Topic: Webcam Query

[Serenity]

I need some help guys with a camera problem

I have a Labtec webcam and I am unable to receive or apparantly send my pic to other users    Its only started happening over the last few days.  The "receive" option is greyed out when I go to tools/video in options.  I have uninstalled and reinstalled it several times but the status in properties is still showing as "unavailable"  any ideas??  I have run ad aware6 and spybot to ensure there is no spyware lurking around.

hope someone can suggest a solution  

[Adept]

Don't look at me I've had enough problems the last couple of night, sorting out this webcam problem for this dizzy blonde that I know

Told you you'd have to post it  :boobs:

[Serenity]

well what a lovely reply from the forum ADMINISTRATOR  :'(  I even offered you a cuppa if you sorted it.. YOUR SACKED    

[Adept]

I even offered you a cuppa if you sorted it..

You obviously haven't been paying attention Serenity - I work better on other types of liquid refreshment

[DJ]

I take that its a USB connection on it Serenity?

I have a labtec cam as well and it is dodgy sometimes - I have found changing the USB port helps.

What OS are you running and any errors or anything or just greyed out boxes?  

DJ1UK

[Sandra]

I think shes away at the moment DJ.
She is on 98SE and in the properties for the webcam it says it is unavaailable even though she can see her self on the monitor,it wont connect on net meeting.
She has tried it in different usb ports with the same result :doggie:

[DJ]

Urm strange!

I'll have a look around and post if I find anything.

I haven't had that particular problem with my labtec webcam.

Thanks Sandra

DJ1UK

[DJ]

Just had a quick look on www.labtec.com and theirs a USB troubleshooter HERE along with general troubleshooters.

you've probably already had a go at them serenity, but thought I'd post them anyway

DJ1UK

[Serenity]

Thanks for your advice DJ1UK    I shall wade through and see if theres anything in there I have'nt already tried. Strange thing though, I can see ppl on their cams at normal speed but as soon as I click the link to activate my own cam the pc freezes and I have no control of the mouse   the only way to deal with it is to completely reboot  > oh well  fun and games huh  :-[

[Serenity]

Just thought id update you DJ1   with the help of a few >>cough<< friends in here   it was established that nothing whatsoever worked to repair the fault so its now gone back to the store and Ive purchased a Logitech cama nd hey presto everything works fine    thanks for all the help guys  

[DJ]

Glad you got it sorted!

"If ya can't fix it - change it!" Good advice

DJ