Help: Logitech Quickcam Messenger WebCam Freezes computer

[T-Roy]

I'm running an Athlon 1.2Ghz with 1Gig of Ram, USB 1.1 ports. Windows XP
Pro.

Having problems with a USB Logitech Quickcam Messenger Webcam. Seems to
freeze my computer everytime I start a Messenger Video session. All USB
ports on my comp do the same when using the Webcam. No other problems with
any other USB devices on my comp, they all work fine. Webcam works fine on
othe systems. Any reason why a Webcam might be freezing things up on my
comp?

Thanks.


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Troy

 

[John]

Hi Troy,

I had exactly the same problem - I have the same computer configuration and
the same webcam. It used to freeze up after just a few minutes of video.

Someone told me to buy a PCI USB card - which provided 2 extra usb ports,
separate to the usual ones on the motherboard.
I bought it, fitted it, and used it with the webcam. No more problems!

John