my web cam freezes more  than it works, how do i fix it?
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Also I have noticed that there is some sort of problem with Logitech webcams, as 4 of my friends use this type of Cam and they all have problems with them freezing alot.  They all have top of the range computers and broadband 8mb connections, so that isn't the problem for them.
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try reinstalling you webcam.
970626
I have the EXACT SAME PROBLEM. I have the same problem when I try to load a clip. People have told me to download Movie Maker again, but I can't make it work properly. If you can, try that.
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Check to make sure that no other programmes are access the sound drivers, or any of the software that's needed for this to run correctly.  Press control alt delete and see what applications and processes are running.  Close any thing that you think that could interfere. Then try running it again.  If that doesn't work first run a scan to check you haven't downloaded any nasties, then re-install your cam software again.
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this has happened to me before. I suggest you return the webcam to the store if possible and get a different kind. that fixed my problem
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remove the web cam \nyou MUST remove any drivers and software you have installed for it\nDONT just reinstall or repair over the old one!\nreboot your machine\nreinstall the drivers\nreboot the machine\nfit the web cam\nand test\nit seems a bit long winded but it is the best way to avoid problems
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Your first idea is the best one, I suggest finding out why it crashes as this may happen to other software if it is a memory or CPU problem or a graphics card. I use movie player for movie editing and it works fine, a bit slow some times but it does the job.
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After you install your webcam try restarting your computer, that should resync the webcam with your computer. It should work after.
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Three?  Sounds like your computer.  Did you uninstall the drivers for the other cams?  You  need to try them on another computer to eliminate your computer being the problem.
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Do you have the original cam software, that should do it.\n\nBut i would also try disconnecting your cam and then reconnecting it.\n\nWindows may pick up a problem on its own then.
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make sure u install the drivers with the disk it came with or look for the website for the brand of web cam u have and download them there. if that dont work, then contact the company for help.
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That means you have dial up internet or DSL and sometimes the data isnt transferred right to the Yahoo! server just try again later and it generally works....If you keep getting the error uninstall your webcam and reinstall it (you might have to do it a couple times)...Good Luck!
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download vidcap32 here\n\nhttp://help.yahoo.com/help/us/chat/webcams/webcams-14.html
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Try to unplug your web-cam then re-boot your PC, install your software, then plug in your web-cam. some usb devices needs software installed first and some the other way around.
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Most likely, it is showing up as a question mark somewhere in your device manager.  You probably need a driver for it.  If an installation CD came with your webcam, install whatever is on it, and try again.
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its ok, 1st tell me what`s ur ISP ? internet service provider ? and u can call him about this problem maybe they blocks this service.\notherwise check ur Firewall by going to Start - setting - Control Panel - windows firewall, and choose OFF then press OK,  now try to use ur CAM , if its working fine that mean the problem from ur firewall setting. try this one then u can edit ur post for more info.\ngood luck.
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I had that problem with Yahoo messenger when I had another program that uses the camera on also. If you have something like ActiveWebCam or perhaps a utility program from the manufacturer of the camera, that will cause the whole computer to lock up. A camera can only be used by one program at a time in my experience.