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when in chat, cannot see my webcam
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m7nardi
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O.P. when in chat, cannot see my webcam
version 9, windows XP...when i chat with someone and want to do a live call (we both have the lifecam vx-5000) i can request to see his webcam, but mine wont show, and says to try again later...i can use yahoo messenger and video chat with him, but with live messenger i cannot...what am i doing wrong or what do i need to do?
01-20-2009 12:36 AM
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RE: when in chat, cannot see my webcam
Go to Tools > Options and tick 'Allow others to see that I have a webcam'.
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01-20-2009 12:54 AM
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O.P. RE: when in chat, cannot see my webcam
they can see that i have a webcam, but when they try to request to see it, or i send the request for them to see it, it says cannot connect try again later...but i can see theirs
01-20-2009 01:10 AM
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RE: when in chat, cannot see my webcam
Tools > Audio and Video Setup

Make sure to select your webcam.
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01-20-2009 01:12 AM
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O.P. RE: when in chat, cannot see my webcam
didnt work...any other advice? my webcam works in the lifecam software, but not in the live call...but i can see my son's webcam when i request his
01-20-2009 02:28 AM
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