Isight to PC not working

My boyfriend has a windows laptop and I am on my macbook. I have tried msn, amsn, and ichat. Usually I can see him but he can't see me.
Would that be my problem or his? What do we do?

that's weird. have HIM invite you to a chat first. Also, try Skype. I know you've been through a whole ordeal, but I had the same issue, and skype, being cross platform and all, should work on both your computers. the current release won't work for video, but grab the skype video beta here:
[http://www.skype.com/download/skype/macosx/videopreview.html]
I know they give you all this warning stuff about how they're not responsible for anything the beta does, but I use it on a daily basis, and nothing has happened to MY MacBook.
Good Luck.

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read this and see if it helps: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2090

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Try zapping the PRAM. See KB Article http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11243 OS X Mountain Lion: Reset your computer’s PRAM
If you are still under warranty and/or have AppleCare, call them. Let them deal w/it.

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(1) First, be sure connections and other issues from
     here are eliminated as possible problem causes:
       • http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2400
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(2) Then, if Apple's http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2090
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Isight camera is not working anymore

Hi chaps, unfortunately my isight camera is not working anymore. It has worked fine so far, but now the camera is not even listed anymore in profiler hardware list. Hence, no clue what to do.

marcoalioli wrote: ... What can I do more?...
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Built-in isight just absolutley not working.

Hello everybody.
I have been racking my brains now for about a week over the lack of fuctionality of my isight camera. I bought my MacBook at the end of January, and then, on the 21st March, the camera just stopped working. In PhotoBooth I get the message "in use by another application..", and no other application recognises it.
On the 22nd of March, the camera worked again, briefly, by "opening with Rosetta". Someone had mentioned this somewhere. I don't know what Rosetta does, but this only worked once for me anyway.
For information, my isight camera does NOT appear in System Profiler. I suspect this is not good news.
Having browsed the articles in this forum, I have performed all the following:
Updated to all the latest software.
Checked to see whether the problem is user-specific (it isn't)
Have created a new new account (didn't help)
Permissions repair (lots of times by now)
Safe boot and restart
Restarts (lots of those too)
A disk repair
PMU resets
PRAM resets
Have looked for odd files. "MyDSC_905" seemed to be problematic, but it's not on my computer.
Apple_isight.kext IS on my computer, but whether it's functional or not is another matter.
Now although I'm good at following these sorts of instructions, I don't really know what I'm doing, so any explanation would be good! I try not to do anything too drastic.
As concerns USB devices, the only ones that have EVER been attached to this mac (and because it's fairly new, I can remember) are two Canon Digital cameras and a USB mouse. Neither of these devices have caused problems in the past.
However, I do have the distinct advantage of when my isight stopped working. I have recently been searching the computer for updates and things that took place on this date. The ones I have found are:
2007-03-21 21:29:42 +0100: Installed "QuickTime" (7.1.5)
2007-03-21 21:29:46 +0100: Installed "AirPort Extreme Update 2007-002" (1.0)
2007-03-21 21:30:03 +0100: Installed "iPhoto Update" (6.0.6)
2007-03-21 21:30:23 +0100: Installed "iTunes" (7.1.1)
2007-03-21 21:34:29 +0100: Installed "Mac OS X Update (Intel)" (10.4.9)
But unfortunately, I think I probably tried to get everything up to date as a means of trying to get the isight working again, so alas! it was probably not the update's fault.
Does anybody else know of any software/hardware conflicts/issues/terrors/bugs that I should be aware of? I think I have exhausted the web as a source of reference on this issue. I would like to now rack people's minds. Or is it perhaps just time for me to send the computer back, since I'm still well within my extended warranty? (However, this is really a last resort, because I need/want my computer almost constantly for work and play)
Any suggestions, humourous or not, greatly and utterly appreciated in this dull and webcamless life;)
Many thanks.

You're welcome, Prittstickqueen
I am happy you found the Hardware Test Tools.
re: reinstall, I doubt that Reinstalling Mac OS X will cure a failure of System Profiler to recognize iSight, but I think it is worth a try because it is the only thing I can suggest other than going back to the store.
I have seen more users report fixes from proper application of the Combo Updaters (which I know you have already tried) than from reinstalling the OS. However, if you decide to try a reinstall, you can use the Mac OS X 10.4.9 Combo Update (iNtel) to get back to 10.4.9 in one update step. That would give you the benefit of one more try at a "Combo" fix in addition to trying the reinstall that Apple suggests. (Repair permissions before and after the Combo install.)
Once fixed, other than future possible conflicts, I would think your iSight should work without further problem. If the OS fix or other suggestions here do not resolve your problem, your iSight is likely one of the few that needs professional repair by an Apple-Authorized Service Provider Technician.
If you are too far from anywhere, all Macs come with complimentary support during the first 90 days of ownership."
Following the links there lets you "Learn how to contact Apple for support and service." Therefore, if you cannot get back to the Apple Store, you have other options for support, but I hope you do not need to exercise them.
Good luck with the continued troubleshooting. We will watch for your status update.
Jim
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My built in isight camera is not working since loading mavericks

