Sutherngrl

oops I forgot to mention the computer model...it's a Acer Aspire 5610z
running on Vista.

"Sutherngrl" wrote:

> Hi, I'm not a computer "geek" and I'm having a difficult time figuring out
> what is going on with my new laptop. I did all the upgrades...I've read as
> much material, followed every link and have just about pull out all my
> hair...what am I doing wrong. I bought this thing to help me keep in touch
> with family members all over the country and I can't get the built in webcam
> to work. When I open the program it comes up but no picture. When I do it
> through yahoo messenger all there is is a black screen. The options of
> changing setting can not be highlighted or clicked on. MSN messenger gives
> me an error message and shut off. Can some out there help me? Looking at
> other postings, it nice to know I'm not the only one but it sure can be
> frustrating.
> Thanks in advance,
> Sutherngrl