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    Problem w/ HP webcam on my Dv4

    Discussion in 'HP' started by slayerfaith1982, Apr 12, 2009.

  1. slayerfaith1982

    slayerfaith1982 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey I'm having an issue w/ my hp webcam. Whenever i open the hp webcam mediasmart software, a window pops up and says that the webcam either isn't connected, or is being used by another program. I've restarted my computer and it's not being used by anything else, but it still says this. Suggestions?
     
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  2. CyberVisions

    CyberVisions Martian Notebook Overlord

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    This should get you started:

    HP Dv4-1222nr - Fixing WebCam Problems

    The links and info concerning your specific problem are at the bottom of the page where it says " Error Message May Appear or Webcam Does Not Work With a Program"

    This is the link to your system's Support Page:

    HP Pavilion dv4-1222nr Entertainment Notebook PC
     
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    slayerfaith1982 Notebook Evangelist

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    i just did that still having the same issue though with it saying the webcam's already being used by another program, but it's not *sigh* thoughts?
     
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    If that didn't do it then you've probably got something like Skype or another process running in the background that's setup for using a Webcam. Instant Messenger programs use them; anything with Video Email, etc. If it's running, it considers the Webcam its own personal property, and won't release it to another program. That's why I'm really particular about what I let startup and run. Most people just install and forget about a program, or don't realize that the processes they create can cause other problems.

    So... Think about the programs you use for personal communication or that can also use a webcam that's running in the background as a process - AIM, Windows Messenger, ICQ, Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger, etc. You get the idea. Skype is probably the most obvious though.
     
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