Problems adding and installing a webcam

I wanted to add a webcam to my macbook pro. It's a Genius Look 1320 that specifically states on the box it works with Mac.
Firstly whilst trying to install it I was asked to purchase 'Crossover' as apparently my trial period had expires (didn't even know I had one)?
I managed to install the driver anyway and using the webcam monitor I know the cam is working. The trouble is I can't seem to get it to work whilst using it on the internet? It won't recognise it's presence. Is this because iSight is taking preference? Is there a way to turn iSight off?
Please help a clueless newbie!

Welcome to Apple Discussions, tommyzero
Do you mean the "Crossover" that lets you use Windows software with your iNtel Mac?
If you installed the OS X driver (see bottom of this page) and are trying to use it with Windows software via Crossover or vice-versa, you will need to be sure you are using the correct webcam driver for the kind of software you are trying to use.
My suggestion is that you contact your retailer or Genius Service technical support for help getting your camera to work.
Once you know that your camera is working correctly, you may need to select it and properly configure your Flash settings to use it as a video webcam with your browser. Depending on what OS and browser you are using, you may need to do something like the process shown in this post:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=4761707&#4761707
You can disable built-in iSight, but doing so disables ALL USB cams, so that would not be a solution for you.
Cheers,
EZ Jim
PowerBook 1.67 GHz w/Mac OS X (10.4.11) G5 DP 1.8 w/Mac OS X (10.5.1) External iSight

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