Mourning the loss of our friend, WhitPhil.
There's no such thing as a stupid question, but they're the easiest to answer.
JoinTour
Login
Search
 
All Other Software
Tag Cloud
access audio black screen blue screen boot bsod connection crash dell desktop drivers dvd email error excel excel 2003 firefox hard drive hardware hijackthis internet keyboard laptop malware monitor motherboard network networking outlook problem processor ram recovery router safe mode screen slow sound spyware tdlwsp.dll trojan video virus vista vundo windows windows 7 windows vista windows xp wireless
Search
Search for:
Tech Support Guy Forums > Software & Hardware > All Other Software >
Solved: Can't make video calls in Windows Live Messenger

Tip: Click here to scan for System Errors and Optimize PC performance
[ Sponsored Link ]

 
Thread Tools
kevinwong100's Avatar
Junior Member with 4 posts.
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Experience: Intermediate
15-Oct-2009, 03:10 AM #1
Post Solved: Can't make video calls in Windows Live Messenger
Hi,

I'm trying to use the latest version on Windows Live Messenger Version 2009 (Build 14.0.8089.726) to make video calls. I have a working webcam and microphone setup already. The problem is that the option to start a video call is faded out, therefore meaning I can't click on it. All the different ways to start a video call are faded out, which means I can't click on it. All the setting under "Tools" -> "Set Up Audio and Video" are correct. I am running Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3. I have a Microsoft Lifecam VX 1000 (includes microphone) that is working perfectly fine.

What can I do in order to get video calls in Windows Live Messenger?

Thanks in advance.
Dust Sailor's Avatar
Distinguished Member with 2,710 posts.
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Thunder Bay Ontario
Experience: Still Learning
16-Oct-2009, 06:56 PM #2
I haven't used Windows Live Messenger for quite some time . You might try uninstalling it . Restart the computer then download and install again .

I presently use Skype for video calls .
kevinwong100's Avatar
Junior Member with 4 posts.
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Experience: Intermediate
18-Oct-2009, 07:51 PM #3
thanks for the advice. I've worked everything out now. Thanks again.
Reply Bookmark and Share

Tags
problem, version 2009, video call, windows live messenger

Smart Search

Find your solution!



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
WELCOME TO TECH SUPPORT GUY! Are you looking for the solution to your computer problem? Join our site today to ask your question -- for free! Our site is run completely by volunteers who want to help you solve your computer problems. See our Welcome Guide to get started.

Thread Tools


You Are Using:
Server ID
Advertisements do not imply our endorsement of that product or service.
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:29 PM.
Copyright © 1996 - 2009 TechGuy, Inc. All rights reserved.
Powered by vBulletin, Copyright © 2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Powered by Cermak Technologies, Inc.