WinXP SP2 and MSN Messenger

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Greetings Conrado,

There are actually two different video functions within MSN Messenger 6.x. The first, the
"Webcam" function, which is tested by the "Web Camera Settings" dialog, basically supports
actual "Webcam"s only. It does not support DV/firewire cameras, digital cameras, or video
card inputs. The second, the "Video Conference" function is tested by the Audio/Video Tuning
Wizard, supports most devices including DV cameras and video card inputs and uses the same
functionality as Windows Messenger.

The Video Conference and Audio/Video Tuning Wizard will only be available on Windows XP (and
both you and your contact must be using Windows XP in order for it to work). Assuming both
of you are using Windows XP, try using the Video Conference feature instead, by clicking the
Actions menu within a conversation window and choosing 'Start Video Conference'.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
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"Conrado" <weber@openlink.com.br> wrote in message
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>I have problems with video (web cam) in MSN Messenger 6.2
> since I installed WinXP SP2. The camera works correctly
> with other programs but it does not open in Messenger (I
> see my camera as a black screen) although it seems to be
> recognized by the AUDIO AND VIDEO ASSISTANT. Could
> anyone help me?