http://forum.skype.com/index.php Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:50:58 +0000 5 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=475191
1. Logitech QuickCam software with and without Vid and new/old versions
2. All of Bill Campbell's fixes - skype 4.0.0.226, DirectX
3. Windows generic USB Webcam driver
4. Non-usb microphone
5. Disable all automatic Webcam 9000 features
6. Different light settings
7. Older legacy 9000 fixes such as USB 1.0, 3rd party video software, etc..

Skype seems to still have their head in the sand. All of the Skype support people seem to respond as Wuh? Huh? Problem??

I plugged in a cheap chinese webcam and it worked immediately (with get-what-you-pay-for quality)

I really want to use the Logitech Webcam Pro 9000.

I am running on a Dell Optiplex 320 with Windows XP professional

]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:31:50 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=475191 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=474911 Do you have to be in a call to see your own video? Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:10:48 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=474911 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=474901
My friend and I have been testing it and he calls me, we talk and the video is fine, we hang up and I click on "Video Call" to call him back and it still goes directly to his cell phone.]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:10:35 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=474901 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=474861
I am running Windows 7 with IE8 on a brand new computer, so the problem is clearly a Skype issue. So far I see no problems with the Skype 4.1 itself, just the web cam extra software.

Are there other solutions?]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:44:18 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=474861 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=474831
I can see video in perfectly, but people tell me they can just see my video during 30 secs. So I switch off and switcho on again, and it works for other 30 secs.

Thanks in advance

Best Regards]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:38:06 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=474831 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=474671
ZAG]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:36:01 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=474671 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=474351 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:43:34 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=474351 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=474341
So I started testing and called my netbook. Turns out that the picture on my netbook was just peachy but the preview on my PC was slow. I then used Splitcam as a go between and that solved the issue.

I should probably invest in a proper webcam sometime anyway but it'll be a while. In case anyone has suggestions on how to either fix this (I find it rather irritating), or failing that a recommended cam for someone on a budget, that would be great.]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:37:38 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=474341 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=473791 I have uninstalled and re-installed both skype and my microsoft webcam. Updated the driver and updated directx. I can see and hear them but they can only hear me. The video works fine in tools options etc. Don't know where to go from here. Any help appreciated]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:16:18 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=473791 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=473621
Any ideas as to what is going on? I mean I can see other videos just fine.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:49:42 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=473621 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=473571 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:14:01 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=473571 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=473121 Skype 4.1. I am using a Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E model and I'm running Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 2.

When I installed Skype it worked fine, and now all of a sudden it stopped working. Whenever I click the Video Button it simply says it's starting the video and stops at that. I can receive video fine, and when I go into the Video Settings it shows my webcam. I haven't installed anything remotely related to my WebCam, and the only Extras I've used are PretyMay Call Recorder and Pamela Call Recorder, and I've tried uninstalling them both already.

Any suggestions?]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:39:17 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=473121 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=473101 I just got an ASUS 1005 HA equipped with Windows 7 and inbuilt webcam Cyberlink Youcam.
Everything (Webcam and Skype) is upgraded to the latest version.
In the Skype Video settings, I can see myself in the camera. However when I do a video call, it says "starting video" and the picture is not showing.

I downloaded another webcam program called Many Cam and I had exactly the same issue with Skype.

I have never had this problem before on Vista.

Is the problem related to Windows 7?
For the people who manage to make video calls on Windows 7, what webcam do you use?

/Caliningrad]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:25:34 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=473101 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=472671
Myself Jithu from Kochi (India) is unable to use webcam in Skype v4.1. The operating system of my desktop is Windows XP service pack2 and the webcam is iball C1.3. While I start webcam the system get restart automatically.

Currently am using Skype v3.81 under the same OS and with same webcam. Its working perfectly fine.

Can you help me in this matter.


Regards...

Jithu]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:47:42 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=472671 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=470391
I am using a webcam (Naguma 1.3M) that works fine. Even in the Skype video screen, it shows that it works.

However, as soon as I make a call, the video doesn't work. I can, however, see my caller's video.

any help?]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:34:23 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=470391 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=469791
the USB is plugged in, the drivers are downloaded, the sound works, but I don't know how to make the video work. When I go to video options on Skype it says "Skype couldn't find a webcam."

I lost the manual for my DV5900 so some help is appreciated. A link to a manual could also help. Thanks in advance!]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:01:49 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=469791 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=469041
I've tried restarting my computer, turning the image off and on, and even turning off the program off and on.
I have tried un-installing the program, and installing it back in, but the same result appears.

