How Do I Use my microphone with msn plus?

My microphone volume keeps changing by itself?

• I have Windows Vista, and my microphone volume keeps changing by itself. I only use the microphone for MSN for live calls, and the volume won't stay at a reasonable level for the other person to hear me. The microphone is built in to the laptop, if that matters. I've tried everything I know, hopefully one of you has the answer for me.

• Answer:

  Step by Step is usually the best method for resolve: 1.Make sure you have the latest version of Live Messenger (currently version 2009 Build 14.0.8089.726) In case you need to download: http://download.live.com/messenger 2.Make sure you have the latest sound drivers and other motherboard bio and device drivers are also up to date on your system. Kindly visit the laptop manufacturers support website and enter your make/model and download, install and update all drivers then reboot. (Since there are known issues with various sound cards) 3.Follow the manual guide on How to adjust the volume for your microphone: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935309 4.Unfortunately in MSN/ Live Messenger you cannot turn off the automatic volume adjustment (This is default by design). 5.Follow the recommendations listed under Live Help , You experience poor audio quality in Windows Live Call : http://help.live.com/Help.aspx?market=en-US&project=WL_Messengerv1_1&querytype=topic&query=Messenger_TROU_PoorAudioQuality.htm 6.In MSN/ Live Messenger under Tools menu try the Audio and Video setup again, adjust your microphone and see if the problem still exists. 7.Also do you have software such as Skype installed on your machine?