How to adjust Skype sound settings in Windows 7

Description: If you are having issues with your sound or microphone in Skype for Windows 7 follow these troubleshooting steps:

  1. In Skype click Call.
    Skype for Windows, Call Settigns
  2. Click Audio Settings.
    Skype for Windows, Audio Settings
  3. From here you can see the input and output device for Skype.
    Skype for Windows, Audio Settings, Configure
  4. Speak normally to see the bar move for the microphone. If the bar does not move adjust the slider.
    Skype for Windows, Audio Settings, Configure
  5. Click the play button next to for the speakers, if they are too quiet or too loud adjust the slider.
    Skype for Windows, Audio Settings, Configure
  6. Once satisfied with the settings, click Save.
    Skype for Windows, Audio Settings, Configure

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