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Messenger problems: Webcam error 0x8a70013

You are receiving the error code 0x8a70013 and your webcam doesn’t show any picture in Windows Live Messenger?

  • Check whether you have the latest Webcam driver installed.  Try finding the current one on the support homepage of your webcam manufacturer.

  • After you have upgraded your webcam driver, reboot your computer.

  • Finally, sign in to Messenger and launch the Audio Video wizard from the Tools menu.  Webcam should now work!

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