Skype and Windows Vista update
There have been numerous questions about Skype and Windows Vista relations.
They used to have some occasional hiccups, but for a while now they’ve lived together in peace and harmony. In other words, Skype
3.6 for Windows is now certified to run on Windows Vista.
We’d like to remind to you that to get the best-possible experience, you should be running latest Windows updates and driver versions.
Me too!!!
Got to this post because friends with Vista and previously XP can’t get Skype to work – I went through all the above checking this, that and the other, and got nowhere. Still nowhere, but at least I don’t feel so a)alone b) stupid.
There are many questions regarding loss of the microphone after upgrading to Vista or Vista SP1 and yet I see no answers. What I’d like to know is what is Skype doing toaddress this issue. I’m using a Skype headset and had no issues prior to the Vista SP1 upgrade. Is Skype warning their customers about this issue or is it just getting buried until a solution is found?
I’m using Vista Business.
We have been using Skype for over a year with XP and never an issue. It has been great! We have just purchased a new computer with Vista. Aargh! Our issue appears to be less common. Every few calls on Skype, our computer shuts down – sometimes during ringing to a landline and sometimes during a call. This crashing only happens with Skype. We have the latest version of Skype and have had my computer vendor run through a diagnostic. Nothing wrong with anything. We are on an extended RV trip and Skype is my means of communication. Can anyone help?
Hi
I have windows vista. I downloaded skype 3.8. At first it worked, now microphone muted, tried everything on skype help, nothing worked. Please advise me exactly what to do and how, I have no clue about any of this.
Tx for any help. Z
Let me join the chorus! I have Windows XP on my HP Pavilion laptop. I can hear the other party just fine, but he can’t hear me.
Skype uses Sound MAX digital Audio; my computer uses a different driver. Does it matter? Does anyone know how to add a sound driver to Windows XP?
Many thanks.
hi guys! I’m a Vista user. Been using it with skype for months now. There seems to be no problem now. before there used to have, like yours and some echoes. worst is! call drops a lot of times.
hmmmmm, please try checking the audio settings undet tools>options.
There might be some problem with the setting in skype.
If not, please let me know. I’ll try to help.
see you!
If I dont exit Skype before I shut the computer down, on the next startup, I get the blue screen and have to start in safe mode and reboot again. I am using Vista however this was never a problem with XP
If I dont exit Skype before I shut the computer down, on the next startup, I get the blue screen and have to start in safe mode and reboot again. I am using Vista however this was never a problem with XP
im using windows vista home basic and using old version of skype 3.6 it works fine after awhile it gives me headaches..keeps on crashing giving the message skype stop responding every now and then…then finally i upgrade to skype 3.8 and it becomes worst, it start ok but then when i try to send a chat and try to call someone it disconnect me from my internet server and never log in back..so i decided to try the beat version and it does exactly the same thing….my question is ..there so many people trying and waiting for answer for this problem and seems like skype team dont care…
i would really appreciate it if someone will correct the information saying skype is certified for vista..which is not really true…ive been using skype for 3 yrs and this is the worst problem i encounter…
please if someone know how to correct the problem with skype for vista
many people will be glad……..
I had the same problem. I went to device manager, microphones, and found the mic was muted. Still didn’t work and again on the second try had to move the volume cursor upward. Then it worked. I also had problems with the other parties hearing me and had to change settings in skype audio from usb to default device. Hope this helps. Skype is interfering with many of the vista components including erasing phone numbers from sites. Dmcg
I have skype 3.1 and it works good with vista home premium. If I try to upgrade to skype 3.8 my internet connection drops out which is a big nuisance.
Is it possible to just upgrade to skype 3.6 – if OK how do I do it ?
I am having trouble with my camera working properly with Skype. People can see me but I cannot see myself or an incoming image as well. If I take a still image with the camera it works. I have tried two different camera so it is not the camera. I have Windows Vista Business.
Please advise. I have also downloaded the latest Skype version.
i have the same problem with microphone… what can i do?
I have spent over a week looking into the same problem as everyone else above. I installed Skype 3.8 yesterday and is still not working (I’m running Vista SP1 with all updates & security patches). Then yesterday people started saying that they couldn’t hear me and I noticed the odious “muted” microphone message in Skype. I have been through all the recommended “Sounds and Audio Device Settings” (SADS) hoops recommended by Skype. The Windows Sound Recorder works fine. The Windows Speech Recognition tool in the Control Panel shows the microphone is working as expected. If I un-mute the microphone in the Playback part of the SADS I can hear my voice when I’m trying to talk on Skype. Even the Skype Tools/Options/Audio Settings shows the microphone input line moving extensively when I test the microphone. For whatever reason the problem appears to be exclusively with the Skype call program. Would appreciate any advice.
I have spent over a week looking into the same problem as everyone else above. I installed Skype 3.8 yesterday and is still not working (I’m running Vista SP1 with all updates & security patches). Then yesterday people started saying that they couldn’t hear me and I noticed the odious “muted” microphone message in Skype. I have been through all the recommended “Sounds and Audio Device Settings” (SADS) hoops recommended by Skype. The Windows Sound Recorder works fine. The Windows Speech Recognition tool in the Control Panel shows the microphone is working as expected. If I un-mute the microphone in the Playback part of the SADS I can hear my voice when I’m trying to talk on Skype. Even the Skype Tools/Options/Audio Settings shows the microphone input line moving extensively when I test the microphone. For whatever reason the problem appears to be exclusively with the Skype call program. Would appreciate any advice.
