Hi Derbhile, I am currently skypeless due to computer problems, but I was using a Skypephone the kind that plugs in via a usb, but along with it came a programme called Skypemate, which it was necessary to load to make it work. Could it be something similar I wonder. Maybe someone with more experience with me could throw light on this possibility. Ed ----- Original Message ----- From: Derbhile Dromey To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 9:31 AM Subject: [vicsireland] Skype microphone not working Jo I'm having a problem with the new Skype microphone I bought. Basiclally, the microphone doesn't seem to be connecting to the computer. My voice can't be heard on the test call. I've tried changing the settings in Skype itself and on hte computer. The computer does seem to recognise that the microphone is there. Is it possible that the actual hole that the mic lead slips into is damaged? Derbhile -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 5.7 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 2755 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message