i have a webcam 3100 when i try to open "capture" i get the "may not be connected or maybe being used by another program..." . but when i open "monitor" all is fine. if i try to open capture (at the top right of the window) when i am in monitor i get the same " maynot be connected or maybe being used...). I also have skype i removed it from my computer and tried again same thing happened. whe i reinstalled skype i did get the webcam after it was installing. i did remove windows 7 and replaced windows 7 earlier. the webcam (capture) did work before i did remove windows 7. it was just suggested by a friend to try to reinstall the drivers from HP site. will try but will still post this.
please help