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Windows Live Messenger - Sound Problem

Doublemalkie
Doublemalkie Posts: 4 Newbie
in Techie Stuff
When I'm on Messenger, my sound feed to the person I'm with cuts out every 6 minutes. I still hear and see him - he sees me but can't hear me.

We reconnect and get perfect communication for the next 6 mins, then my sound output cuts again!

I'm on AOL / Windows XP.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks:)

Comments

  • ML221
    ML221 Posts: 13 Forumite
    Hmmm do you share you internet connection with anyone else in the house?
    Wannabe Debt Free!
  • Doublemalkie
    Doublemalkie Posts: 4 Newbie
    Internet Connection is wired directly through a router. It is not shared with any other.
    Does this help you?
    Thx.
  • ML221
    ML221 Posts: 13 Forumite
    Ah right, what speed is your connection?
    Wannabe Debt Free!
  • Doublemalkie
    Doublemalkie Posts: 4 Newbie
    Download speed is about 1Meg.
  • Oscar_The_Grouch
    Oscar_The_Grouch Posts: 2,246 Forumite
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    If you are using a pc, some have 2 ports for the microphone - one on the front and one on the back. Switch to the other port if there is one. If you are on a laptop with built in mic, try plugging in a mic to see if that works.

    Try downloading Skype (and get your friend to do so too) to see if that causes the same problem. Personally, I find Skype much better quality anyway.

    These tests will check to make sure that it's not something as simple as a dodgy wire and that it's not a problem with the MSN set-up.
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