Re: WebCam Live Messenger 2009 -> mirror failure

Greetings Sandra,

This is 'by design' and in fact was in earlier versions (although you could turn it off
before, the registry key which controlled this no longer exists however). Your contact
however will see the video correctly, so it's just on your side this effect exists.

For the record, I don't like this either.

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"Sandra Baum" <> wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> I use the Live Messenger from Microsoft.
> If I go on Setup the WebCam the picture is fine, correct direction.
>
> If I use a contact and chat with my friend, I see the WebCam as
> mirror, but why?
> What is wrong?
>
> The WebCam is on the left side, On right is the chat.
>
> It is possible, I can adjust the windows
> Left - Chat
> Right, -- the WebCams
>
> Greats Sandra

Hi,

I'm not entirely sure what you mean, but I think you want to downgrade to the previous
version.

You can do that by uninstalling 2009 in Add or Remove Programs/Programs and Features in the
Control Panel (note: it's under Windows Live Essentials, it doesn't say Messenger), then
installing 8.5 from here:
http://microsoft.com/downloads/detai...5-0487bd5e84ef

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Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
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"Sandra Baum" <> wrote in message
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> Greetings Jonathan,
>>
>> This is 'by design' and in fact was in earlier versions (although you could turn it off
>> before, the registry key which controlled this no longer exists however). Your contact
>> however will see the video correctly, so it's just on your side this effect exists.
> it is possible to make a update.
> If yes, where can I download it?
>
> Have a nice Sunday.
> Sandra
>
> My version is 14.0.8050.1202

Why is this by design? Why would someone want to see their own image mirrored?

- pmax

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm not entirely sure what you mean, but I think you want to downgrade to the previous
> version.
>
> You can do that by uninstalling 2009 in Add or Remove Programs/Programs and Features in the
> Control Panel (note: it's under Windows Live Essentials, it doesn't say Messenger), then
> installing 8.5 from here:
> http://microsoft.com/downloads/detai...5-0487bd5e84ef
>
> --
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
> MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
> Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
> --
>
>
> "Sandra Baum" <> wrote in message
> news:5767df42-9d81-47df-99af-...
> > Greetings Jonathan,
> >>
> >> This is 'by design' and in fact was in earlier versions (although you could turn it off
> >> before, the registry key which controlled this no longer exists however). Your contact
> >> however will see the video correctly, so it's just on your side this effect exists.
> > it is possible to make a update.
> > If yes, where can I download it?
> >
> > Have a nice Sunday.
> > Sandra
> >
> > My version is 14.0.8050.1202
>
>
>

pmax wrote:
> Why is this by design? Why would someone want to see their own image mirrored?

"Ask anyone who looks in a mirror" is the simple answer(*).

A more complex answer is that everyone is accustomed to seeing their
mirror image, and can us it to comb their hair or shave (usually only
the men). When faced with a "live view", I found it quite disconcerting.
However, I got used to it, and now find the mirrored image equally
disconcerting. I showed a book to the person on my video call, and
because it was mirrored, I didn't realise that it was also upside down.
With the "real world" image, the problem would have been immediately
obvious.

(*) Landlady asks a visitor if they have a good memory for faces. When
asked "Why?" she answers "because there's no mirror in the bathroom".

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