Preview screen shows own desktop

on my g4 laptop i am able to receive video and sound but my preview window is showing my own desktop (and as it is showing my own desktop there is a regression like two opposing mirrors withinn this window). My buddy sees this image but can hear me ok. I do not have this problem on my powerbook or work imac g5, where all is fine . I am on latest os on all machines. I have checked all prefs, trashed plists, and all other standard operations. The ibook g4 is within spec (it has uprated ram). I am at a loss. Any ideas from all you good people?

Hi Tiptopitem
Ok Who tried iChatUSBCam and didn't think it was worth a mention in the question ?
If you version of iChat is Paid for then go to the Video menu and change the Video Source (or whatever the item name is)
IF it was not paid for try the Uninstaller or delete it from the Application Support folders in your Home folder and or the /Library/Application support.
(~/Library/Application Support
Do aSpotlight search to make sure.
Ralph

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