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• "Camera is already in use by another program.

  I have Windows 7 Ultimate and a LifeCam VX-6000.
  The reason why I bought this new camera is because my previous Logitech camera also got the error "camera is already in use by another program", and I read on the internet that Logitech not have updates day for Windows 7 yet.
  Whenever I open the LifeCam software, it says "Initialization error" after attempting to connect.
  I looked at all my processes and none would use the camera, and I've updated the drivers of all my USB ports.
  In addition to try it with Windows Live Messenger, I tried it with Skype and AOL Instant Messenger, all my video programs say that the camera is already in use.
  I tried to restart my computer, programs and even reinstall the camera software but nothing works.
  I also installed SplitCam to try to mislead other programs using the SplitCam video driver as a video source, but that doesn't work anymore.
  I don't have any connected TV adapters, just a mouse, keyboard and camera with a USB port left free.
  After looking at my device manager, a single device has a flag on this issue, saying: there is no drivers installed - a mass storage controller located in PCI Bus 6, device 9, function 3, but I don't think this affects the camera.
  Please let me know ASAP, I need my ability to shoot back!
  Sincerely,
  Dharma L.

  Those who have the same methods that were posted above.  So instead of calling Microsoft to access my computer remotely and fix it, I just reformat and re-installed Windows 7 on my computer, and now the camera works perfectly.

• A satellite - cannot use the webcam - in use by another program?

  Sometimes a reboot works but not very often.

  The camera assistance software says "in use by another program.
  How can I find the other program so I can stop it?
  I already rebooted the software nothing works.

  Reg

  Hello

  The webcam software load automatically at the beginning of the windows to start the procedure. The program mentioned is perhaps the assistant webcam software.
  You can disable this automatic startup in msconfig.
  Type in RUN-> msconfig, go to the Startup tab and disable the webcam software.
  This prevents the start software.

  On the other hand, it could be another tool like Skype, MSN messenger or similar

• HP Pavilion notebook dx6500 webcam does not say should be used in another program.

  Original title: web cam a malfunction.

  I have a pavillion dx6500 laptop with a webcam integrated.  When I go on Windows live messenger or Skype, she said that my webcam does not work and should be used in another program.  Does anyone know a simple solution?  It's frustrating.  Thank you.

  Hi judyhawthorne,

  1 how long have you been faced with this problem?

  2. have you done any hardware changes or software on your computer before this problem?

  3. what operating system is installed on your computer?

  You can set up your computer in a clean boot state, and check if the problem persists. It will start Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs and helps eliminate software conflicts.

  The following link has steps showing how to perform the clean boot: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: Please make sure that the computer is configured to start as usual according to step 7 of the article: how to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Reference: Using the Webcam with the Internet e-mail software

  Free chat: use instant messaging and webcam to stay in touch

  Hope the helps of information.

• webcam Phillips SPZ2000 used by another program

  Webcam Phillips SPZ2000 when used with Skype works great after finishing a conversation or a call on the small light camera lights. After I put the camsuite to try to disable it says that the webcam is used by another program, please help thanks a lot a lot.

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your question in the Microsoft Community forums.

  I see from the description of the problem, you cannot disable the webcam after using it.

  I imagine the inconvenience that you are experiencing. We are here to help and guide you in the right direction.

  This problem can occur because drivers damaged or incompatible, lack of updates, the incorrect device settings or hardware problems.

  Method 1:
  I suggest you to run the fixit and check if it helps.

  Hardware devices do not work or are not detected in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/hardware_device_problems/en-us

  Method 2:
  If the problem persists, I suggest to uninstall and reinstall the latest version of the driver for the webcam on the manufacturer's Web site.

  Check out the link:

  http://www.P4C.Philips.com/cgi-bin/cpindex.pl?CTN=SPZ2000/00&HLT=Link_Software&mid=Link_Software&scy=us&SLG=AEN

  Let us know the status of the issue after you perform the troubleshooting steps. If you need help or information about the issue with the webcam, I'll be happy to help you. We, at tender Microsoft to excellence.

