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1. Mines kept crashing for some reason.

   Comment by yolarrydabomb — August 27, 2009 #

2. I have tried video call but it took 30 – 40 sec to get voice after getting connected video call.
   But video quality was really nice & clear.

   Comment by SS... — August 27, 2009 #

3. Everything’s working just fine here, no problems so far and the video quality is simply amazing! Finally I can now video chat with my sweetie pie in real-time video stream and full screen video.

   GG Yahoo!

   Comment by robert szombati — August 28, 2009 #

4. Thanks Sarah.
   People from Iran is not able to use many features in Y!Messenger. Even they can’t download Y!Messenger. Is there any reason for that? They can’t enjoy new features like Video Call! Please please get access to us. Even I want to see a language pack for Persian language. Please please Sarah!

   Comment by Amin — August 28, 2009 #

5. Dear Sarah,
   I tried last days the lastest version of Yahoo! Messenger 10, and I noticed that my Webcam button is innactive. How comes that?

   Amy

   Comment by Amy B. — August 28, 2009 #

6. how about mac user? incoming video not working

   Comment by arn — August 28, 2009 #

7. pleas make it available to call to live messenger !!

   Comment by johannes — August 28, 2009 #

8. Hey

   I like this new version, but guys where is the Always on Top option for the Video Screen where I see the buddy from the video chat?

   That is an absolute must if you want to put the video on top of the screen so you can do other things while conferencing.

   Comment by floppyrom — August 28, 2009 #

9. already tried the video call, how come when the call is connecting while you wait for the other party to answer or accept, the cam has a normal resolution or width/height. now when the call is engaged, immidiately you will notice the cam now zooms to your face. is there any adjustment to this?

   Comment by jst — August 28, 2009 #

10. I got a problem with YM 10 beta? I tried using it yesterday but video call & voice call didnt work properly they appeared to be greyed, i’m using Vista Ultimate SP1.

    Comment by john — August 29, 2009 #

11. Every other dayI talk with my family in India. Each time when I get video call it asks me to do set up Video & Voice other wise it won’t connect a call. I don’t have webcam, they have. If I am talking with video then audio comes bit late like pause & without video, audio quality is good not best.

    Comment by SS... — August 29, 2009 #

12. yahoo voice call and cam is not working good even fast or slow speed of internet….. now im using skype cam never ever stops and calling is the best… do some thing like that… or ur update is waste to get money…

    Comment by jack — August 29, 2009 #

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14. Yahoo bring back the invite to view my webcam back instead of going to actions menu.

    for the rest.. yahoo update.. video call.. they ROCK!~

    more sites to come for updates.

    Comment by Joshua — August 30, 2009 #

15. - Broadband Internet connection speed: Minimum of 300 Kbps download and 128 Kbps upload.
    - Video card: Minimum of 96 MB memory.

    I see. So the high quality images are more a function of OUR equipment rather than anything special Yah00 has done.

    Comment by mal_igned — August 30, 2009 #

16. #

    - Broadband Internet connection speed: Minimum of 300 Kbps download and 128 Kbps upload.
    - Video card: Minimum of 96 MB memory.

    I see. So the high quality images are more a function of OUR equipment rather than anything special Yah00 has done.

    Comment by mal_igned — August 30, 2009 #

    Common sense mate just use ur freakin common sense!
    u don’t expect to play a high quality games in a Pentium III PC! High quality software need to meet some quality requirement dumbo! And beside the requirement need to make YM 10 work is very basic of today’s standard. In which part of the 3rd world country are u living stupid? If u ur having problem meeting those required specs my advice is to auction ur stupid damn PC in an antique store!

    Oh i see ur one of the google zombies who worship google as ur freakin GOD! Then go use ur crappy google talk! Doesn’t even have a chat room LOL

    Comment by Yahoo User — August 31, 2009 #

17. Bring the old Yahoo back, quit trying to be like MySpace and Facebook. Bring the old Yahoo back.Bring the old Yahoo back.bring back the old chatrooms

    Comment by Jesus Christ — August 31, 2009 #

18. I have a new IMac and an older MacAir – one has snow leopard OS and the other has the prior OS – BOTH have a problem using Yahoo Voice – I can hear the phone ring, I can hear the people talking but they cannot hear me – they hear dead air. I have an internal mic on both computers and all the setting are correct, nothing muted, etc. I did the calibration for the internal mic and it worked fine – system heard me state each phrase, etc. Can someone please tell me what to do to enable people to hear me when I phone. This is maddening!

