified resolution.

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Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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