ok so never mind, i talked too fast, in the new version i was able to go into
the main setup for audio and video without WLM freezing up. but when i start
the webcam in a convo it works right up until the other person accepts the
invitation. the all hell brakes loose and freezes right back up.
"Techy_G" wrote:
Quote:
> 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:
> > >> [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? > >
> >