Unable to Video Conference via Skype

Steps and instructions to resolve the issue of being unable to Video Conference via Skype

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Steps and instructions to resolve the issue of being unable to Video Conference via Skype

Symptom

The webcam does not work properly with Skype.

For most camera issues, start with Camera or webcam not working or cannot turn on in Windows 10 - ideapad, ThinkPad.

Solution

For help with Skype, see https://support.skype.com/en/skype/all/.

  1. Open Skype and click Tools -> Options.

    Options
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  2. Click Video Device.

    Video Device
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  3. Select either Integrated Camera or Lenovo Easy Capture instead of Bluetooth camera.

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Original Publish Date:11/23/2017
Last Modified Date:08/20/2024