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• Qosmio G40 - webcam and windows live messenger

  Well I've had this problem before and was solved with the installation of Service Pack 1. Well now it comes back to haunt me again! Windows live messenger does not register the webcam. The cam works and I am registered in the control panel etc. It is only on live messenger it does not...

  As described above, I have a Qosmio G40 with Windows Vista Ultimate and windows live messenger.

  Live messenger is set to allow phone calls and Messenger live in general - but there is no exceptions for webcam in the Security Panel?

  Looks quite simply that the cam is not lit - I have a black screen with static...

  Any ideas to fix this?

  * Download driver Chicony Webcam drivers from Toshiba Web site section was updated. If you can't find an updated driver, try a new driver of another model of Toshiba.
  * Install the Service Pack 1 of Vista, or Vista Hotfix KB934374: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/934374 (KB934374 is included in SP1)
  * Update your e-mail software (MSN/Yahoo Messenger, etc...)
  * If you have another program that can use the webcam (e.g. Skype), make sure that they are completely closed and not, sitting in the system tray.
  * Try to close the bar Assistant camera on the left side of the office.
  * To stop the Camera Assistant software from running at startup, run Regedit and delete HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Camera Assistant Software".

• Satellite A100: webcam works does not for windows live messenger on Vista

  I recently lost my picture when working for video calls in windows live messenger, the sound of two ways and I can see them, but no one can see me.
  I also bought an external webcam, and it does not work either.

  When I go to Device Manager it says that the two cams don't work properly.
  I tried to update the drivers but they are up-to-date.
  I wonder if it's a problem of Windows live or Toshiba.
  I use Windows Vista Home Premium and the new version of messenger.

  > I also bought an external webcam and it doesn t work either.
  > When I go to Device Manager it says that the two cams don't work properly

  For me, it looks like a windows system problem.
  Usually two webcams operate independently from each other and so I don t think that it is a webcam driver problem I think that it s windows or windows live messenger problem
  Maybe something confused keys registry or files may be some updates to update or similar

  In your case, I recommend you to uninstall the software of webcam software, internal external webcam and the windows live messenger.
  Then, you must clean the BONES and the registry tool like CCLeaner cleaning, for example. It the free tool.

  After this, reinstall the Chicony webcam software and test functionality without installation of windows live messenger.
  If the webcam will be functions then you could install the windows live messenger again.

• Satellite Pro A300 - Webcam does not work in Windows live messenger

  Recently bought a Satellite Pro A300, with integrated webcam. However, when I try to use the webcam in Windows live messenger it comes up with the following error messages.

  * "We couldn't start your camera. Please check that your camera is not currently being used by another program, and then try again. » *

  Also this message...

  * "Messenger is not available right now. Please try again later. (0x82000009). "

  Now, the camera is not enabled, and Messenger works normally.

  * HELP! *

  Thank you

  Folic

  When you get the message if another program uses always the camera.

  So, try to disable the webcam software and other e-mail programs in msconfig.
  Restart the laptop and if you want to use the webcam software you need to start the first webcam software.

• Qosmo G40 - built Chicony Webcam incompatible with windows live messenger

  I can't have the built-in webcam to work on my brand new G40 - 108 with Windows Live Messenger. I get the following message appears when you try to set up "audio and video setting" the Herald: "Windows cannot connect to this webcam. Close any program that may be using this webcam and restart the wizard."

  He connected with technical support from Toshiba, which were also unable to solve the problem. We have tried to disable both webcam at startup apps. If both executed at startup, the chicony software does not work.

  Does anyone else have this problem? I'll update this post if I get a resolution on their part.

  Thank you!

  Yes I have a solution.
  Remove the old software and the driver for the system.
  Go to the Toshiba European page and download the latest software for a chicony and the driver.
  Then install on the laptop and enjoy.

  Notes; Restart the laptop everytime after reinstalling the driver.

• Why can't get my windows live messenger with my webcam I tried for a week

  I deleted my old windows live messenger with webcam because it stopped to let me see messengers astrerix only offline, I could see also not something I typed only little Asterix, now I'm coming back on the same. now, windows live messenger with instant messaging, I have webcam and so has my sister in canada, please PLEASE can you help me im going hairless im in my second week try Please HELP!

  Hi lilysouthworth-927,
   
  This problem is related to the evolution of a parameter in Windows Live Messenger. Please post your query in Windows Live Messenger Forums to improve assistance in this regard.

• My sound does not work on Windows Live Messenger when a friend sends a Youtube video or a video of their webcam.

  When I send a Youtube video in a firend on Windows Live Messenger I can not hear the sound of the video and when a friend sent me a video of her webcam I can't hear the sound.

  Do not worry. I fixed it. If someone wants to know that this is how I did it:

  Open an instant message to a friend, click on tools, click on installation of audio and video, change the bar above the speaker by default, and then click Finish. The sound should work now.

• Acer Aspire 5536 Webcam does not work with Windows Live Messenger

  My Acer Aspire 5536 laptop with built in Crystal Eye webcam does not work on Windows Live Messenger.  Open the application of webcam Crystal Eye went very well, taking pictures is fine, until I want to use it in a conversation on Messenger.  Is there something I can do?