I am trying to fone with skype but either the other person cannot hear me or sometimes I cannot hear him. I am using windows vista. Can u help
I am having the same problems as above. I have Windows Vista Home Premium and am running the latest version of Skype and eveytime I try to make a call, the sound is muted and I can’t hear a thing. I too have tried everything and even bought new speakers, but still the problem persists. Is there anyhtinhg else that can be done? Please help!!!!
I have the latest Vista updates, and am running Skype 3.8. The sound problem is a Skype fault, it seems that this problem has been around for a while.
Like every one else, I have windows Vista Premium, and Skype 3.8, but am unable to talk to anyone. Apparently there is a problem with Skype and Vista.
Having read most of the [previous comments, WHEN are you going to solve this????
Doesn’t seem much point haveing Skype and texting!!
I can see me but not the other party, what is wrong? thank you for your answer
I can see me but not the other party, what is wrong? thank you for your answer
I can see me but not the other party, what is wrong? thank you for your answer
I have Windows Vista. The other can see me but I can’t see them. Thank you
I have just installed Skype 3.8 today and cannot get rid of the odious “muted” microphone message (I’m running Vista SP1 with all updates & security patches). I have been through all the recommended “Sounds and Audio Device Settings” (SADS) hoops recommended by Skype. The Windows Sound Recorder works fine. The Windows Speech Recognition tool in the Control Panel shows the microphone is working as expected. If I un-mute the microphone in the Playback part of the SADS I can hear my voice when I’m trying to talk on Skype. Even the Skype Tools/Options/Audio Settings shows the microphone input line moving extensively when I test the microphone. I would appreciate any help or advice to get this matter sorted, please. Thank you.
I see people have been posting questions on here since February and not one helpful answer from the Skype folks has been posted in reply. Why do people keep asking questions here? Wait, that’s a question. OK, I’ll add to the insanity with my own question: Skype runs fine on my Vista 32-bit machine, but I’m considering buying a laptop with Vista x64 installed…does anyone know if Skype is compatible with Vista 64-bit edition???
I’m not expecting the Skype folks to answer, but if any Skype 64-bit users are out there I’d appreciate a heads-up…thanks!
My mic just suddenly stopped working when I called someone overseas, but it works when I call my own cell phone in my room. WTF?
How do I get the microphone working on my vista laptop?
I may as well add to the list of questions that don’t get answered…. how do i get the microphone working on my vista laptop?
hi
i have skype and my computer has windows vista any time when i tray to call somebody i can here them but they can not here me can anyone help me to fix this problem
thanks
I try making a call and it says mic is muted, tried another and it said volume input to low. I slid the bar all the way up and nothing happened.What is the problem????
Using Vista Home Premium. I can hear the other party, but they can’t hear me. Skype says the mic is muted but I don’t believe it. It worked the first couple of times, but not now. Why doesn’t Oprah have this problem?
where can I read the responses….
I am able to hear but I do not hear my own voice recording Using Windows Vista
Skype and Vista are working well, my problem is that I am having problem with configuring the microphone for skype to have others hear me. Any suggestions to check
Rich
Does anyone knows if Skype is compatible with Windows Vista 64 bit Home Premium ediction? Thanks!
How do I prevent vista basic from automatically loading skype and logging in on startup? My computer is used by various people, and I do not want others to be able to use skype when I am not around. Any answer?
How do I prevent vista basic from automatically loading skype and logging in on startup? My computer is used by various people, and I do not want others to be able to use skype when I am not around. Any answer?
Same problem with Vista and skype.
Are there Any SOLUTIONS ????
My mic is not working
Why can’t Skype fix this. What’s the point in providing a service that won’t work. My mike IS working but Skype tells me it isn’t and although I can heqar callers, they can’t hear me. Skype, please get real and either fix this problem or tell us how to fix it.
Is it possible to install skype on Windows 7 Beta 64 bit ?? The downloader does not work , is there a link for V4 not with the 32bit downloader ?
I have downloaded the latest edition of Skpe on my computer with Windows Vista,but I am not able to sign in. I have always managed to use Skype with Windows XP. Please solve the problem!!
i have vista home premium
i try to install many versions of skype but no way to connect everytime have this words (This computer does not seem to have internet access)
last version used 4.0.0.224
kindly help me
Haitham
I have a problem calling a cell phone in Nicaragua. One of two things happen. Either I place the call and hear nothing, but after about thirty seconds I see that I am being charged for the call and a timer is running. However, I have not heard the call being placed(ringing) nor can I hear the party on the line.The other situation is that after I place the call I hear ringing, but after about 15 rings, it disconnects. In that instance, there are no charges shown for the call. I am running Vista basic.
I downloaded Skype but the video calls only last for a few mins….how can i get them to last longer?
I downloaded Skype but the video calls only last for a few mins….how can i get them to last longer?
I downloaded Skype but the video calls only last for a few mins….how can i get them to last longer?
I have Vista uptodate with upgrades. I have very good results on calls using a Realtek high definition desktop mike. Tried headsets & they are a pain much better with desktop mike & m/c speakers. Easy sit call & speak no wires aroubd your neck
Why do you not offer high quality desk top microphones .
Smithy
Lincoln
Hello to all. We have Vista Basic on a Toshiba laptop. No success at getting Skype to work on it. Been all over Vista and Skype. It was easier to get it to work on Linux! See a lot of others having similar problems. See no answers here? Not very impressed with Vista.. Please check out Corkymoo.com.
Recently purchased a laptop with Windows Vista Home. Email is through Windows Mail. How do I get Skype 4.0 to import from the Windows Mail Contacts, like it used to do from Outlook Express and Outlook?