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epic_miner
Posts: 1
Registered: ‎17-12-2011

Playback device error

every time i try to call somebody on skype on my laptop it comes up with "problem with playback device" but on my ipod i can call and stuff, why does this happen ? is there any way to fix it ? please reply

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ruwim
Posts: 23,514
Registered: ‎27-06-2011

Re: Playback device error

Playback device is your soundcard and whatever you have connected to it, i.e. speakers or headset.

 

What sound card and driver is installed on your laptop? What settings do you see in Skype –Tools –Options- Audio settings for the Speakers?

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