Webcam problem im using skype but i cant use my webcam what should i do? can help me for this, thanks in advance!

Hi Shane,
Thank you for contacting fixya.

Try to install latest webcam driver downloaded directly from laptop manufacturers website. it will help you to get your webcam on skype.

Hey BC2000 ,

Nice to see you here,

Lets start with Skype description

What is Skype

"Skype is IM and Internet calling Platform. Its works with VoIP Technology."

How to call someone on Video using Skype?

Step-1 Check out your webcam .You have webcam device in your system and its active.

Step-2 Now Download Skype and add contacts on Skype.

Step-3 Click on particular contact then you can see two option for communication- One is Video and Another is call(Green Buttons)


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Check the settings in skype to see that it recognizes your camera and try to update the driver for the webcam.
If you need more help please state the model of the webcam so we can help you better.

Skype automatically detects the Web-cam only if it works already well with windows. So go to my computer> see if its listed in the scanners and Cameras devices.

If not listed, then you shall need the drivers for it in order to work in windows.

What you are missing in your video calls is an automating happening in Skype.. you dont have to do anything. If it is not happening means that skype is not installed properly.
Go to Control Panel->Add Remove Programs and remove Skype from the PC. Now reboot and install skype after a fresh download. Now configure skype to use this webcam as default webcam and enjoy video calls. For more info read the link:
Installing Devices on PCs and Laptops

maybe..skype is less sympathetic to the older cameras and drivers. might be time for an update..

skype can be a pain like this, you can try going into skype options and video settings and making sure your camera is choosen. if fails still try using some thing like many cams its a free webcam software with a tone of effects and so on works nice with skype yahoo or anything.

Download and run this diagnostic tool
http://www.download32.com/webcam-diagnostics-d35065.html
Ignore the first alert - I always get that.

If you downloaded your webcam software from a CD it may not include the latest patches try re-installing your software from here
http://www.a4tech.com/ennew/support.asp
Close all programs
Disconnect webcam
Uninstall software
Restart computer
Install new software.

It may be a Skype problem
The Skype forum suggests there may be a problem with later versions Most people had success by re-installing a previous version (v.4.0.0.226) of Skype.
Older versions here

http://www.filehippo.com/download_skype/

Check you have the latest driver - faults likes this are usually patched until a new driver is issued
Access Device Manager from the Control Panel and expand the Imaging folder.
Right click on your webcam text and update driver - select internet when prompted.
If you have the latest driver - check the Creative website and Skype for any forums that show similar problems

This can be fixed by right clicking on the desktop and selecting - Properties - Settings Tab - Advanced Button - Troubleshoot Tab - move hardware acceleration pointer one notch to left - OK