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ShatteredWings
June 6th, 2009, 10:34 AM
i can't use the call featuer on my msn

the mic is plugged in and works..
i can receive other calls
but i cant make the thing pick up my auidio

wtf?
ackmedsgirl666
June 6th, 2009, 11:02 AM
maybe its either ur computer or ur mic
or u may have to reinstall it
or it could just simply be the connection
ShatteredWings
June 6th, 2009, 11:05 AM
the mic works in everything else..

What kind of connection?
ackmedsgirl666
June 6th, 2009, 11:07 AM
umm i dunno what else to say
maybe u shud ask desi shes's pretty good with computers
ir there could be a frayed wire on the inside of the mic chord
u might wanna consider getting a new one
ShatteredWings
June 6th, 2009, 11:22 AM
Um..She was the first person i asked?
lol this mic is old...

Does anyone else have any ideas?
JackOfClubs
June 6th, 2009, 01:38 PM
Maybe it isn't compatible with MSN, it is MS so they are probably just trying to get more money out of you lol :D. Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling MSN, maybe there is something wrong with the installation of it.
Commander Thor
June 6th, 2009, 02:38 PM
On messenger,
Go to Tools > Audio & Video Setup
Change the setting from 'default' to 'custom'.
Change the microphone option to the one you're using.

If you're microphone isn't setup as the default in Start>Control Panel>Sound>Recording Tab Then it will not be the default in other programs.


Oh, and at irishlad: ALL Audio & Video hardware (Microphones, speakers, sound cards, webcams, ect) IS compatible (With the correct drivers). Microsoft actually puts a great deal of effort forth to make sure most hardware will work with Windows, and it's other programs.
ShatteredWings
June 6th, 2009, 07:02 PM
THANKYOU!

Funny, i had even been in there. Didn't think to just CHANGE the mic. ..

haha i'm stupid
Commander Thor
June 6th, 2009, 07:48 PM
Haha, no problem. :)
Always glad to help with tech-ed questions.