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    [HELP] X220's webcam with Windows Live Movie Maker

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by spam123, May 20, 2011.

  1. spam123

    spam123 Notebook Consultant

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    when i click on webcam video,
    i can see the video image for about 1 sec before it freezes,
    then a pop up says

    [Window Title]
    Windows Live Movie Maker

    [Content]
    Video can't be recorded because the webcam was disconnected. Make sure the webcam is connected to your computer, and then try again.

    Learn more.

    [Close]

    I have to manually kill the process, otherwise it'd jam the audio device.
    Can someone please advise?

    *note - this is still factory-built and not a fresh reinstall*

    Thanks!
     
    spam123, May 20, 2011
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  2. EmteeMoe

    EmteeMoe Newbie

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    I have the exact same issue. It was happening right out of the box. If I figure anything out I will post it here.
     
    EmteeMoe, May 24, 2011
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  3. Colonel O'Neill

    Colonel O'Neill Notebook Deity

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    Try running System Update to bring everything up to date.
     
    Colonel O'Neill, May 24, 2011
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  4. spam123

    spam123 Notebook Consultant

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    Colonel, does it mean that you have the same webcam and yours doesn't freeze in Live Movie Maker?
     
    spam123, May 25, 2011
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    subtle_chuck Newbie

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    I am having the exact same issue. The webcam driver itself is working correctly. I installed a trial version of some other video capturing software and was able to record a video.

    From what I can gather, Windows Live Movie Maker does not support video capture from the integrated webcam. :(
     
    subtle_chuck, May 26, 2011
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  6. spam123

    spam123 Notebook Consultant

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    Interesting...
    I'll check that out when I get my new machine!
    Thanks chuck!

     
    spam123, May 27, 2011
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