Hello, i'm using windows vista on my laptop. my mic doesn't seem to work. it used to work properly and we can talk to people on skype but it suddenly stopped working. i tried reinstalling skype a couple of times but it didn't solve my problems. whenever i check in the control panel, it say that my conexant hi-definition audio microphine is working properly but when i try using speech recognition or recording, it says that the wizard cannot start and to check if my mic was properly installed. when i try to call on skype, it always says call failed "problem with recording device" it's driving me nuts! please help me!

check your bios for most updated bios version and check update in device manager and get the most updated version of your sound driver

You can try going into device manager and find the device and remove it then reboot and let it reinstall the mic drivers. If that does not work try going to the HP site and see if a new driver is available and install it. The mic could have gone bad and you may have to buy an external mic.
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Check in the skype window itself if the microphone is set to the cameras built in mic. The mic may also have gotten wet or simply ceased to function.

Unfortunately, you are not alone - and it's something to do with Windows 7 not your microphone. My dual booted Acer Extensa 5620z has the same problem on the Windows 7 side of the dual boot. Webcam and mic work fine in Skype on the Vista side of the dual boot, but the mic doesn't work in the Windows 7 side. I teach computer classes for a very large computer club here in Florida, so I consulted with our techies - same problem with the Windows 7 laptop we have at the club - and no one seems to be able to figure it out.

hello, open up skype then goto tools > options > audio settings there you see the microphone level bar if it's working properly the bar should indicated green when you talk, if you have another mic your plug it in and change it there. :)

Hi. Try to check the settings of your skype account especially for the microphone. You may try using other microphones also just to check if the port is working or the mic that you are currently using is working also.

With Skype for it to work properly & every time you really should get a USB Headset. or Mic, That is Skype capable. A small outlay will get a real great result. Because even if you do get your Mic to work, it is never work as good and often echo's a lot,

If you have a laptop it will have a built-in Mic
If you have a webcam with a built in Mic you now have 2 on your computer and you are going to have to determine which one to use (make it 'default')
I would recommend using the webcam mic as default.
You do not say what your pc or OS is so here is the setup for
Laptop x Vista
Set up Audio

Laptop x webcam/mic x Vista

TEST SPEAKERS
Right click on speaker icon in System Tray
Select "Playback Devices"
The speaker icon ( checked as working) and volume level graph should be visible
Right click on the volume graph and click "Test"
Left hand speakers followed by right hand should be heard

SET DEFAULT & TEST MIC
Click "Recording" tab.
Set required mic as default - click on mic font to highlight and click "Properties"
In lower dropbox display "Use this device enable" click OK
Click "Levels" tab and ramp up sliders ( adjust to suit later)
Return to "Recording". Test mic by speaking and make sure volume graph displays

Restart computer

Configure to Skype

If you have an earlier OS than Vista you may have to access your hardware from the Control Panel

Hello, No the Linksys router should not have anything to do with your Skype services. Try the following:

1. Use a different microsphone other than the one you are using now. The mic test in windows is not always reliable.

2. Follow the Skype instructions for test calls not working.

3. Check you sound setting in control panel.

My father has purchased F733AU laptop only for internet use.First dealer has instaled windows xp.But with xp mic was not working