The video call does not connect when you use a LifeCam together with MSN Messenger or with Windows Live Messenger to make a video call to a contact who you have successfully called before (921330)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
  • Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000
  • Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000

SYMPTOMS

When you use a Microsoft LifeCam together with MSN Messenger or with Windows Live Messenger to make a video call to a contact who you have successfully called before, the video call does not connect.

CAUSE

This issue occurs when one of the following conditions is true:
  • The Windows Live Messenger service is experiencing problems.
  • Your contact is logged in, but is not near the computer to accept your call.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  1. In MSN Messenger or in Windows Live Messenger, right-click the contact, and then click Send an Instant Message.
  2. Send a short message to see whether your contact is near their computer.
  3. After you receive a message back from your contact, click Start or stop a Video Call.
If this call does not connect, and you have had a video call with this contact before, there may be a problem with the Windows Live Messenger service. Or, the Windows Live Messenger service may be experiencing high traffic. Try the call again later to see whether the condition improves.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about connection issues, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

921331 The video call does not connect when you use a LifeCam together with MSN Messenger or with Windows Live Messenger

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Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/30/2006
Keywords:kbExpertiseBeginner kbtshoot kbprb KB921330 kbAudEndUser
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