Question posted by ejffarrell on September 3rd, 2011

Using Skype

When I try to use Skype a popup appears and wants to help take a picture.  Then it locks up the computer and the only way out is to unplug the computer.  There doesn't appear to be any way to bypass the picture popup.  I shouldn't have to pay to use this free service.

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