How can I disable the Webcam function in Messenger 7

[Guest]

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I wish to disable the webcam function in messenger 7 so that users
cannot use it. But I still require the cam to be connected for other
apps. Running XP home with sp2.

Thanks

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger (More info?)

Greetings Sentiel,

There are no built-in policies in Messenger to stop this function, nor is there really any
way you can block it (as webcam can utilize a relay server).
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"sentinel" <lauroy9@canada.com> wrote in message
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>I wish to disable the webcam function in messenger 7 so that users cannot use it. But I
>still require the cam to be connected for other apps. Running XP home with sp2.
>
> Thanks

 

[brinji]

Hello, i wish to enable my web cam in windows 7. but unfortunately i failed in viewing my webcam in windows 7 do you hav any solution for that. In previous version of windows XP i used to install this cam using Add new hardware programme. But in this i dint find that option. Can you please help me in this small problem.

Thanks

 

[montyuk]

brinji is it even detected when you plug it in the usb port?

does it show up in device manager with a yellow exclamation mark?

i hate to say it but it might not be compatible with win7 / vista.