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    Acer 5610 orbicam error

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by nicenic61, May 20, 2012.

  1. nicenic61

    nicenic61 Newbie

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    Folks, got an old Acer 5610 with orbicam. When I tried starting the orbicam, haven't used it for ages, I got the error message something like 'another application is using the camera, please close it down and start again'. I had the same error ages ago, managed to fix it, but can't remember how I did it. I've just uploaded the most recent drivers from the Acer website. The orbicam control panels pops up but now I can't even access that, it quickly disappears when I click on it but I've managed to see that it says the same error message. In 'device manager' there are no other imaging devices ticked, haven't got any. Consequently, can't use Skype with video to chat to my friends. Your help would be appreciated. Nick.
     
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    Ultiweap Notebook Geek

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    What windows are you using?
     
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    nicenic61 Newbie

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    Running XP.....
     
    nicenic61, May 21, 2012
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