The Genius VideoCam Messenger can be coaxed to work on Windows 10 through manual driver override, but it is not a supported or stable solution. Enthusiasts may find success, but general users are better off replacing the hardware.
Here’s a detailed write-up regarding the . Write-Up: Genius VideoCam Messenger Driver on Windows 10 Introduction The Genius VideoCam Messenger is an older USB webcam, popular in the mid-2000s for basic video chatting and snapshots. While it was originally designed for Windows XP and Vista, many users still attempt to use it on modern operating systems like Windows 10. However, Genius (KYE Systems Corp.) has not released official Windows 10 drivers for this legacy device, making installation non-trivial.