Issue
When VPC restarts, it will stop and remain on the startup splash screen. If the VPC is powered off and then powered on, the unit will boot as expected.
Cause
VPC BIOS is unable to reload the ViewSonic webcam (VB-CAM-001) driver when a RESTART of Windows is selected.
Solution
Bios update - Download an updated Bios file for the model below and follow the installation instructions. Instructions are located in the zipped file.
Links to the updated BIOS files:
VPC15
http://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/software/cd/VPC15.zip
VPC16
http://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/software/cd/VPC16.zip
VPC17
http://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/software/cd/VPC17.zip