Installing Labtec webcams for Windows 7

PROTIP: Just install the "Windows XP and Windows Vista" driver!
At least it worked great for my Labtec Webcam 2200 and with Windows 7 32-bit.

The drivers can be downloaded from:
http://www.labtec.com/

Make sure you get the webcam model right!

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