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cant hide webcam by eric_here on 12-11-2008 at 08:43 PM
Hi
I have MSn Live messenger 8.5. The problem is I cannot hide my webcam. I did uncheck "Allow others to see my webcam" million times but still not working.. Please help
RE: cant hide webcam by Quantum on 12-11-2008 at 08:50 PM
When you check that option you still see it but others talking with you do not.
RE: cant hide webcam by MartinKSmith on 01-13-2009 at 11:28 PM
I downloaded the latest version of Windows Live Messenger today, despite having "Allow others to see my webcam" unchecked, it's still showing people.
I know it always shows the fact that you have a webcam, until your own display picture, but others have been inviting me to view webcam. It's built in, I can just say no.. Surely the whole point of being able to hide it is so that you're not constantly being asked to go on?
Any suggestions?
RE: cant hide webcam by toddy on 01-13-2009 at 11:30 PM
unplug the webcam
RE: cant hide webcam by MartinKSmith on 01-13-2009 at 11:31 PM
It's built in.
RE: cant hide webcam by toddy on 01-13-2009 at 11:34 PM
quote:sure u can disable it
Originally posted by MartinKSmith
It's built in.
RE: RE: cant hide webcam by MartinKSmith on 01-13-2009 at 11:38 PM
quote:
Originally posted by toddy
quote:sure u can disable it
Originally posted by MartinKSmith
It's built in.
Which I have now done (I wasn't aware of the disable option), I do use the webcam from time to time though, the fact that I will now have to go back in and enable it when I want to use it.
Also, even with the cam disabled, it still apparently shows the symbol to other people.
RE: cant hide webcam by NanaFreak on 01-14-2009 at 12:29 AM
i have this problem but the funny thing is... i dont have a webcam plugged in... and never have... though it still shows my webcam icon to the world ;o
RE: RE: cant hide webcam by MartinKSmith on 01-14-2009 at 01:36 AM
quote:
Originally posted by NanaFreak
i have this problem but the funny thing is... i dont have a webcam plugged in... and never have... though it still shows my webcam icon to the world ;o
I can't decide if that'd be more annoying or less. haha.
RE: cant hide webcam by blessedguy on 01-14-2009 at 02:11 AM
quote:Also have that problem... after installing Camtasia video capturing suite =P
Originally posted by MartinKSmith
quote:
Originally posted by NanaFreak
i have this problem but the funny thing is... i dont have a webcam plugged in... and never have... though it still shows my webcam icon to the world ;o
I can't decide if that'd be more annoying or less. haha.
When you accept an video invitation, my "webcam" just display a black nothing.
Believe, it's really annoyng... =X
in skinning, at least it is pretty good to check how does webcam icons look...
RE: cant hide webcam by victorneyra on 06-13-2009 at 09:53 AM
its really easy..in messenger 2009 go to:
tools
audio and video setup
click next to go video setup
under webcam dropdown menu select "disable"
done!
if you want to use your camera again just go back and select your camera from the drop down menu...no need to restart your computer!!! 
I know this is different than what you are used to in messenger 8.5....in my opinion Microsoft drop the ball on this feature...hope this help!