G73SW Built in webcam not being detected by Skype

[exilegod]

hey guys for some reason i recently wanted to use skype but it saying i dont have a built in camera?

how abouts do i go around fixing this?


g73sw



thanks in advance guys and im not tech saavy at all !

[MeanMachine]

Hi exilegod, Try this:

Uninstall the currently installed Skype version and install the 6.14.0.104 version.

http://download.skype.com/msi/SkypeSetup_6.14.0.104.msi
You should also make sure that the automatic updates are for now turned off.

[exilegod]

i can't find my webcam in device manager though

[MeanMachine]

exilegod wrote:
i can't find my webcam in device manager though

You should be able to add the device in Devices and printers via Control Panel.

[exilegod]

nothing came up when i tried that

[MeanMachine]

If your system cannot recognize your webcam device, and you have the correct drivers installed, then there is something wrong with the camera and its connection.
In this case, return the unit for service and repair.