    Comment by susan — August 31, 2009 #

19. [...] In addition to both parties needing Yahoo Messenger 10 beta on their Windows computers, there are some basic system requirements. You’ll need Windows XP at least, with a 1 GHz CPU processor and 512 MB of RAM. Your broadband internet will require a minimum of 300 Kbps download speed and a minimumand 128 Kbps upload (test both here). Then there’s the video card. You’ll need at least 96 MB memory. A Webcam is mandatory to output video calls (but not to see a buddy’s video. You will, however, receive an alert on your end.) The final ingredient we’ll mention is having the latest version of Microsoft DirectX installed. Yahoo provides a full list of specs and tips in their help topics. Yahoo’s Messenger team provides some common FAQs and video tips here [...]

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20. hello thanks for messenger it has great features and clear video but when i open it for seconds be normally but after that it be zoomed please ….. need help

    Comment by abduallah — September 1, 2009 #

21. @abduallah – Can you tell me what kind of webcam you are using with Yahoo! Messenger 10? Thanks

    Sarah Bacon

    Comment by Administrator — September 1, 2009 #

22. I have a question to Mrs/Ms. Sarah Bacon;

    It is not Yahoo Messenger 10 related but it is a general Yahoo! Messenger question.

    I would like to know if your Yahoo! Messener Power User program still available. I mean, will Yahoo! continue to invite more people to join the program or is it over with the invitations? I just want to know if there is hope for more invitations to the Yahoo! Messenger Power User program. I’ve also sent a short e-mail to Yahoo! Messenger Customer support last night but haven’t received any answer yet. (guess Yahoo! Customer Care team knows that my question is not very urgent and/or important)

    Thank you

    Comment by robert szombati — September 1, 2009 #

23. @robert

    The power user program is only available to U.S. Yahoo users. Which I find very unfair. What about the rest of the world Yahoo!? Do we not count.

    Comment by SGFC — September 1, 2009 #

24. @Robert – Unfortunately I do not know what the plans are for the Power User program. If I get any updates, I will let you all know. Thanks

    Sarah Bacon

    Comment by Administrator — September 1, 2009 #

25. @SGFC – I get your point. My account is a *.yahoo.com account, doesn’t that mean that I use the US service? Some of my buddies also have that rank and they are from the same country as me (not US) but they also use yahoo.com. And also, I am using Yahoo! Messenger since 2001 now, every day and that’s why I was wondering..

    @Sarah Bacon – Thank you, I will look forward for your answer regarding the Yahoo! Messenger Power User program.

    Comment by robert szombati — September 1, 2009 #

26. Hello
    Is there any button only for the webcam, like in the older messenger? or there are buttons just for the video and voice call? It’s annoying that we have to go to Actions menu/More actions/invite to view webcam and then choose between video call and webcam. It would be nicer if there was an arrow where the video call is, so we can choose from a video call and a webcam.

    Comment by Crispy — September 2, 2009 #

27. @robert

    I can assure you that Yahoo will NOT add more users to their Y!M power users program.The last time they added some users was in April this year and since then nothing happend.BUT still i find it unfair because they still have that page (when you click on the crown on your buddy who has the power user rank) with all that “bla bla” to get the power user rank and the help page with all the ym power users info.WHY dont you delete that page already Yahoo If you know this thing is no more available?MY advice for robert and to all other “faithful” yahoo messenger users out there is to stop dreaming and hoping!YOU peole were unlucky you havent been invited to that program by now.Yahoo messenger will NOT add more power users to their program and that is final!They already have chosen a lot of people and they know it is enough!

    CHEERS!

    Comment by Andy G — September 3, 2009 #

28. Ohh that’s too bad. I just kept hoping to get that special crown someday. I wanted to feel special too, you know.

    Andy – may I ask, where did you get this information from?

