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More info?)
I would like to tell what it is but I am not sure where to find this. Can you
show me the way so I can let you know.
I use a headset with intergrated microphone......I think my webcam has a
microphone? When I installed it nothing came up about this but looking at it
it does have markings in the base that looks like it does have one.
I hope that helps you. I will have a closer look at the webcam once I locate
my eye glasses. Like the remote control or my cell phone I can never find
them right when I want them!
Such is life?? I use to loose my road maps also which wasn't a good thing
when going to places I have never been to!
Thanks for your help,
10-4
"Efrain" wrote:
> Lady Driver: Will you be so kind and let me know the sound card model you
> use? I hope is a Santa Cruz like the one I have. Do you use a headset with
> integrated microphone? Does your webcam has also a microphone? My questions
> are only intended to know if I can be of any help to you. Thanks.
>
> "Lady Driver" wrote:
>
> > I am with you on all of this. I have tried all the same but still this
> > doesn't fix the problems. I have to wonder if this is something that will
> > ever be fixed. I can not figure out why you can purchase all these things to
> > be more in touch with our friends and family only to have so much trouble.
> >
> > Is highway robbery coming into mind. It just doesn't seem right at all. Your
> > told to update this and that. Download these updates to fix the problems only
> > to have more problems.
> >
> > Why is a big question can this not be a simple task for us and for those who
> > are not that proficient in the workings of computers.
> >
> > I think I am going to go back to the old ways if communication, It is called
> > the Telephone........I sure hope you can get your situation solved. I will
> > watch and wait to see what happens as I just can not spend anymore time on
> > going over and over doing the something's only to not be able to chat with my
> > friend....
> >
> > Good luck and I hope you can hold out longer than I....
> >
> > 10-4
> > Driver Out
> >
> > "billurie@nospam.org" wrote:
> >
> > > Thank you for repeating instructions with some clarification, Efrain.
> > > Please note my interspersed comments below......
> > >
> > > Efrain wrote:
> > > > MSN Messenger 6.2 audio/video requirements:
> > > >
> > > > 1. If using a modem/router it must be UPnP compatible. Set Zone Alarm to
> > > > medium or shutdown, but if you are proficient with the settings, allow MSN
> > > > Messenger 6.2.0205 access to the Internet.
> > >
> > > I can't comment on this (1) other than to say I am hard-wired
> > > to the Internet via BellSouth DSL and its always-on modem connection.
> > > Other audio goes thru this just fine. I have no ZA.
> > > >
> > > > 2. On the Network Connections, right click Local Area Connection, go to
> > > > Properties, and the General tab should show a check mark only on Client for
> > > > Microsoft Network, and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). No check on File and
> > > > Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks, nor on QoS Packet Scheduler.
> > > >
> > > Yes, I did all that.
> > > > 3. The Windows Firewall should be ON (recommended) and no check in Don't
> > > > allow exceptions . The Exceptions tab will later show the MSN Messenger
> > > > 6.2.0205 and UPnP Framework as being active.
> > > >
> > > > 4. In the Control Panel > Add Remove Programs > Add Remove Windows
> > > > Components, scroll to Networking Services and remove all checks, except for
> > > > Internet Gateway Device Discovery (A), and for UPnP User Interface (B). Click
> > > > Ok, Next, and after clicking Next the Windows Wizard Component will run.
> > > > Click Finish; now the UPnP will automatically open all required ports.
> > > >
> > > Yes, I did all that.
> > > > 5. Sign in on Messenger and run Audio/Video Tuning Wizard. In the Tools >
> > > > Options > Connection tab, you should read You are connected to the Internet
> > > > through a UPnP symmetric NAT.
> > > ****** NO. Mine says "You are directly connected to .NET Messenger
> > > Service", I believe.
> > > *******
> > > (Administrator); if you are using a dial-up
> > > > line it will read You are connected to the Internet using a direct
> > > > connection. Now check the Windows Firewall Exceptions list, the MSN Messenger
> > > > 6.2.0205 and UPnP Framework will now have a check marks and the required
> > > > ports automatically opend.
> > > Yes, I have those check marks.
> > > >
> > > > 6. Both Windows XP users sides should have similar setups, with working
> > > > webcams and microphones. Remember that one side can have dial-up and the
> > > > other a UPnP compatible modem/router.
> > > **** We have tested our gear at both ends and have live mikes and speakers
> > > >
> > > > (A) Allow you to find and Control internet connection sharing hardware and
> > > > software that uses UPnP.
> > > *****I don't understand this. Surely MSN Messenger 6.2 qualifies......
> > > >
> > > > (B) Display icons in My Network Places for the UPnP devices detected on the
> > > > network; also opens the required Windows Firewall ports.
> > > ******And I don't understand this either. My Network Places opens to
> > >
> > > show almost nothing.
> > > >
> > > > Hope this will help, it has with many people. Your friend, Efrain.
> > > > PS.If you don't have the (A) option it's Ok, keep going.
> > > >
> > > Truth is, Efrain, I don't know what it means, or what (B) is supposed to
> > > show.
> > > > "billurie@nospam.org" wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >>While waiting for more advice from helpful Efrain, I am
> > > >>posting this, perhaps redundantly....
> > > >>
> > > >>In these groups, for Webcam communication, we were
> > > >>advised to go to NSN Messenger 6.2 .... and we did, and 2-way
> > > >>Webcam is working fine. But we can get no audio either way.
> > > >>It just may be that NetMeeting is still there, in the way
> > > >>somehow.
> > > >>
> > > >>I went to uninstall it, but can't find it via Add/Remove programs,
> > > >>and not in the Microsoft list under Add/Remove.
> > > >>
> > > >>Please, how do I take NetMeeting out of the picture? And as an
> > > >>aside, any advice about the audio in MSN Messenger would be welcome.
> > > >>--
> > > >> William B. Lurie
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > William B. Lurie
> > >