well ya obviously i have all the updates off windows update... but no worries
it was the version 8.5 of WLM that was the problem. some glitch in it i
guess. because i just installed the newest one, the 2009 version and the cam
works fine once again.
so it was a WLM screw up
"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
Quote:
> Is Automatic Updates enabled?
>
> Can you do the following successfully?...
>
> 1. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com;
>
> 2. Install any required Windows Update-related software, if offered, then
> click CONTINUE;
>
> 3. Select CUSTOM and scan;
>
> 4. Select & install any critical security updates offered; follow all
> prompts.
>
> NB: I would not recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update if it's not
> already installed. If IE7 is already installed, look for a Root
> Certificates update in Optional category; if it's available, install it to
> take full advantage of IE7's enhanced security. (Root Certificates updates
> are not offered via Automatic Updates, for some unfathomable reason.)
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
> Techy_G wrote: Quote:
> > WLM version 8.5.1302.1018
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: Quote:
> >> [Forwarded to WLMessenger newsgroup via crosspost]
> >>
> >> What version of WLMessenger is installed?
> >>
> >> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
> >> Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3) and *only until* 14 Apr-09.
> >> (Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States and
> >> Canada.) Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 |
> >> select "Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
> >> --
> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >>
> >> Techy_G wrote:
> >>> Hi, my main issue at this time, i believe it may be related to sp3. but
> >>> not
> >>> certain. I have recently formatted my computer. multiple times. and
> >>> after
> >>> installing Windows Live Messenger, and my webcam. both seperately, when
> >>> i
> >>> go
> >>> in the audio and video setup in WLM as soon as i click the option to
> >>> edit
> >>> or
> >>> set it up, WLM freezes up and the only way to close it is to control alt
> >>> delete it.
> >>>
> >>> i've even tried going back to an older version of WLM and still the same
> >>> problem, i've updated the webcam, with logitechs newest up dates and
> >>> still
> >>> nothing but freezing.
> >>>
> >>> what is causing this, or how can I fix it? >
>