    (sorry for off topic)

    Comment by robert szombati — September 3, 2009 #

29. I’m having a problem with my video call and voice call (pc-pc). It’s not really working in my Yahoo! Messenger Beta 10, the 2 buttons are greyed out. I already tried fixing the connection and my firewall but still not yet working. I jus really want to call but i tried finding some solutions still not working.

    thanks.

    Comment by debbie — September 4, 2009 #

30. @debbie – are you using Yahoo! Messenger behind a proxy server? If not, just make sure the “connect directly to the internet” tab in your Yahoo! Messenger preferences, in the connection section is checked.

    Also if you’re behind a wireless router, make sure you set it up properly. Yahoo! Messengers Voice and Video ports needs to be open in order to use these features (refer to your wireless router users manual for how to open ports).

    Good luck

    Comment by robert szombati — September 5, 2009 #

31. im using yahoo messenger 10. i made and tried video call. its nice but when my computer update its windows from windows update, the voice call and video call starts to be disabled. i try to reinstall, clean the registry delete the folder and install it again, the same problem occur. im using vista ultimate

    pls help

    thnx

    Comment by Kheno — September 5, 2009 #

32. i’ve already did this stuff but it doesnt work,

    (@debbie – are you using Yahoo! Messenger behind a proxy server? If not, just make sure the “connect directly to the internet” tab in your Yahoo! Messenger preferences, in the connection section is checked.)

    my antivirus is already off and im connected directly to the internet.

    Comment by Kheno — September 5, 2009 #

33. In YM ver 9.x I used to be able to just “invite this contact to view my webcam” in chat mode only (not video calling), but now in Beta 10 that button no longer avail..

    I thought there would be user out there who prefers to type & not necessary have to be on the call while on webcam.

    Comment by Harry H — September 7, 2009 #

34. Harry,

    the webcam button is missing in Yahoo! Messenger 10 Beta sadly, but let’s hope that Yahoo! will re-implement this feature in the fnal version.

    However, you can still invite people to see your webcam by clicking on Actions -> More Actions, and there you have “Invite to View My Webcam”. Your webcam will start just like in Yahoo! Messenger 9 without the calling feature.

    Comment by robert szombati — September 7, 2009 #

35. Hello i have installed yahoo messenger version 10 and now my voice call and webcam is inactive and i cant call some one even i cant join to conference .
    help me plz plz i really need ur helps.
    Thank you

    Comment by katy — September 8, 2009 #

36. WHY MY VIDEOCALL DOES NOT APPEAR AND CONNECTED TO MY YAHOO MESSENGER 10 BETA.. CAN SOM1 HELP ME PLS… T_T

    Comment by ICHIE — September 9, 2009 #

37. Well with generic computers on the market. not everyone can afford a computer with all the bells and whistles.
    Now it seems that you would need a gaming machine just to use yahoo messenger.
    In addition I noted that some people are strapped for cash.

    Comment by B — September 10, 2009 #

38. I have the same complaint I have with version 9: when I change my status (“What are you doing?”), I am automatically shown to be available to all.

    I want to change my status, and then choose who will see that I am available…

    Comment by S!ick — September 11, 2009 #

39. [...] it is still a bit buggy. If you do use version 10, Yahoo offers some tips for making video calls here. Filed under: WebProNews, internet news, web news Tags: internet news, live news, online [...]

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40. Hey guys, my voice and video call is greyed out. The person I was trying to video.voice call is also using YM 10. What is the prblem?

    Comment by Mc Kevin — September 13, 2009 #

41. well….I have two lap tops at home..both using ym10 BETA..but only one of them can make video call… the Video Call button still greyed out in my IM window…(it happens to my new one..) I wonder why….and it makes me depressed..totally…because I’ll be travelling…and the idea of cannot make a video call to my family…makes me sad..HELP PLEASE..Both using Window VISTA

    Comment by kc — September 14, 2009 #

42. I’m having the same problem like Mc Kevin…what is going on?? really…

    Comment by kc — September 14, 2009 #

43. FYI, I’m using DELL Studio 14, Window Vista…and Kaperskyver,10….Hope that’ll help for those who know how to solve this one..PLEASE…

    Comment by kc — September 14, 2009 #

44. At first, I was able to make the call…then after my anti-virus updated its database…the the Video Call and voice call buttons greyed out in my IM window till now…this happens to the new one..the old one is using Avast anti-virus…PLEASE…HELP

