ISight running by itself??!

After waking my iMac from sleep, the little green indicator light was on next to the iSight camera, and I cannot find the application using it. I've tried using any program that might be using it, but they said it was in use. So I cannot force quit something that does not show up in "running apps".
How do I resolve this without restarting? (If that would work)
EDIT: This is nothing to do with installing the 10.4.8 OS update - I haven't yet ...

Try resetting the pram http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=2238
Tony

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I'm using MacBook Pro 15" 4,1 version. I'm using Hardware Growler, so I'm notified when a device is connected/disconnected from my Mac.
After updating to 10.6.3 my internal iSight started disconnecting itself on regular bases. It's more probable when I'm using it, for example with flash youtube video recorder (stable version of flash player and the new RC version as well). Sometimes it happens even when I'm not using the iSight at all.
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Hi,
I'm using MacBook Pro 15" 4,1 version. I'm using Hardware Growler, so I'm notified when a device is connected/disconnected from my Mac.
After updating to 10.6.3 my internal iSight started disconnecting itself on regular bases. It's more probable when I'm using it, for example with flash youtube video recorder (stable version of flash player and the new RC version as well). Sometimes it happens even when I'm not using the iSight at all.
You've never had the issue before?
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If you keep a program like Photo Booth open for a while, do you still get disconnects?
No, it is not showing up in System Profiler when it's "disconnected". I even disassembled my Mac to reconnect the cable, but this was not effective.
You've voided any warranty coverage you may've been entitled to.
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Thanks in advance.

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Bizarrely, my iSight camera turned itself on twice today. I'm not sure what the deal is here, and specifically whether I should be worried. Let me recap:
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