Vista - Re: Stranded without a phone

Hey Dude,

Try right clicking the sound icon in the taskbar, recording devices and then
double click the microphone icon with the green tick in it, choose the
custom tab and then put a tick in the boost. Should do it!

Regards

Dave


"justine5665" <jb288203@ohio.edu> wrote in message
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>
> I am a university student from Ohio studying abroad in Germany. I was
> depending on my laptop to be my means of communication with my family
> and friends back in the States via Skype and AIM. I purchased a new
> headset microphone which arrived the day before I left. However, it
> refuses to work and I am left with no phone services whatsoever. Here
> are the details, PLEASE HELP!!
>
> -I am using a Dell InspironE1505, purchased in March
> -Running Vista Home Premium
> -Logitech Premium Stereo headset (jack, not USB)
> -speakers work perfectly; I can hear people talking but they cannot
> hear my response
> -trouble is not limited to internet & communication; windows sound
> recorder does not detect sound either
> -headset works perfectly on my roommate's computer, a new Toshiba also
> running Vista H.P.
>
> Eternally grateful for any advice that can bring me back into touch.
> Thanks!
>
>
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> justine5665