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momotye
Apr 20, 2025Copper Contributor
Kinect for Windows not working
I recently moved to a new computer, and one thing I was looking to get set up is my kinect (the original, not the kinect 2), which I use for motion tracking on a livestream. Unfortunately, it doesn't...
CalebStone
Aug 27, 2025Silver Contributor
You're facing a common issue when setting up the original Kinect for Windows on a new, high-end PC, especially with modern hardware and Windows versions. The message about needing to be plugged in for power, despite being connected, often indicates driver or power management issues, or compatibility problems.