  A quick response would be much appreciated.

  Hi Tom Hawx,.

  (1) if it works well before?

  (2) remember to make changes?

  (3) you get an error message?

  You can follow the steps mentioned in the article below to configure settings for audio\video Messenger.

  With the help of your LifeCam with Microsoft Live Messenger

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/921332

  (Article applies to deliver the LifeCam, works very well for the issue)

  If the problem persists always, for more expert on this issue, help post your query on Windows Live Forum.

  Windows Live Forum - http://windowslivehelp.com/

• Impossible to send and receive webcam invites using Windows Live messenger

  original title: I have a packard bell laptop and it wont let me send or accept guest webcam on windows live messenger. I can't make video calls with my webcam, do you know how to solve this problem?

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  Hey Georgia13

  Try repostng your question Messenger in the sub forums of Messenger

  http://windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?ProductID=2

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• Windows live messenger webcam

  Why my webcam does not work? as its not connect to my friend.

  work very well, he knows when we start our webcam, it stay just loading.

  is it on my webcam or our connection have some problems?

  If I have webcam with my other friends, it works very well.

  Pleas help me...

  Looks like either a problem with the connection to only one person or maybe set up some setting in Messenger that affects only one person because of the way you're both.  It is not a problem with the webcam If you can connect with other friends with no problems.  I suggest transfer you your question in the Windows Live Messenger Discussion Group at: http://windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?productid=2 where Live Messenger experts will be more than happy to help you with your problem.

  Good luck!

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• Window live messenger-webcam

  I have microsoft vista, I can't download the new version of windows live messenger (webcam)

  http://www.Microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?DG=Microsoft.public.Windows.live.Messenger

  Discussions in Windows Live Messenger

  They will help you with your WLM questions when repost you your questions in the highest Windows Live Messenger Newsgroup.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Webcam does not work on Live Messenger

  Microsoft Live Messenger v webcam

  I installed a webcam Microsoft Life Cam 3.5. Problem is in trying to establish that a video link on Windows Live Messenger cannot get a video image.  Have I missed a link to Messenger Live or it should automatically detect. When he is assured of lifecam fm its own icon on my desktop fantastic photo but usually carried on in Live Messenger.  Would appreicate some advice many tks

  Hi bass511,

  Refer to the article below and make sure that all settings are correct.

  With the help of your LifeCam with Microsoft Live Messenger

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/921332

  If you still encounter problems with the Windows live messenger then post your request in the forums of Windows live.

  http://www.windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?ProductID=2

• How to answer a video call in windows live/messenger?

  I am running Windows XP with the updates Windows Live / Messenger with video of telephone services. My webcam works and when I video call my contact, he can't see my Visual incoming call.

  How answer us a video call?

  Polly

  Hello Polly,

  Try the steps listed in the article below and check if it helps you to fix the problem.

  Impossible to establish a webcam with Windows Live Messenger conversation

  If this does not help, post your request in the instances of Windows Live for assistance on this issue.

  Windows Live Messenger Support Forums

  Live Messenger Audio call or video support

• Windows Live Messenger connected poster with a UPnP port not restricted NAT ONLY when I connect.

  LIV emessenger shows that I am connected with a port unrestricted UPnP NAT ony when I sign in to messenger.  If I look under tools/options/connection before sign in or under different username s, there is no problem.  Why is this and how to fix it.  I don not use a router, or have a webcam.  Thank you!  revgriz

  Thank you for visiting the Microsoft answers community site.

  The question you have posted is related to Windows Live Messenger and would be better suited in the Windows Live Solution Center.

  Please visit the link below to find a community that will support what ask you:

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  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Changes to Windows Live Messenger

  Who may be affected,

  I recently installed the beta version of Windows Live Messenger and my extreme disappointment, the use of the webcam is no longer available. Why is this?

  I do not understand why you deleted this option in the program. I had several throughout my time hotmail accounts and have been used so the existence of applications that I use it almost daily as well as various other messenger users, I know.

  Due to this change when I install the new version, I assumed that if I reinstalled the version, I had before I would get this back action... However, this was not the case and I was very aggravated that I wasted time doing this for no reason.

  From what I can see of your last program 'development', Microsoft are trying too hard to make their own version of Skype... that many people use less often because she is of the video capabilities of Windows Live Messenger. Will tell you that companies regularly use video calls as a form of communication, but from what I see, your video call feature is far from being desirable and was not always reliable. Apart from that, in all honesty, your beta version is much more user-friendly and visually appealing. However, it would be obviously more attractive if she had the choice of video calls and webcam, as he always did.

  I really hope you like what I said, as I'm sure many of your other customers are asking, and you did a little upset by the big change to the program. I look forward to hear from you.

  HD video calling in beta version of Messenger
  http://windowslive.ninemsn.com.au/Messenger/article/7939771/HD-video-call-in-Messenger-Beta

  Enable show my Webcam on Windows Live Messenger 2009 solution
  http://www.Raymond.CC/blog/archives/2009/02/12/enable-show-my-webcam-on-Windows-Live-Messenger-2009-workaround/

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