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    Windows 10 Help logging in to MS account to get Cortana to work

    One thing I am really having problems with is getting “Cortana” to function. I have a Toshiba is Qosmio X500-116 (only computer that I have upgraded to Windows 10), It has a built in Mic, I have changed the language to English US (I understand English UK version is not ready yet for running...
  2. News

    Things to check when running Kinect for Windows apps on Windows 10

    Friend of the Gallery, Abhijit Jana, recently posted a couple tips for those of you Kinect v2 Dev's moving to Windows 10. Running Kinect for Windows applications on Windows 10 – Things you should verify Running a Kinect v2 device and a Kinect for Windows application on Windows 10 is not...
  3. Weekly

    Windows 10 Stereo Mix will not pick up my microphone and I am using Windows 10!!

    Hi, So I downloaded Windows 10 on thursday and boy it was good until I went to do my weekly live radio. The problem i have is that i had already set up stereo mix for Windows 7 and it was working fine. Now i am on Windows 10 and Stereo Mix is picking up music and computer audio but not my mic...
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    Windows 7 Skype options doesn't stay to bluetooth headset

    I bought a bluetooth headset with microphone and only works on multimedia in HP Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit but not with Skype. There is no stereo sound, microphone doesn't work and sound can be selected as mono device only on Skype settings. I also set it up on advanced audio settings in...
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    Windows 7 Unable to use Microphone

    So I bought a computer, a hp pro 3400 series MT and I put an old SSD that I had with my previous files on. Everything worked fine but I'm having the same problem I had before: the microphone. The old computer was a laptop and was only able to use the built in mic but none from any headphones...
  6. BlockBlazerMC

    Windows 8 microphone randomly cuts out and picks up speakers instead on skype and system.

    Hello. Today i am having issues with my pc's sound system. At random times, my microphone cuts out and picks up what i am hearing instead. People cant hear me over skype when this happens, but they can hear themselves. Anyone got any ideas on how to fix this? Thanks,
  7. News

    New Acer Aspire Z Series All-in-One PCs Bring Digital Conversations to Life

    Today, Acer announced its 2015 refresh of the Aspire Z Series all-in-one PCs, with the 23.8-inch Aspire Z3-710 with capacitive 10-point multi-touch, and the 19.5-inch ZC-700, both sporting a Full HD (1920×1080) LED backlit display. Both models ship with Windows 8.1 and are supported by Acer for...
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    Windows 8 My New Headset is Constantly muted

    I recently bought my new Raptor HS40. But I soon realised that the microphine is muted. I've talked to Corsair support and they think its my PC. Its a USB headset and the volume works perfectly. I personally think it may be the driver. HELP!!!
  9. daveleonard

    Windows 7 Trouble Recording Sound with Windows Sound Recorder Using Built-in Mic

    I have a problem as I cannot record using the Win sound recorder. I have gone into devices and tried to set using Realtek and AnySoft which are my two systems but I just cannot get it to work. I can play back sound files all day long I just cannot record. I do not use an external mic just the...
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    Windows 7 Low mic input Realteck HD audio

    Hi, I've seen a lot of post on this problem but still no fix working for me. MB: Msi z97 pc mate - OS: Windows 7 - Version of Realtek HD audio driver is 6.0.1.7399 Mic is plugged in correctly in the rear pink jack, appears in Sound devices, appears in realtek audio manager, not muted, and...
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    Windows 7 Troubleshooting Low White Noise in USB Microphone Setup on Windows 7

    I use Windows 7 Professional. I have set up a mic and preamp via USB. Whether I use the Windows sound recorder or Audacity, there is a low level white noise which is enough to notice. In the course of trying to solve the problem, I have had my computer and all accessories and software checked...
  12. Matthew Stewart

    Windows 7 Getting Apple Earbuds mic working on windows 7?

    So i have apple earphones that came with my iphone 6 and this is the only form of a mic I have. I want to use it with skype on my windows desktop (not laptop), but when i plug it in the mic input, the mic inside the pause/play button doesnt work. the only mic that actually works are the ones...
  13. Yeray

    Windows 7 ¿Can anyone help me with my headphones?

    I have Windows 7 on my laptop and yesterday I created a partition for Ubuntu. All was right, but I noticed that when I try to hear music from my headphones on Windows I could not do it. In Ubuntu there was not any problem, only happened in Windows. I can hear music from my laptop's speakers, but...
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    Windows 7 Headset's microphone not connecting to my pc through bluetooth

    Hello, About a week ago I got a new pc, and I connected my headset's microphone through bluetooth without any problems the first time I tried. It was working and all. Now when I try to connect it (it didn't work anymore after restarting my pc, so I disconnected the headset, and tried to...
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    Windows 7 Microphone volume self resets to zero constantly! NEED HELP!

    Hello, I am having an issue that i can not solve. Last night i downloaded oovoo because skype was not working for my friend on their mobile device. So we tried oovoo, im not sure if oovoo caused this but my microphone (neither built in or headset) works. I have to go into my recording devices...
  16. John Wi k

    Windows 7 Windows 7 not recognizing my microphone?

    So I just upgraded my Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit to Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit, and before I upgraded my computer recognized my Turtle Beach X12's as a headset and a microphone. When I plugged in my headphones it only used them as a headset and didn't work as a microphone. How can I make...
  17. nerfuin13

    Windows 7 Audio Distortion And Stuttering when CPU usage is high.

    When I'm on google chrome and i'm watching a youtube video, I often run into a problem where my audio is being distorted because the cpu usage is so high. Also, when i'm in a skype call, the people on the other end of the call say that my microphone starts stuttering randomly. I don't know if...
  18. uniqueguy35Egypt

    Windows 7 Issues With Realtek HD Audio Update Causing Mic Echo and Buzz on Windows 7

    I wonder about the Realtek update issue, as the last update screwed up my laptop HD and can't use the mic without hearing the echo or buzz all the way and only have to mute or un select the "listen" at Realtek HD mic to make my laptop have no more echos or buzz while listening to music. Do you...
  19. uniqueguy35Egypt

    Windows 7 Sound record issue i have after updating,echoes when listen to Realtech sound as well!!

    I have a laptop Compaq CQ58 I3 with 3110M CPU 2,40ghz. 4GB memory Ram and 64Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 and operating system was doing fine until did the update of windows sound drive system thing. I used to record from my screen the songs and videos and all. I noticed that i can still record videos...
  20. meroking

    Windows 7 how to use hands free for mic?

    hello guys!! i have sony hands free and i want to use it in skype as mic and headphone in same time ... when someone call me i can hear him but he can't hear me .. so please any help?