How to fix a webcam problem on yahoo messenger?

"Server busy" - I haven't seen that error message since I upgraded from dial-up to broadband and using Messenger at weekends. I guess my connection could not compete and just drop out triggering the message. Successful webcam and voice chat depend on bandwidth and memory. You can conserve both by shutting down background programs, send webcam in small picture mode and zoom when receiving. Ive increased the virtual memory on my pc after receiving an error message. I have tried increasing the priority for Yahoo Messenger both of which do not seem to make a great deal of difference. Lastly - check your settings INTERNET CONNECTION Webcam connected Open messenger - on top toolbar. Left click ( > ) Messenger > Preferences > Connection - Select 'no proxies' or 'connect direct to the internet' depending on the version of messenger you have make sure your internet connection and country are correct in the lower two boxes > Apply > OK TESTING > Messenger > My webcam - the warning panel will launch, click 'OK' and your webcam will start. You should be rewarded at this stage with your happy smiling face. DEFAULT With webcam still running > Messenger > Preferences > Webcam > Camera Source - set your webcam as default using dropbox. > Camera Settings - adjust settings to suit. > Apply > OK Take a note of any additional software, if you have multiple choice for Camera Source, you may wish to uninstall any redundant webcam software later to prevent conflicts

You may have to delete your webcam, then reload the disc that came woth it and reload. Hopefully this will correct your problem.