I know it existed as sort of a folder in Windows Explorer in at least Windows XP, but I just can't seem to find it in Windows 7…
How can I take a picture with my webcam in Windows 7 without using any 3rd party tools?
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Best Answer
Answer I wrote from another similar question.
Technically it isn't built in, but it is by Microsoft - so hope that doesn't count as third party in your books.
I find the best and quickest program to be Microsoft AMcap.
It works via native DirectX functions and is very lightweight.
It is a free utility available through the DirectX SDK - and here is a direct link to Amcap.exe.