AOL AIM Problem

Hi Guys just attached a Creative Live effects webcam no problems The problem arises when I use my AOL video message I can see & hear my friends but they can only hear me. They can't see me this has happened to my friends using a Mac & Desktop. Any help much appreciated. Regards,Steve :angry:

Have you tried creating a second AIM account? and see if it also comes up the same way when chatting with friends?
It's possible that when you were using AIM on another system and customized your profile or display name, it may of appeared in another way.
I don't use AIM Software at home I use
Pidgin
Digsby
Trillian
Adium
All these are all in 1 chat programs, Mainly for PC and other for Mac. But I do chat people from my iPhone using AIM or SMS responses. They never see the DIV at all.
Make a test account and see if it still happens. Make sure to check for App updates for iPhone and update your AOL AIM App if there is an update.

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