technology

[Geisha Girl]

HELP! I have been talking to my family in Australia every week on Skype for the past five years, with no problems. Suddenly, I can't get any sound as it keeps saying "sound card not detected". I have followed all the instructions that Skype offers but still can't get sound. I have uninstalled it twice and installed it again and it works for about five minutes and then I get the same message and I have to call them on the phone. My other son here has no trouble on his Skype when he contacts Australia. Kind regards, Geisha girl.

[vinginge]

Sound Cards can wear out with heavy usage and it seems as though an in-built condenser is failing. If you feel confident (and there are web sites that provide guidance) replace the sound card, but do a thorough troubleshooting test first.

[Geisha Girl]

Thanks Mark, I will try what you suggest but I will get my son in Oz to advise me how to do it. Kind regards, Geisha girl