• Service Pack 3 update fails error file ntkrnlpa.exe is open or in use by another program

  Original title: Service Pack 3 update fails

  I'm trying to update windows xp with service pack 3. I have download the update. When I try to install, the update fails with an error message"
  "File ntkrnlpa.exe is open or in use by another program", when no programs are running... Why?, he said.

  My stops to update SP3 and I cannot resolve the error message, how can I fix it?

  Hello
  Try the methods provided below and check if the problem persists.
  Method 1:
  This problem may occur if some third party software interferes with the installation of Windows XP SP3.
  Click on the link provided below for more information on how to set up your computer in a clean boot state.
  How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353
  Note:
  How to configure Windows to use a Normal startup state
  After you have used the boot is a way to solve your problem, you can follow these steps to configure Windows XP to start normally.
  (a) click Start and then click Run.
  (b) type msconfig and click OK.
  The System Configuration Utility dialog box appears.
  (c) click on the general tab, click Normal Startup - load all services and device drivers and then click OK. When you are prompted, click on restart to restart the computer.
   
  Method 2:
  
  Download the update manually, and then install it.
   
  Windows XP Service Pack 3 network installation Package for IT professionals and developers
  
  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?ID=24
  See also:
   
  Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950717
   

• Error - there might not be a sound device installed on your computer, it can be used by another program, or it may not work properly.

  Original title: How do I install the audio device for windos xp driver.

  Tengo una don't destop pero no works el sonido y me lo siguiente al try using el windos Media Player appears: it might not be a sound device installed on your computer, it can be used by another program, or it may not work properly.   AS PUEDO HACER PARA CORREGIR EL ERROR!

  Hello hernan.

  ·         Do you get the Windows default sound on your computer?

  ·         You did it of any hardware or software changes on the machine before the show?

  You can follow this link and check if the problem persists.

  No sound in Windows

  Hope the helps of information.

  Please post back and we do know.

• "The player (disc / E :) is used by another program)" Nope.

  "I was about to burn a few cases hidden information sensitive on a CD - R, but initial development right after disk shaped, I suddenly have an alert pop up telling me that the disk drive" is used by another program. "Well, it does not seem, on the surface, and certainly not through any action on my part I W - Vista HP SP-2, with MS Secur. Active essentials, running behind the firewall of the router to a little ordinary. I haven't used the drive E: to what it is today since bringing my laptop from hibernation. There's zilch other clients on this network, as me, home. I've never seen this before alert when using the operation and common sense of burning Windows CD told me to be careful, even if MSSec. Essen. report something when I specifically disk for malware analysis, but I don't know what it is are limits.  Please help, thanks in advance!

  Hello

  You have installed any other software burning CD on your computer?

  If so, then uninstall the software and check if it makes a difference.

  In addition, perform a clean boot to verify if a third party application or service that runs in the background is in conflict with the burning process.

  Refer to this article for more information on the clean boot.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  NOTE: Please check that you start the computer in normal mode after a repair. Followstep 7 of the above article.

  Kind regards
  Afzal Taher - Microsoft technical support.
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• Cannot open the attachment in yahoo... says the file is used by another program... trying to open Microsoft Picture It!

  Cannot open the attachment in yahoo... says the file is used by another program... trying to open Microsoft Picture It!

  Minnie3,

  You may need to change the default program that opens the images.
  Take a look at the following link for more information: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default
  Hope that helps!

  Cody C
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Telephone Dailer used by another program.

  When you try dail a phone number of MS outlook or another program for data management - I get a message indicating that the dailer is used by another program? Not sure how to find out what other program, is it refers to. I checked the modem and it seems to work OK-I have no problem fax. The dailer strategy works very well before. Ensure that this has happened. I use Windows VISTA Home Premium with IE8.

  Hello GRHintz,

  Thank you for your message.  Unfortunately, the Windows 7 compatibility site does not list your type of device as seen HERE.  Some users have managed using Vista drivers/firmware, you can try to install the firmware in Vista compatibility mode.  To do this, click HERE and download the firmware zip file.  After downloading the file, extract the data and right click on the file 'install or setup' and select 'troubleshoot compatibility '.  Then following the wizard.  Please let us know if it did or did not help to solve your problem.
  See you soon

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• message: 0X80071A90 of the file in use by another program. When I try to back up to an external drive

  I get an error message saying that the 0X80071A90 file is used by another program when trying to make a backup using windows backup installation, anyone got any idea how to get around this please.

