Navigate to the or Capture menu at the top of the window.

Plug the camera into a directly on your computer.

If you continue to experience issues with ViewPlayCap after troubleshooting, you have alternatives:

While this is the standard official link for many low-cost Chinese microscopes, use caution when downloading .rar or .exe files from HTTP (non-secure) sites. Some security tools may flag these files due to their origin or lack of digital signatures. For maximum safety, scan the extracted files with Windows Defender before running them.

Once the download is complete, you'll need to extract the contents of the RAR file. To do this:

The setup.rar file available at http://www.51scope.cn/files/setup.rar is a software package, typically named , used to operate USB endoscopes (also known as borescopes or inspection cameras) on a Windows PC. This software allows you to view live video from the camera, capture photos, and record video. It’s a versatile tool commonly packaged with various USB endoscope models.

Select to grant the installer full system permissions. Step 3: Navigate the Setup Wizard

This file name usually indicates a compressed installation package for a software application. 2. Security First: Scanning and Verification

Keep your USB microscope unplugged from the computer during the initial software installation to prevent driver conflicts.