    Comment by kc — September 14, 2009 #

45. I have tried all the steps…….I have a logitech quickcam pro 9000 with mic built in, and when i do the video & voice devices it recognizes my mic on the webcam but is says no camera found………it will not detect my webcam for some reason…i reinstalled the drivers and everything …did all the test when i do webcam test it just keeps saying connecting and nothing happens? there must be something in my computer keeping it from recognizing it.. I have no issuse with the webcam working just when i try to do the video calling it says it cant detect it ,,,,,,, i need help frustrated

    Comment by Jeff — September 15, 2009 #

46. @jeff – Is your camera recognized on this help page? http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/messenger/messenger10/videocall/ms10tavdcltestcam.html

    Sarah Bacon

    Comment by Administrator — September 15, 2009 #

47. @sarah – i mentioned that in my paragraph , when i go to that page…. it just keep saying connecting then i click on link to allow yahoo to test camera and it just does same thing , no change to screen and eventually locks uip internet explorer then i have to restart explorer……..now what? i went through every tip givenm the adobe flash, microsoft active control updates, no camera detected

    Comment by Jeff — September 15, 2009 #

48. I am having difficulty with either my webcam or my fiancee’s webcam turning pink and green. Also, either his or my picture becomes blurry. Neither of us can get a clear look at one another at the same time. What can we do to enjoy our video call experience? We both meet all the criteria for a good video call setup. HELP!

    Comment by Kay Salady — September 24, 2009 #

49. i have problem with my video call wen ever i try/my husband there show poor sound quality or weak wifi signal b’coz of which i face troubles. sometimes webcam doen’t open y these happen?n wats d solution

    Comment by asiya — September 26, 2009 #

50. I support the return of the view web cam button. Not everyone want to make video calls but may just be happy watching friend and family going about their daily business. Stop trying to turn one of the more flexible messanger services into another Skype.

    Comment by Peter — October 1, 2009 #

51. GOT A QUICK QUESTION, WHEN iM ON MY MESSENGER VIDEOCALL, AS SOON AS THE CAMS START INTITIALIZING MY CAM ZOOMS IN WHEN THE DISTANT END CAM STARTS. I HAVE NO WAY TO UNZOOM IT, IVE TRIED TO TOGGLE MY CAM SETTINGS, BUT TO NO AVAIL. ALSO LOOKED FOR UPDATES FOR MY CAM’S DRIVERS, BUT IM ON THE MOST RECENT ONE. HOW CAN I STOP MY CAM FROM ZOOMING IN?..ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED…..

    Comment by Michael Lobato — November 14, 2009 #

52. thanks for your generous behavior toward iranian people! in new version there are much more limits for iranians! you have problem with the government or the ordinary people? many ordinary people used the video call feature to contact their relatives and friends in other countries. i think you are cooperating with the government to exert more limitations on us!

    Comment by B — November 17, 2009 #

53. My cam keeps zooming in with no way of fixing it. help help help!!!!!

    Comment by Bill — November 21, 2009 #

54. Why you guys have closed the access for iranian in your new version of messenger. Don’t you think it is wrong?

    Comment by Reza — November 23, 2009 #

55. hello

    i make a video call to my friend using my YM 10 version.my friend used the same version too.when i make a video call to them,they didnt received my call.i only can hear my ring and see my video on my screen.what should i do?
    we both used the same version of YM which is 10.0.0.1102-US

    Comment by Nik — November 28, 2009 #

56. Dear Admin

    I have installed the latest version of Yahoo i.e. 10. I can see the Voice Call button, there is no Video Call button over there. Please advise

    Comment by Kazim — December 2, 2009 #

57. i m not able to make pc calls while using yahoomessenger10

    Comment by riya — December 5, 2009 #

58. Yahoo’s new Video Call feature works great, or at least it does if both parties have a high-speed connection, a fast computer running Windows 7, and a decent webcam. The resolution is fantastic, even in full screen and watching both cams, the motion is smooth, not jerky like with the regular cam, and the audio is crisp and clear.

    Two suggestions for improvements, which I imagine are on the drawing board anyway:

    1. When in full screen mode, it would be nice to be able to send text messages as users may not always be able to talk, such as in an office or public setting.

