Problem starting a Video Conversation

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

With messenger,you need to use the instant message feature,both parties need
a passport from microsoft,or go to:http://passport.net Messenger has a audio/
video chk utility,try that also for youre cam.

"ipbrit77" wrote:

> Folks, I am new at this and the whole thing is an experiment for me. I have a
> video cam attached to my computer which I want to use as a web cam with
> Messenger. My friend who I wish to contact does not have a web cam. They also
> have an aol email address but have synchronised it to be used on Messenger. I
> have used the audio/video wizard and all appears to work well. I have sent
> out the invitation to start the video conference and the invitation has been
> accepted. Meanwhile I do not see any image in the screen of Messenger. Should
> I? Messenger tells me it is trying to connect with my friend's computer
> (which is using dial up) but after a while it times out. Says it cannot
> connect. Have tried it in reverse with my friend inviting me to a video
> conversation. Same effect. Each of us get the same message. Coonecting to
> party's computer but never links and times out. Both of us have XP Home
> edition and the lastest version of Messenger 4.7
> --
> RPWD

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Andrew
Many thanks. I have a passport but will need to check if my colleague does.
Audio/Video check worked fine. Will advise outcome.
--
RPWD


"Andrew E." wrote:

> With messenger,you need to use the instant message feature,both parties need
> a passport from microsoft,or go to:http://passport.net Messenger has a audio/
> video chk utility,try that also for youre cam.
>
> "ipbrit77" wrote:
>
> > Folks, I am new at this and the whole thing is an experiment for me. I have a
> > video cam attached to my computer which I want to use as a web cam with
> > Messenger. My friend who I wish to contact does not have a web cam. They also
> > have an aol email address but have synchronised it to be used on Messenger. I
> > have used the audio/video wizard and all appears to work well. I have sent
> > out the invitation to start the video conference and the invitation has been
> > accepted. Meanwhile I do not see any image in the screen of Messenger. Should
> > I? Messenger tells me it is trying to connect with my friend's computer
> > (which is using dial up) but after a while it times out. Says it cannot
> > connect. Have tried it in reverse with my friend inviting me to a video
> > conversation. Same effect. Each of us get the same message. Coonecting to
> > party's computer but never links and times out. Both of us have XP Home
> > edition and the lastest version of Messenger 4.7
> > --
> > RPWD

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Andrew
We are both registered with MS Passport. This obviously was not the issue.
As a side item, while I am trying to connect with the other party's computer,
the options menu under the screen does not provide me with a choice. They are
both grey. I sense that I am missing something my end. Also as stated before
the audio/video utility works ok. Mind you we are not using the audio
feature. Is that part of the problem?
--
RPWD


"Andrew E." wrote:

> With messenger,you need to use the instant message feature,both parties need
> a passport from microsoft,or go to:http://passport.net Messenger has a audio/
> video chk utility,try that also for youre cam.
>
> "ipbrit77" wrote:
>
> > Folks, I am new at this and the whole thing is an experiment for me. I have a
> > video cam attached to my computer which I want to use as a web cam with
> > Messenger. My friend who I wish to contact does not have a web cam. They also
> > have an aol email address but have synchronised it to be used on Messenger. I
> > have used the audio/video wizard and all appears to work well. I have sent
> > out the invitation to start the video conference and the invitation has been
> > accepted. Meanwhile I do not see any image in the screen of Messenger. Should
> > I? Messenger tells me it is trying to connect with my friend's computer
> > (which is using dial up) but after a while it times out. Says it cannot
> > connect. Have tried it in reverse with my friend inviting me to a video
> > conversation. Same effect. Each of us get the same message. Coonecting to
> > party's computer but never links and times out. Both of us have XP Home
> > edition and the lastest version of Messenger 4.7
> > --
> > RPWD