webcams that do not work

[John]

Does anyone know if there is a list anywhere of webcams that do not work
with Messenger and/or Win XP?
My Dad bought a Chicony webcam and cannot get it to work. Don't know if its
the cam or a compatibility problem.
Thanks,

John

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings John,

Generally speaking, the non-brand names have problems. However, before you blame the camera,
is he able to go through the Audio/Video Tuning Wizard (open up the main Messenger window,
click Tools then Audio Tuning Wizard to get there)?
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

 

[John]

Hello Jonathan,

thanks for your reply.
When he goes to the audio tuning wizard, it says the webcam is not
available.

He has installed the webcam correctly as far as I know.

Anything else to try?

John

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi John,

Depending on what model it is, there may be a new driver available for it here:
http://www.chicony.com/download/di/driver.asp
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

 

[Guest]

Hi John

It might not be ur cam....I have a top digicam/acts as webcam, and it wont work with MSN messenger but will with windows messenger on xp...what messenger are you trying to use?