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Webcam problems by jmccarroll on 07-17-2006 at 08:58 AM
When I try to send my webcam to a contact I get this message:
quote:I'm using WLM 8.0.792 with Messenger Plus! 4.01.240. I've used the Mess Patch as well. My webcam is built into my laptop monitor. It's a BisonCap webcam.
You have invited [contact's name] to start viewing webcam. Please wait for a response or Cancel (Alt+Q) the pending invitation.
Your conversation cannot begin because your camera is currently in use or not plugged in. Make sure your camera is available and try again.
You have canceled your invitation to start viewing webcam.
I can turn it on and take pictures outside of WLM so I know it's available. I've checked the processes menu in task manager and nothing appears for the webcam, but anytime I try to send it in WLM I get this message. Any ideas on what I should do?
RE: Webcam problems by user27089 on 07-17-2006 at 09:06 AM
Try going to Tools > Audio and Video Setup and see if everything's all good in there. If it is, then I would install the drivers for the webcam again.
RE: RE: Webcam problems by jmccarroll on 07-17-2006 at 07:41 PM
quote:Thanks for your reply. It's working in the Audio/Video setup (even though it wasn't last night) but it's still not sending. I'll look into reinstalling the drivers and hope that helps.
Originally posted by traxor
Try going to Tools > Audio and Video Setup and see if everything's all good in there. If it is, then I would install the drivers for the webcam again.
RE: Webcam problems by Keikonium on 07-18-2006 at 01:23 AM
I have a VERY strong feeling it is a bug on the servers. This exact same error is happening to me, and all of my friends with cams. Wlm takes like 5-10 minutes to sign in, and in generally VERY slow.
I think it may have to do with the yahoo stuff, but I'm not sure. I hope this gets fixed soon... and I mean very soon.