Open skype problem with sound?

Discussion in 'General PC and Tech Security Questions' started by newlight1, Jun 25, 2012.


  1. newlight1 Bronze Member

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    We are just wondering what could be the problem as whenever my fiance and I talk her volume is really low, then all of a sudden it will go high for no reason, the low for no reason. Then if she brings up a webpage theres a screeching noise. She has bought new head phones, a new mic etc...still no difference. A new USB, no difference. Her internet speed is fast. We have checked the microphone levels on the PS and they are fine and checked them on skype. Dont know what else to do as the problem is at her end not mine. Her camera goes off and on oftern too. She has plenty of memory space on her PC. She can hear and see me just fine.



    Any help would be appreciated.
  2. vger STAFF

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    Hello newlight1..

    Was this after the new update this week? If not try the updates to see if that helps.. This is probably related to the Skype software..
  3. newlight1 Bronze Member

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    Hmm we checked last night in help and it said we have the latest version of Skype??
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  5. monkeymagic guinness gives you strength

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    Can you get her to uninstall skype and do a fresh install
  6. newlight1 Bronze Member

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    Yes a good idea, we could try doing that!
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    Although the same prob with OOVOO though?? So is it worth doing that with Skype? if we have the same prob on OVVOO too?
  8. Mihai Prepelita Bronze Member

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    Open skype . choose a random contact.In the right window you will se 4 options :Video call, call, + and a 4th one, Click the 4th and a setting window will open .There you will see microphon, speakers , and other tabs, click the microphon tab and check Automaticaly adjust microphone settings , adjust the level you want, do the same thing with speaker settings.
    Please rate and comment if it was helpful.

skype problem with sound?