It's possible that you're having problems because your camera is not supported by Yahoo! Messenger. Yahoo! Webcam works with all cameras that are VFW (Video For Windows) compliant. Please check your camera specs to ensure that your webcam supports VFW. Following is a list of popular webcams that support VFW.

(Please note: this list is not exhaustive and only covers the most popular brands.)


-Logitech-
QuickCam Web
QuickCam Pro 3000
QuickCam VC
QuickCam Express
QuickCam Traveler


-Intel-
Pro PC Camera
Easy PC Camera
Deluxe PC Camera
Pocket PC Camera


-IBM-
PC Camera Pro
PC Camera ProMax
PC Camera
Net Camera
Net Camera Pro


-Phillips-
Vesta Fun(PCVC665K)
Vesta(PCVC675K)
Vesta Pro(PCVC680K)
Vesta Pro Scan(PCVC690K)

Please take the Webcam compatibility test (to see if your camera will work with Yahoo! Messenger).