Webcam compatability

Does anyone have any suggestions for how to get my webcam working with the latest versions of skype? I am using an HP EliteBook with built in HP HD webcam. Skype 6.7 is not recognising the webcam, so I reloaded version 6.5 and that didn't either, so I have gone back to version 5.10 and it works perfectly. How can I get the newer versions to recognise the webcam? Thanks.

You don't need to utilize that old a version to resolve your problem. You have mainly two options:
1. Try 3rd party software like manycam (manycam.com). See if your camera works in the manycam software. If it does, select the manycam virtual driver in Skype and see if your camera still operates with the latest release. If you go this route be sure to do a custom install to install only the main program.
2. Your other option would be to revert/downgrade to the Skype Special version (for webcam issues) which is newer than the 5.x release you are using.
Skype Special Version (6.1.999.130):
http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-sse

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