  Hello Chris,

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

  I understand that you have any questions, by making a backup of Windows. In the meantime, please try to follow the following suggestions to solve the problem.

  You can try putting your computer clean boot state, and then try to perform a backup and see if that helps. Follow the link below to get you computer in a clean boot state, because your system in a clean boot state allows to identify whether third-party applications or startup items are causing the problem. You must follow the steps in the article mentioned below to perform a clean boot. See the link to perform the clean boot.

  How to perform a clean boot in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: See "How do I reset the computer to start normally after a boot minimum troubleshooting" to prepare the computer to start as usual after a repair .

  If that doesn't help then try to find the bad sectors on the hard disk and then perform a backup, see if that helps. Run the disk check to find and fix errors on the disc.

  (a) click Start, type cmd, right click on cmd and click run as administrator

  (b) at the prompt, type chkdsk /f /r and press to enter.

  (c) try to save and check the result.

  Visit this link for more information on "check a drive for errors":

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/check-a-drive-for-errors

  Important: Running chkdsk on the drive if bad sectors are found on the disk hard when chkdsk attempts to repair this area if all available on which data can be lost.

  I hope this helps. Otherwise, feel free to write us again and we will be happy to help you.

  Thank you

• Impossible to delete an empty folder, message says that it is in use by another program. What should I do?

  I can't delete an empty folder, the message says that it is in use by another program. What should I do?

  Start safe mode and try.

• Organizer of Photoshop: The catalog could not be opened because it is currently in use by another program

  Original title: Louise

  I think I can cut my computor while organizing photoshop was running. Now when I try to open an icon appears on the bar tasks with a noise of error. I can fly over the icon and it shows me my photos but I can't open, all I can do is to close. It was suggested to go to Task Manager and shut up there and the first time I tried this he showed that run and I closed it down. But I still can't open it and it shows is no longer in the Task Manager. I got a message

  The catalog cannot be opened because it is currently in use by another program.
  I tried the system restore to a time before this glitch.
  I have uninstalled and installed the program.
  How can I find where it runs when I can't find it in the Task Manager?

  Hello

  I suggest you to send your query to the Adobe community forum as they would be in a better position to help you with this question.
  http://forums.Adobe.com/index.jspa
  https://helpx.Adobe.com/Photoshop-elements.html

  Thank you

• 8 casual Windows no noise problems. The camera is used by another application.

  Hello
  I had sound problems with the speakers on an HP Ultrabook running Windows 8. Sometimes the laptop speakers stop working. When this happens, I go to control panel > sound, speakers (one set to select), select Configuration and Test. After selecting the Test, I get the message device in use. The camera is used by another application. Please close all units are audio playback on this device, and then try again. I went to the properties for the speakers, the Advanced tab and unchecked option "allow applications to take exclusive control of this device." I also used the term sndvol to try to determine the application, but it only shows the device: speakers / HP and Applications: System sounds.

  The only way I could get the speakers to work is to restart or turn off and turn on the pilot for the IDT High Definition Audio CODEC. Does anyone know how to determine the application causing the problem? Thanks in advance for your help.

  Gary

  On the forum of the community of HP HP technician found that uninstalling Microsoft update KB2962407 should solve the problem.  This update is a patch that says "shortened battery life when an inactive audio device is not turned off on a computer running Windows.  I installed this update on June 19.  I have no updates installed July, so uninstall updates July cannot solve the problem.

• My camera is use by another application

  Separated from this thread.

  Whenever I try to get on Skype, it says that my camera is use by another application and close it, but I have no way of knowing what is soft.  I would like to know how to fix this?

  Hello

  Have you tried to use the troubleshooter of app?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-8/what-troubleshoot-problems-app

  Scroll down to "If you have problems with your Webcam.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/camera-app-FAQ

  Let us know if you need more information.