christian
Wed Jul 05 06:22:02 CDT 2006
Thanks Jon.
So, Philips is not producing any drivers for this webcam anylonger?
Maybe there are some generic Philips Webcam drivers that are constantly
updated?
I know that Logitech has such generic driver packages for my logitech
mouse.
Surely, MSN could be modified in a way that would allow to employ any
webcam image from any camera?
I tried to use Skype as well and I can't find the option that allows me
to start the webcam - is it possible to just enable the webcam on my
side so that the other party can see me?
Chris
Jonathan Kay [MVP] wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> All of what you're describing is usually the result of a buggy driver, in this case the
> webcam. I realize you have the latest drivers, however, other Phillips webcams have had
> issues before with Messenger so this isn't really surprising.
>
> I'm afraid there isn't much a solution, except to attempt to use a different application like
> Skype.
>
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> <christian.guttmann@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> > Hello,
> >
> > Your help is appreciated - I have spent hrs trying to solve the
> > following problem:
> >
> > I have a Philips Webcam PCVC680 and it works fine in a number of
> > programs, like dacamyo and the explorer as well. However, I have
> > problems to get it going in MSN 7.5 (also installed 8.0 and same
> > problem). What happens is that MSN does not respond (it just stops)
> > when I want to do one of the following:
> >
> > - Start a video call
> > - Send a webcam
> > - Webcam settings
> >
> > MSN just freezes, and I can only terminate it in the task manager (in
> > the manager it actually indicates that MSN is still running).
> >
> > When I use the audio and video wizard, audio installation is fine, but
> > the video setting only shows a black screen for the camera preview (it
> > might have something to do with it).
> >
> > I have WinXP installed (and windows messenger 5.1), and I should have
> > the latest drivers for the webcam.
> >
> > What is going on? A solution is highly appreciated!!!
> >
> > Chris
> >