ISight visible in USB, but no iChat, Skype or Photobooth in first user only
I just updated from 10.4.11 to 10.5.1.
I have one issue:
the iSight is visible in the list of USB devices, but not in iChat, Skype or Photobooth in first user;
a second user can use iSight in Skype, but not in iChat or Photobooth.
I suspect a problem with a residue from a former program, extension or preference.
Help welcome.
See if iChat shows video after you start up in "safe mode".
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107393
After you've logged in, open iChat and select "video" > "preview" from the top menu, close iChat.
Restart in normal mode.
Open iChat, select "video" > "preview" from the top menu.
More info on "safe boot":
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107392
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