Parrallels I installed parallels desktop on my mac laptop to run windows vista and im trying to use windows live messenger and im trying to use the built in camera to chat but it it says thier is no camera so i would like to know what i need to do to have the camera work on windows vista, i currently have leapord?

Hi,
First you create bootable windows disk, and then you try it. Bootable Disk insert to DVD rom drive and follow instruction on setup.
More info please visit this link.
http://www.lgsolutions.com/ftgsoftware/downloads/Windows_XP_Installation_Guide.pdf

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... If you are still unable to get Messenger work, we recommend you to Download .... Whenever I try to install WLM on my Vista laptop, I am able to download ... I had following error message: windows live suite was not installed. ..... Thanks if you can help me and email me ASAP (as soon as possible).

You can try setting up Bootcamp (ie run windows on your mac), or try software such as "Parrallels". The latter option costs money, but also allows you to install windows (you need a windows CD). Once windows is installed by either of the above options, you can then install and run the softwarethat came with the Cool School Keyboard

You have to be on the same Skype or Messenger that he is on to chat and see each other. Doesn't matter if he has a Mac and you have a PC. Read the instructions below.

Web Camera's have to be setup on the program they are to be used with. Just installing the camera on your computer does not set it up to broadcast on messengers or Skype.

Each program has Options that have to be setup in order for the Audio and Video to function properly.

A. Skype Setup:
After downloading and installing Skype

http://www.skype.com/intl/en-gb/download/skype/windows/beta/downloading/

set it up as follows:
Go to Tools, then Options, and click on Audio Settings and set the Microphone and Speakers to the computer Audio Card.
Then click on the Video Settings.
The camera, if Installed Properly, it will come up and show a video picture.
Then, on the bottom of the page click save.
The camera and audio should function properly. Your friends and Family will now be able to see and hear you.

B. Yahoo Setup:
After downloading and installing Yahoo Messenger

http://www.soft32.com/download_30.HTML

set it up as follows:
Go to Messenger at the top left and click on it.
Next go down to Preferences and click on it.
Next Calling and Devices on the right and set the Microphone and Speakers to the computer Audio Card.
Next go to the Test Audio section and (in blue writing) click on "Open the call setup assistant" and follow the instructions on the left window.

C. Windows Live Messenger:

http://download.live.com/Messenger

After you start Windows Live Messenger, expand the view by clicking on the square on top left next to the red X.
Then on the Windows Live messenger window on the right side, click on " "Show Menus." And then click on "Show the Menu Bar".
Next go to the Menu Bar on right side, click on " "Action."
Go to "TOOLS" and click "Audio and Video Setting" and follow the instructions.
NOTE: Your audio and video should work. Enjoy.
When done both the Audio and Video will function properly so you can chat and see family or friends you are connected to.

D. AIM (AOL) Messenger:

http://dashboard.aim.com/aim

On the VIM sign-in window click on Edit.
Then click on Settings Enhanced IM.
Next click on Enhanced IM.
Then click on Audio Video.
The Audio and Video portion has drop downs so you can select the proper audio card and video camera installed in you computer.
The Audi Video drop downs are
Microphone
Speaker
Camera
The audio and camera should function now.
Additional information to use with VIM settings.
Adjust Your Audio and Video Settings:
In order to adjust your audio and video settings, please follow the steps given below:
1. Click the Audio and Video Settings button directly below the My Buddy or My Camera window. If you are currently
Participating in an AOL Live Video IM session, a message will display: You must disconnect the current AOL Live Video IM
Conversation before running setup. Would you like to disconnect now? Click the Yes button.
2. The Audio and Video Tuning Wizard will appear to help you verify that your camera, speakers and microphone are working
Properly. Follow the on-screen prompts.
Notes:
The first time you use AOL Live Video IM, a message will display: Would you like to first check your audio and video settings? Click the Yes button.
The Audio and Video Tuning Wizard will appear to help you verify that your camera, speakers and microphone are working properly.
Follow the on-screen prompts.
images in AOL Live Video IM may appear reversed, or as a mirror image (text may appear backwards) when you look at your own camera feed or at the
Picture-in-picture (PIP) display.
After making the settings your ready for a chat and video talk with your Family and Friends.
Hope this helps. Bud

Hello, it looks like you use an XP system on a Mac isn't it? Then you are using boot camp or parallels to boot on windows...
Something you can do is use aMsn on Mac OS X that supports webcams and all kinds of messenger accounts.
you will probably find what you need here:
http://www.amsn-project.net/

First, try restarting the computer, if this does not fix the problem then you can try re-installing messenger.

Go to control panel, under programs, click uninstall a program. Then find Windows Live messenger in the list(it may take a while to load). Click messenger, then click uninstall. You will need to go through the installer following the instructions.

Then you can download Windows Live Messenger again from the microsoft website. Click here for a link. You can download and install the program by following the on screen instructions. Make sure you read through and choose the right settings.

Then when you run messenger this should fix the problem. If it does not or you need more help, then let me know and i will do my best.

you can have as many IM's as you like installed, although i would only use 1 at a time, try doing a java update and reinstalling live messenger, then do a microsoft update

well...seems that perhaps the download is being compromised by the speed of your net connection. you on wireless? try a direct ethernet connection to get that handled.

also, make sure it's the vista version of live messenger