Skype - webcam is used by another application

[harrack]

I connected a webcam called mooncam who does not work with Skype. I always have a message that tells me that the webcam is used by another application. I removed the only application that could use the webcam (IVIS) .., but still same issue? what could be the solution?

[Dwight]

I do not know now, but when I used Skype, the camera should be installed before the skype install to recognize that it had to uninstall and reinstall to recognize a new camera (installed after it so). So try uninstalling skype and then reinstall it.

[Sonya.T]

Few things to perform for troubleshooting your webcam:

• Uninstall Webcam program and re-installed it with the Installation CD.
• Update windows.
• Plug the USB directly to the back of the tower (instead of the front).

Hope this helps

[kattman]

It's working for me.

• Windows XP
• Logitech Quickcam Zoom
• Skype 4.1 (Wich is latest, can be downloaded from here: Skype 4.1)
• DirectX 9c

[ThoMas321]

Verify following:

Installing webcam in Skype

• Install your webcam.
• Update your webcam drivers.
• Download and install DirectX , Skype recommends the latest DirectX for video calls.
• Open Skype.
• Go to Tools -> Options->Video
• Check Enable Skype Video option.
• Select your webcam from the list.
• Click "Test Webcam."
• In "Webcam settings" adjust the settings.

[Raiz]

Refer to following threads:

Skype - webcam not working
http://forums.techarena.in/vista-security/776653.htm
Skype is not working on my PC