What to do if MSN Video is not working?

Video chat msn voice not working, i can't hear the other side?

• whenever me and my friend have video chat msn, he can hear me but i can't i can see him though, he knows about computers alot nd he says that the mic works nd its just that it doesn't on msn =( so can someone tell me whats the problem with it

• Answer:

  Email him this Typical audio set up Laptop x webcam/mic x Vista x MSN If you have an earlier OS, you may have to access your hardware from the Control Panel. TEST SPEAKERS Right click on speaker icon in System Tray Select "Playback Devices" The speaker icon ( checked as working) and volume level graph should be visible Right click on the volume graph and click "Test" Left hand speakers followed by right hand should be heard SET DEFAULT & TEST MIC Click "Recording" tab. To set required mic as default - click on mic font to highlight and click "Properties" In lower dropbox display "Use this device enable" click OK Click "Levels" tab and ramp up sliders ( adjust to suit later) Return to "Recording". Test mic by speaking and make sure volume graph displays Restart computer CONFIGURE TO MESSENGER Open MSN Click 'Open Menu' From 'Tools; navigate to, and click, 'Audio and Video setup' Set your speakers Click 'Test' - if OK, move on. Set your mic as default Use the slider to set volume and test. Click 'Next' This takes you to the video setup Your webcam should be broadcasting - if not - make sure the webcam is set as default - restart MSN Use 'Webcam Settings'to fine tune the picture. Click 'Finish'