Can anyone help me please? I can't seem to get the isight built in camera to work on my 27'' imac since I installed Mavericks. First noticed this when using skype but it also doesn't work on facetime either.
Any suggestions.
Thank you
Nick

briannick wrote:...I can't seem to get the isight built in camera to work on my 27'' imac since I installed Mavericks....
If restarting Mac does not resolve the problem, use Disk Utility in OS X Revovery to repair your startup disk.
If the camera is still not working properly, follow Apple's http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2090 suggestions.
(Over time, Apple has changed the built-in camera's name on newer Macs from "iSight" to "FaceTime" and then to "FaceTime HD." Regardless of the name of your Mac's built-in camera, the same info and troubleshooting applies.)
If the problem the problem continues after using all the above, the last thing you can try is to reinstall OS X 10.9.
If that fails, too, contact Apple or an Apple-Authorized Service Provider for service.
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Isight firewire cam not working in iChat on Leopard.

After installing Leopard on my Powerbook G4 867 dvi, my Isight Firewire Cam is not working anymore
in Ichat on Leopard.
Any solutions, it worked fine under Tiger.
Isight firewire cam works fine wirh Skype, Amsn , Photobooth and Quicktime.

Alright. I've done quite a bit of testing now.
My system is (as stated below,) a 12" PowerBook G4, 867 MHz, 640 MB RAM, 40 GB hard drive, Combo drive, AirPort Extreme. It was purchased in Summer 2003, and while the OS has been reloaded, it hasn't been for a long time, and at present, the OS was an install of Jaguar that was upgraded to Panther to Tigard, finally to Leopard.
I was experiencing the issue mentioned. In my case, I use a FireWire miniDV camcorder for video in iChat. It has worked fine in the iChat AV beta in Jaguar, and iChat AV in Panther and Tiger.
Upon upgrading to Leopard, I get the "Slow Network" explanation for why I cannot use video (or hosting multiperson audio, or screen sharing.)
My research shows the following:
This occurs both on the upgraded install, and a fresh install. (To an external hard drive.)
Using Ecamm's PowerBoost allows me to use every option that isn't barred outright by lack of hardware (video effects.) This includes both "Slow Network" issues and "Insufficient CPU" issues (essentially just multiperson video.)
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ISight Built-in not working more info

Also the system props say vender specific they sgould be saying builtin isight. how to i add/install drivers, and where are they?
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Yes, iBrad
Given your posted description, although I doubt it, it could be a software issue. However, if yours is a software problem, with multiple, unrelated symptoms, it would seem likely that multiple software elements may be involved.
The easiest way to check whether yours is a software issue is to reinstall to see if it corrects your issue(s). The following steps are the simplest way I know:
(1) Reinstall Mac OS X and your applications software. Although reinstalling is a time-consuming process, you may decide that it is worth trying.
(2) After you have reinstalled Tiger (Mac OS X 10.4.x), use the appropriate Combo Updater to update to 10.4.11 in one update step as follows:
• Repair permissions. (Click here if you need help.)
• Then download and apply the Combo Updater appropriate for your iMac:
- If you have an iNtel iMac: Mac OS X 10.4.11 Combo Update (Intel) - or -
- If you have G5 (PPC) iMac: Mac OS X 10.4.11 Combo Update (PPC)
• Finish with another Permissions Repair.
(3) When you have finished the permissions repair, run your Mac's  > Software Update... to catch any updates that may be required. You could test at this point to see whether your problems are resolved. If not, continue with reinstalling your remaining software - the applications.
(4) Next, you should reinstall your applications software. The Apple apps that come with Tiger should have been reinstalled when you reinstalled the OS. However, if you need to reinstall them again or at a later date, instructions on how to reinstall are given in your:
• Tiger installer documentation if you updated your iMac's OS from an earlier Mac OS X.
• iMac's User Guide manual if your Mac originally shipped with Tiger.
(5) To reinstall other apps, follow the instructions from their documentation.
(6) When you have finished the permissions repair, run your Mac's  > Software Update... again to catch any applications updates.
(7) The last step is to restore your data files from your backup.
(8) Then check your iMac's functions.
(9) If your iMac is still not working correctly after reinstalling the software, contact Apple or an Apple-Authorized Service Provider for service.
EZ Jim
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I just got my new iMac yesterday, all bright and shiny. Started setting it up, and for whatever reason, it seems the Built-in isight on this machine doesn't want to work!
I got to the portion of the set up where it asked if which image I'd like to use for my user photo, and I tried to take a photo, but it returned white. There was no image in the frame before I tried to get the photo taken, if that helps at all. I've opened up iMovie, iChat, and Photo Booth (all at different times so as not to create a conflict), and in each case, they all have no image in them. The Photo Booth image is green, while the iChat image is black, and the iMovie image is white. The green light is on next to the lens, but there's no image coming back.
As far as other hardware goes, the only things I've got connected are the keyboard and mouse, and I upgraded to the Apple installed 2GB of ram. I'm also running the higher-end 256 Mb graphics card.
I had an external isight on my old machine, so could it be that some setting was transferred to this one that is keeping it from working properly? I may try reinstalling the OS tonight just to get it clean again, and then repeat the migration process. I'll also try plugging in the external iSight I've got to see if there is an issue with that.
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Hello
I have a 17' imac sometimes isight works, other times all I get is a sold green screen. I found that if I shut down the computer wait a couple of seconds, and reboot it then works. Think it could be a intel mac software problem? Friends G5 imac isight camera is fine.
Hope this helps, I also trashed the iSight preff file.

