my error message says problem with playback device - what does this mean?

[g4pilut]

It means Skype has a problem with the device that's selected in Tools > Options > Audio Settings > Speakers.

Go to that setting, pull down the arrow next to the Speakers box, and try selecting any other devices available there.

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Re: my error message says problemwith playback device - we selected Tools - Options - Audio Settings - Speakers and tried selecting another device but we are still getting the same error

[g4pilut]

What devices are showing when you click on the pull down arrow in the Speakers box?

What version of Skype are you running?  Click on Help > About Skype for the specific version number.

[seiyakins]

Version: 5.9.0.114

- Speakers / Headphones (SigmaTel High Definition A...
- Digital Output Device (SPDIF Out) (SigmaTel High D...

[g4pilut]

I would expect the proper choice there would be the top one, "Speaker/Headphones."   Do you get the playback device error when selecting that one?

[wolfhamster55]

yes mine does.

[nonnakendra]

im having the same problem and im using 6.0.0.126

[ruwim]

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nonnakendra wrote:
im having the same problem and im using 6.0.0.126

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What device do you see selected for Speakers in Tools -> Options -> Audio settings? Is there more than one option available in the selection box? Can you hear any sound when you press the test button next to this selection box?