    2. I would like to save Video Calls just as I can save text sessions. I tried using video capture software that works well with other programs, but it doesn’t capture Yahoo Video Calls properly — on playback, the video runs at double or triple normal speed, and I could find no way to alter that.

    Other than these minor gripes, I have no suggestions. Version 10 is a great leap forward because of the new Video Call feature. Kudos to Yahoo’s software developers!

    Comment by RDCollins — December 6, 2009 #

59. hey whenever i use video call my face zooms how do unzoom it????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

    Comment by kitty — December 7, 2009 #

60. WHEN iM ON MY MESSENGER VIDEOCALL, AS SOON AS THE CAMS START INTITIALIZING MY CAM ZOOMS IN WHEN THE DISTANT END CAM STARTS. I HAVE NO WAY TO UNZOOM IT, IVE TRIED TO TOGGLE MY CAM SETTINGS, BUT TO NO AVAIL. ALSO LOOKED FOR UPDATES FOR MY CAM’S DRIVERS, BUT IM ON THE MOST RECENT ONE. HOW CAN I STOP MY CAM FROM ZOOMING IN?..ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED…..
    (i have this problem too)

    Comment by sammy — December 8, 2009 #

61. same problem with others, my face zoomed after starting the video call. wats the matter with this?????

    Comment by angel — December 16, 2009 #

62. can i be able to use video call with two or more people?

    Comment by ren — January 7, 2010 #

63. @ren – Sorry, at this time video calls can only be made 1:1. Thanks,

    Sarah Bacon

    Comment by Administrator — January 8, 2010 #

64. hi,
    wel, today when i tried to make a video call or my friend wanted to make a video call so none of us got any option to accept the call.
    we both use beta 10.
    today he called me i couldn’t recieved any option for accepting the phone call.my friend said ” why didn’t you picked up the phone”i said i didn’t got any thing from you not even in the IM list.
    he told me to call him, then i realized that there is no option for me to make a call. i mean the option for making a call or video call was not high lighted.i could just share a webcam with him and chating. that’s it and nothing else i could do about it.
    i also tried to make with other friends at the same time but the same problem.

    any help will be appreciable.

    Comment by Smart Boy — January 8, 2010 #

65. *****************************************************************************
    soulution here ***IF YOUR VIDEO CALL OR VOICE CALL IS GREYED OUT************************************************************************************

    I had the same problemwith video call or voice call in Beta 10 because it was greyed out when im some one.soulation below

    ***just remove your yahoo messenger and unistall it even though you have beta 10.****
    **************when uninstall completed **********
    ******then reinstall it again ( a fresh yahoo messnger)*******

    BELIEVE ME IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
    JUST TRY IT. HOPE YOU WILL FIND THE SOULTION.

    **because i had the same problem and did the above action & that’s why i placed the soultion here.*****

    Comment by Smart Boy — January 11, 2010 #

66. I am not able to do video calls/chat with more than a friend at a time. When I do the second video call the first one gets paused. It was possible in earlier versions. Can anything be done for this?

    Thanks

    Comment by Robin John — January 20, 2010 #

67. @Robin John – The behavior you describe is the way it’s intended. If you are on a video call and make another, the first one will be put on hold. You are able to watch two webcam broadcasts at once, but you can only a make one voice or video call at a time. Thanks,

    Sarah Bacon

    Comment by Administrator — January 20, 2010 #

68. So, video calls do not work between different versions of yahoo messenger then? I have a Mac and my friend uses Yahoo Messenger 10 for Windows, I do not get incoming video.. Used to work with earlier versions..
    Is this going to be supported any time soon?

    Comment by Meg — January 26, 2010 #

69. hey how come when i start a videocall my webcam zoom in……i have a hp pavilion dv4….can anyone tell me why and how to fix it

    Comment by diana — February 4, 2010 #

70. I want to experience a very good service thru this pc-pc video call with my wife abroad.

    Comment by Danny Bertomin — February 6, 2010 #

71. I can get video call, but they can hear me fine, but I get audio feed back and then a loud buzzing. I have tried a different mic, and speakers, but still get the same noise/ Is it my lap top or theres? What can we do to fix it?

    Comment by harold — February 7, 2010 #

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