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Hello,
I have a 24 inch mini-display port ACD w/built in isight for my mac pro 2008 harpertown. Problem, when I go to put my computer to sleep, the isight stops working, meaning I don't get any camera at all present on ichat av. Meaning, when I wake my computer, the isight doesn't come on requiring me to reboot my computer. Does anyone have an answer as to why the built in isight on the new 24 inch cinema display refuses to come on after waking the computer from sleep?

You're welcome, Prittstickqueen
I am happy you found the Hardware Test Tools.
re: reinstall, I doubt that Reinstalling Mac OS X will cure a failure of System Profiler to recognize iSight, but I think it is worth a try because it is the only thing I can suggest other than going back to the store.
I have seen more users report fixes from proper application of the Combo Updaters (which I know you have already tried) than from reinstalling the OS. However, if you decide to try a reinstall, you can use the Mac OS X 10.4.9 Combo Update (iNtel) to get back to 10.4.9 in one update step. That would give you the benefit of one more try at a "Combo" fix in addition to trying the reinstall that Apple suggests. (Repair permissions before and after the Combo install.)
Once fixed, other than future possible conflicts, I would think your iSight should work without further problem. If the OS fix or other suggestions here do not resolve your problem, your iSight is likely one of the few that needs professional repair by an Apple-Authorized Service Provider Technician.
If you are too far from anywhere, all Macs come with complimentary support during the first 90 days of ownership."
Following the links there lets you "Learn how to contact Apple for support and service." Therefore, if you cannot get back to the Apple Store, you have other options for support, but I hope you do not need to exercise them.
Good luck with the continued troubleshooting. We will watch for your status update.
Jim
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Hi,
A friend and I are tring to use iChatAV but it just does not seem to work.. I can see my picture and the mike on the camera works on my machine but neither of us can see or hear each other.
Text chat works fine.
We are both running wireless routers but our MAC are hard wired to the machines NIC so wireless is not a factor here. I am using a Linksys WRT54GS... I also have the firewall in OSX turned on. Are there ports I need to open to get this to work? If so how?
Also I bought the iSight camera and just assumed that Photobooth would come with it... It doesn't seem to have been included. My buddy sent me version 1 but I am not sure if it's compatible with the Intel MacPro... how do I get it?
Any ideas?

Hi
Goto the linksys setup page and then goto the Adminstration option you should find UPnP which you should turn on.
Restart ichat.
You have a Macbook Pro which should have a built in iSight and photobooth should be in you application's folder.
Tony

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We are all busy with many other problems in Pages 5.
Unless you have found some real reason to use Pages 5 just go back to Pages '09 which should still be in your Applications folder, until Apple sorts this all out.
Peter

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Hi all!!!
I've just installed Rosetta Stone on my MacPro and bought a Firewire 800->400 addapter to be able to use my iSight
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Amsn worked mac to pc with isight imac g5 not working now

Help. For a few months been talking to partner on their pc with amsn on my imac with built in cam.
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Hi Angus,
If it was done on her previous PC it is a strong possibility.
They need to go Start > Control Panels > Firewall > Exception tab and get added.
The other thing is if htye used Port Forwarding in their modem.
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