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Troubleshooting a Webcam Blue Screen

ID: SLN1303
Refers to: Messenger 11.5 , Messenger 11 , Messenger 10 and earlier

Description

This article gives troubleshooting steps for a bluescreen on your webcam.


Resolution

This issue can usually be resolved by changing your camera source. Here's how:

  1. Select Messenger.
  2. Select My Webcam.
  3. Select Messenger.
  4. Select File | Preferences.
  5. Click Webcam.
  6. Click Camera Source.
  7. Click the down arrow on the right, and then select your webcam from the pull-down menu.
  8. Click OK.

 



Last updated: April 10, 2012
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