Web Cam being used by other application

I have a web cam that says is being used by other application when I try to Skype.  I look at System Profiler and it says under hardware I have a SiGma Micro.
Why does occasionally comes on but is very dark and cloudy.  How do I check USB to see if this is really the camera that is connected.  The web Cam is self has not logo or company markings. I tried unplugging  and switching ports with keyboard and mouse does nothing. What can I do?

Vel,
As the error say, another application could be holding on to the webcam. What application are you using for your video chat? Check your task manager processes and see if there's any applications that could also be using the webcam feature like MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, etc...and end their task if you're not using them.
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