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From: Crash Lander on 2 Sep 2008 22:33
Hi guys, and girls.
My girlfriend has an issue with her computer when we use skype to keep in
touch when she is away. All is fine when only voice is used, but when we use
the webcam, her system will simply switch off after a while, maybe 10
minutes, maybe 2 minutes.
It doesn't happen when using webcam on Windows messenger, or anything else
that uses the cam, only on Skype.
I did a quick google, and it seems it's not an uncommon thing, but I've not
been able to find a solution. Her system runs Windows Vista. I am unsure
what her power supply specs are, and I have no doubt the tower is full of
dust bunnies, which I will deal with in a few weeks when I get back up
there.
Anyone else had similar issues with Skype and a webcam? It doesn't happen if
we use voice only.
We could just use messenger etc, but the sound and video quality is far
better with Skype.
Thanks,
Crash Lander

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From: TacAN on 3 Sep 2008 06:41

"Crash Lander" <here(a)there.com.za> wrote in message
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> Hi guys, and girls.


The silence is deafening ....... ;-)

Wish I could help out, Crash.

Graham


From: Clocky on 3 Sep 2008 07:54

"Crash Lander" <here(a)there.com.za> wrote in message
news:8Imvk.33275$IK1.31229(a)news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> Hi guys, and girls.
> My girlfriend has an issue with her computer when we use skype to keep in
> touch when she is away. All is fine when only voice is used, but when we
> use the webcam, her system will simply switch off after a while, maybe 10
> minutes, maybe 2 minutes.
> It doesn't happen when using webcam on Windows messenger, or anything else
> that uses the cam, only on Skype.
> I did a quick google, and it seems it's not an uncommon thing, but I've
> not been able to find a solution. Her system runs Windows Vista. I am
> unsure what her power supply specs are, and I have no doubt the tower is
> full of dust bunnies, which I will deal with in a few weeks when I get
> back up there.
> Anyone else had similar issues with Skype and a webcam? It doesn't happen
> if we use voice only.
> We could just use messenger etc, but the sound and video quality is far
> better with Skype.
> Thanks,
> Crash Lander
>
> --

Is the webcam driver the latest version and have you tried another webcam?



From: Crash Lander on 3 Sep 2008 08:28
Clocky wrote:

>
> "Crash Lander" <here(a)there.com.za> wrote in message
> news:8Imvk.33275$IK1.31229(a)news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > Hi guys, and girls.
> > My girlfriend has an issue with her computer when we use skype to
> > keep in touch when she is away. All is fine when only voice is
> > used, but when we use the webcam, her system will simply switch
> > off after a while, maybe 10 minutes, maybe 2 minutes. It doesn't
> > happen when using webcam on Windows messenger, or anything else
> > that uses the cam, only on Skype. I did a quick google, and it
> > seems it's not an uncommon thing, but I've not been able to find a
> > solution. Her system runs Windows Vista. I am unsure what her
> > power supply specs are, and I have no doubt the tower is full of
> > dust bunnies, which I will deal with in a few weeks when I get
> > back up there. Anyone else had similar issues with Skype and a
> > webcam? It doesn't happen if we use voice only. We could just use
> > messenger etc, but the sound and video quality is far better with
> > Skype. Thanks, Crash Lander
> >
> > --
>
> Is the webcam driver the latest version and have you tried another
> webcam?

Has been fine for 3 hours tonight so far. Weird. Have told her to get
another webcam and see what happens.Getting her to check and update the
cam drivers wold be like trying to do brain surgery over the phone.

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Crash Lander
Some people say I suffer from A.D.D. but they.... OH look!! A chicken!!
http://www.straightandleveldownunder.net
From: Crash Lander on 7 Sep 2008 21:02
Tried a new webcam last night, and problem seems to be solved. The video
feed is not as clear, or as smooth, but at least it doesn't reboot her
system every 10 minutes.
Crash Lander
--
Straight and Level Down Under.
http://www.straightandleveldownunder.net/
"Clocky" <nicetry(a)migo.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Crash Lander" <here(a)there.com.za> wrote in message
> news:8Imvk.33275$IK1.31229(a)news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>> Hi guys, and girls.
>> My girlfriend has an issue with her computer when we use skype to keep in
>> touch when she is away. All is fine when only voice is used, but when we
>> use the webcam, her system will simply switch off after a while, maybe 10
>> minutes, maybe 2 minutes.
>> It doesn't happen when using webcam on Windows messenger, or anything
>> else that uses the cam, only on Skype.
>> I did a quick google, and it seems it's not an uncommon thing, but I've
>> not been able to find a solution. Her system runs Windows Vista. I am
>> unsure what her power supply specs are, and I have no doubt the tower is
>> full of dust bunnies, which I will deal with in a few weeks when I get
>> back up there.
>> Anyone else had similar issues with Skype and a webcam? It doesn't happen
>> if we use voice only.
>> We could just use messenger etc, but the sound and video quality is far
>> better with Skype.
>> Thanks,
>> Crash Lander
>>
>> --
>
> Is the webcam driver the latest version and have you tried another webcam?
>
>
>


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