What can I do to fix this?]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:11:23 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=469041 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=468901 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:29:38 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=468901 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=468541
I just bought a logitech 250 camera. People can see my video but I cannot see theirs. I can also preview my video on my screen, and they see their quick view. I downloaded latest video card driver. I have DX9.0C and latest skype. I've tested on a few users. Windows firewall is disabled.]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:34:06 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=468541 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=468271 Thanks
]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:33:26 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=468271 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=468161 I am going to buy Logitech Webcam Pro 9000. Please tell me what is the best possible resolution for video calls if I'd like to have 30 frames per second (fps) video quality?
]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:12:24 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=468161 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=467931
My son has a new Sager NP8690 with an integrated webcam, his is working fine.

We both have skype installed on our laptops, both with the latest version of skype.

We are both running windows 7 home premium 64 bit. We each have our names and numbers in our contact list.

When either of us clicks on the name of the other in the contact list, there is no option for making a video call. We have both set up our video in skype and both cameras are working. We have the most recent drivers on our machines.

Do we have to attempt to make a video call by using our skype name? How do we do that?

Please, how can we make video calls with skype? This is the whole reason we have skype. He is going to college and we want to stay in touch. If we can't get this feature to work, there is no point in keeping skype.

Also, when going to tools-options-setup video. I do not have the enable video button which I need to have checked. It isn't there. I can set up my web cam and see myself, and choose who I can do video calls with; but neither computer has the option to enable skype video calls.

When I click on the calls tab, I can see the video calls option, but I am not able to choose it, it is faded and not a valid option. I can only click on call. Both laptops are like this.]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:24:04 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=467931 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=467831 Hello,

I have taken lots of snapshots of my baby grandson via the webcam. Trouble is I don't know where to find the snapshots. They are not in my pics or my docs.
Is there a place within skype, where they are stored? I would be really grateful if someone know the answer to this. Many thanks Anniemo]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:07:36 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=467831 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=467541
I regularly call my father, who for physical disability reasons cannot use the mouse. For him, it is nearly impossible to turn full screen video on and off at will.]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:12:32 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=467541 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=467431
I can view my video and my husband (high speed) in another part of the house with a Microsoft videocam software can receive my picture but my grandson who lives in another state and used the same Microsoft videocam software can not see me though I can see him.

I have searched for a solution but can't find one and am not computer savvy like most of you.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:04:06 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=467431 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=467141 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:50:29 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=467141 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=466871
This is my frustrating issue.
I have a freshly reformatted comp. Literally a week. So everything should be all good.
I have been using my Canon Vixia HV40 as my webcam for weeks now. Never had an issue. I put the camera in DV mode. and it just works with skype through firewire. Today it just stopped working out of nowhere!
It still shows through My Computer. when i click the icon i can see the video. It also works through Windows Movie Maker. But on Skype it says "Unknown Error"

I have tried reinstalling. restarting. making a new username. Nothing works.
I have no idea why this happened. I made sure the settings on my Cam is DV not HDV. what is the problem can someone please tell me? Thank you so much!

]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:17:10 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=466871 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=466781 ive already tried several methods to stop this
ive cleaned my registry
ive un-installed and re-installed skype
and many more
but nothing seems to work
(i have the latest version of skype btw)]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:59:34 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=466781 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=466201
As I've become aware, skype - the iphone - and video don't mix.

But is there a way to run skype on my netbook for the video, and run skype on my iPhone for the audio?

So that I would have the freedom to walk around chatting on my iphone, and when I sit in front of my netbook, my friend will be able to see me via the webcam?

[I've tried to search this in the forums, but its hard to put in search terms that distinguish this from the regular concern people have about setting up skype on multiple computers or having 2 or more people in the same house use the same version.]

Would there be a "conference call" workaround where I use 2 accounts at the same time and call the other person?

Any help appreciated!



]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:37:33 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=466201 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=465921
Now what I am thinking is that it could be the fact that I am on a mac and he is on a PC. It just doesn't explain why it worked perfectly before and all of a sudden it just stopped. He has a new windows vista, could it possibly be a firewall that we don't know about?

ANY suggestions are welcome. Thanks for your help!!]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:36:19 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=465921 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=465711
And then there are knowledgebase pages like: http://tinyurl.com/ygf5t8a That clearly say you can't conduct video conferences with Skype.

Which is it?

