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    Dhiraj1977's Avatar
    Dhiraj1977 Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 17, 2007, 10:32 PM
    Yahoo messenger not recognising Microsoft webcam
    I have installed Microsoft VX-1000 lifecam on my computer loaded with window XP. I can see my image through the software given with the cam. However, when I try to open the image through Yahoo messenger, it says Yahoo messenger not able to locate the web cam! what could be the reason please
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    Sep 18, 2007, 12:04 AM
    Are all the required drivers installed?
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    Sep 18, 2007, 06:26 AM
    Does Yahoo see the cam on the list of installed devices?
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    retsoksirhc Posts: 912, Reputation: 71
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    Sep 18, 2007, 10:09 AM
    Close any other programs that might be using the camera, then close Yahoo and open it back up again. A lot of times, you can only be using the camera from one program at a time.
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