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What is the "USB Phone is now connected" message?

ID: SLN398
Refers to: Messenger 11.5 , Messenger 11 , Messenger 10 and earlier , Messenger for Mac , Messenger Mobile

Description

USB message appears at sign in to Messenger.


Cause



Resolution

When you sign in to Yahoo! Messenger, the message "A USB phone is now connected to Messenger" may appear if you have any USB devices connected to your computer. This usually happens if you have a webcam.



Last updated: August 08, 2012
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