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    Windows Closes iChat?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Brain191, Jul 21, 2009.

  1. Brain191

    Brain191 Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone have any idea why when I started launched Windows XP in VMWare Fusion, my video chat through iChat closed and when the other party tried to connect it said something to the effect that the service isn't available. Anyone know why this happen or how or if it can be fixed? (I have never done this before, this is the first time I tired)
     
    Brain191, Jul 21, 2009
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    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    its possible that VMware which is using your networking, is interfering with other networking applications... if its always happening, try disabling networking in VMware as a test to confirm that and ask VMware for help, or check out their forums.
     
    doh123, Jul 21, 2009
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  3. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    VMWare could be taking control over your iSight camera as well.
     
    Khris, Jul 21, 2009
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    I think you are on to something there Khris. I did install the iSight camera as a 'USB port' on XP... It is probably taking it, never thought of that...
     
    Brain191, Jul 21, 2009
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    yes, there is a conflict with your vmware taking control of your isight and then the ichat is closed because only one program can access the isight at the same time.
     
    Luke1708, Jul 21, 2009
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    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    I am so Smart! I am so Smart! S-M-R-T!
     
    Khris, Jul 21, 2009
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