FAQ Category: KABcam

Error: Failed to save image to temporary file

The error “Failed to save image to temporary file” can happen if the filename to upload to the server is not a JPG or PNG file. To check the filename: Open the KABcam settings...

Error: Failed to read initial server version string

The error “Failed to read initial server version string” is usually caused by SSH being blocked by a firewall. Make sure your Windows firewall or security software is not blocking port 22. If you...

Common Network Camera URLs

Most network camera manuals provide the image or video stream in the camera manual, however not all do and not everyone still has the manual to their camera. If your camera manual doesn’t provide...

FTP Reply Codes/Messages

If you are having trouble getting KABcam to upload to an FTP server the following reply codes/messages may help.  These are sent to KABcam by the FTP server. 100 Series – The requested action...

Can KABcam capture from multiple cameras on the same computer?

You can capture from multiple cameras on the same computer by running multiple copies of KABcam with different settings files. Close any running copies of KABcam Create a new shortcut to KABcam by right...

Will my camera work with KABcam?

KABcam v5 supports nearly all USB and built-in cameras and most network cameras. KABcam v4 supports cameras that are available as WDM or VFW devices and network cameras that allow a still image to be...

I lost my registration code, how can I recover it?

If you placed your order between April 1st 2019 and August 1st 2021 you can view your purchase history from the Shopper Support page, otherwise please contact KAB Software.

The weather is not showing up in the captured image (KABcam v4)

This only affects KABcam version 4 and lower At the end of March, 2016 Yahoo! shutdown the public weather server used by version 4 and lower, this does not affect version 5 and higher....