Thanks!]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:45:41 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=465711 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=465681 Eckiemo]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:25:41 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=465681 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=465611 But now, after about 30 minutes her computer slows down again to 8 or so FPS. I am thrilled that we can get in a perfect 30 min conversation as I have had the problem for a year now but wonder what could be going on with her computer that slows it down after 30-45 minutes. Any ideas. Thanks everyone!
(P.S.-We both have the newest Skype software, cam drivers, plenty of light, great bandwith, etc. All the usual suspects seem to be A OK)]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:40:15 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=465611 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=465231 I just downloaded skype and so did my friend. we are trying to make a video call. we can hear eachother. i can see myself in the call, on my screen, and she can see herself on her screen but neither one of us can see eachother. how do we get this to work? Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:37:24 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=465231 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=464541 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:44:43 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=464541 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=464491 Thanks
Runisri]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:54:55 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=464491 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=464231 I'm new to this Forum and don't really know how to use it.
Here is the problem:
- Every time I talk to my friend on Skype (with Video) after about 20 minutes of chatting her picture just freezes and sound becomes distorted. However she can see me and hear me perfectly.
Than after a while we can chat again and situation happens again.

- When I tried to call my mother on Skype Out, I could hear the ringing in the beginning and that the sound got distorted so I could chat to her at all.

- When I call 123echo Skype Test Service the beginning Welcome is completly distorted and becomes clear when the voice says 'record your message'...

I recently updated to the newest version of Skype and never before had any problems with Skype, running on fully up to date and virus free Windows XP HMC.

Thanks for your support,

Pawel]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:18:40 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=464231 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=464081
I just got a new webcam (logitech quickcam pro for notebooks). After using this camera for the first time, calling the same person I always call I noticed that my friends video was not as high quality as it used to be.

Is me sending high quality video effecting the quality which is being sent on my friends side?

also is there a way to disable my sending of HQ video?

Thanks for reading (and hopefully answering!)]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:18:47 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=464081 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=464021 Skype 3.8.0.115
NVIDIA GeForce 6200LE (driver 6.14.11.6921)
Windows XP

I have a dual monitor system. My primary monitor is a flat screen and my extended desktop is a projector. When I start to receive video from Skype it shows up fine on my flat screen, then it freeze when I move it over to the projector. However, I can open a browser with a YouTube video running and it does not freeze. The Skype session continues without other problems.

Any ideas on how to fix this? I tried re-seating my video card.]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:38:45 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=464021 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=463951 I downloaded skype this week and have been having a great time with it, but have found that every time my computer is turned off and after my virus scans happen in the afternoon the webcam resets to my computer's TV graphics card and I have to go into audio settings and reset it back to my webcam or else am left with just a black screen for video calls. I save this setting every time but it keeps reverting back. Is there something I'm missing to keep my webcam as the default camera? Thanks for your help!!
Naomi.]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:14:03 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=463951 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=463941 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:57:39 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=463941 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=463821
Thanks,

Rockeye]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:22:34 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=463821 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=463711
The problem is that sometimes video works and sometimes it doesn't. i.e. sometimes the other person can see me; the green 'video-call' button appears and works; the tools-options button recognizes the existence of my webcam.

but sometimes NOT; the other person can't see me; I only get the green 'call' button, not the green 'video-call' button; and the tools-options button says that Skype doesn't recognize a webcam. All of this even though the webcam is on and even though I can see myself.

Sometimes re-booting helps; sometimes not. Sometimes when I turn the PC off [hours, overnight] the video comes back, sometimes it doesn't.

Thoughts, comments or suggestions??
thanks, WW]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:20:55 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=463711 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=463551 What does this mean ?]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:48:10 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=463551 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=463341
Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Denise


]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:45:42 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=463341 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=463241 What kind of error message is this ??]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:26:27 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=463241 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=463211 Does Skype offer group video conferencing where the main user can see everyone but the rest can only see the main user? Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:57:06 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=463211 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=463041 Does anyone know why this is so and /or how to fix this problem?]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:45:03 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=463041 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=462571
Yet, all I see, time and again, is a prepackaged, useless suggestion of "have you downloaded the latest version of Skype?". This is ridiculous, seeing how the latest version of Skype IS THE PROBLEM.

Is no one paying attention to this obvious fact in the 'Fix It' department? or is this some kind of inside joke, because it is really beyond my tolerance level. I can name six people I know personally that has dumped Skpye for this exact reason and I must say I am close behind; not to mention how many others are you guys losing because of this. I have used and LOVED Skype for many years but this is testing my loyalties, and then some.

There is no prominent post or adequate Known issue about it anywhere I can find that is accurate. With so many people having the EXACT SAME problem, wouldn't it behoove you to address it right up front, with status and feedback as to what is being done about it? daily, if necessary? Something that people will see as soon as they check the Problem or Issue lists and forums?

I just don't get it, it's not like Skype is some little new start-up company, but it sure seems like it with something this prevalent and important to your customers, that is apparently ignored or not taken serious enough.]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:07:08 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=462571 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=462561 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:51:40 +0000 http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=462561