Feb252012

Why does my webcam not work with Skype on a new Lenovo laptop?

babybash500 asks:

I just got this laptop yesterday. It’s a Lenovo and everything works fine. I went to Skype and it wouldn’t load my webcam. I can see other people, but mine just shows the picture.

When I go to webcam settings, it just loads, that’s it. My webcam is built in and if it’s disabled I don’t know how to enable it again. I’m not good with computers, so if you can help, I would appreciate it soooo much.


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Anonymous

February 25, 2012

The third party software like windows firewall and antivirus. Just disable it while using the Skype and see if this helps?

Skype can’t detect sound card Lenovo ThinkPad E520 !!Pictures​!!
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-Edge/Skype-can-t-detect-sound-card-Lenovo-ThinkPad-E520-Pictures/td-p/446497
perhaps you need the driver?

How do I use a headset, microphone or speakers with Skype?
https://support.skype.com/en-us/faq/FA10745/How-do-I-use-a-headset-microphone-or-speakers-with-Skype

How do I configure Skype to work with a new headset, microphone or speakers?
https://support.skype.com/en-us/faq/FA11017/How-do-I-configure-Skype-to-work-with-a-new-headset-microphone-or-speakers

Why can’t I hear the other person?
https://support.skype.com/en-us/faq/FA348/Why-can-t-I-hear-the-other-person

Why can’t the other person hear me?
https://support.skype.com/en-us/faq/FA897/Why-can-t-the-other-person-hear-me

How do I adjust my speaker volume during a call in Skype 5.8 for Windows?
https://support.skype.com/en-us/faq/FA11032/How-do-I-adjust-my-speaker-volume-during-a-call-in-Skype-5-8-for-Windows

How can I improve my audio quality?
https://support.skype.com/en-us/faq/FA10746/How-can-I-improve-my-audio-quality

In Skype
•If the microphone is not recognized, go to Skype > Tools > Options > Audio Settings > Microphone
 •Select Microsoft default device 
•Uncheck “Automatically adjust audio settings” 
http://en.kioskea.net/faq/3675-skype-does-not-recognize-the-microphone

Reset Your Skype Settings
 Delete the folder c:Documents and settingsApplication dataSkype. A new one will be created automatically when you sign in again.

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Karkala Nayak

February 26, 2012

Hello,

You can check out this site for instructions on how to enable skype Video..[Instructions are with Pictures]
http://goo.gl/vjWz3

I hope your Skype version is 5.5.0.124 because these instructions are for that version

I hope it helped :)

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passion barnett

July 11, 2012

i need help fixing my webcam and it ant wirking can you help me please