what causes breaking sound when listening to a program on the Internet? what is the remedy?
826887
It's a problem with the way the internet works.  Try the tools menu on your browser and see if it allows you to increase the buffer size.  It might just be that your computer doesn't have enough memory.
265772
go into the control panel and turn system sounds off. it should be under sounds
890836
It might be because the media player is on mute.
710046
Do you mean the sound coming from your speakers sounds like chipmunks? If so, you probably need to update your sound card driver. \n\nEasiest thing to try is open Internet Explorer, click on "Tools", then "Windows Update". Once there, check on the left side to see if there are any hardware driver updates for you machine. Windows update makes it very easy to update drivers if they are available through this method.
876264
it sounds like a broken wire.  i assume this speaker is on your computer.  in that case, if it's only one of them it could be the wiring, or the sound card output, but i'd put my money on the wire.  check that it has not been bent real hard and creased, or yanked apart just inside the speaker casing, that's typical
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Difficult to give any advice really as you say you have tried everything. If the audio is OK in  other use then we can presume the settings are Fine. It "could" be a simple bad connection, does the person you are talking to have the same problem?, is it always distorted no matter who is on line?  All I can suggest is to look at the FAQ's on MSN site, see if anyone else has the same problem. It could be your PC/Video Card is just not up to spec to deal with video calls. Try it without video, see if that helps and close any other programmes running in the background. Best of Luck
160530
I would reinstall your audio driver. If you have Windows XP, you can type 'dxdiag' in 'run', for more information.
1072326
If your sound is playing through a CD-ROM (audio disc) it could be your CD-ROM locking up on a scratch on the CD, or something of that nature.\n\nIf it is locking up while playing an MP3 or something like that, then you should try using a different software program to play the sound file.  For example, you could download Winamp or something of that nature and try it instead if Windows Media Player is failing.
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The key to this is a modem (short form of modulator-demodulator). \n\nWhat a modem does is simple; it converts data from your PC to sound impulses which are sent to the Internet Service provider (ISP). At the ISP, another modem demodulates the sound into data, analyzes it and forwards the request/content to the relevant website (This may be via a different channel, not necessarily telephone lines).\n\nOnce the ISP receives the response/data from the website, it converts it from digital to sound impulses again and transmits it back to you via the phone line. At your end, your modem converts this back to bits and bytes and you get digital content.\n\nIf you dial your ISP's connection number using the phone manually, you'll hear a strange noise: this is the modem at the ISP's end.\n\nHope this helps you.\n\nAnand
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check cables, check overall volume on pc, and for creative labs for example there is a sound mixer with volume labels for different types of inputs\n\nStill not working?  Check for switch on speakers, are they plugged in\n\nStill not working? Bring up control panel -> sounds -> check mute button, check volume, click on a sound  like asterisk, hit play still no sound?\n\nFind a geek...
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Realtek\ngo to www.realtek.com\nand find the sound card driver\nthat is it.\ndownload it\nrestart your computer\nand it is back to normal
31858
Try reinstalling your sound card, or restarting your computer.
267382
its simple. if u encounter that problem. #1: try reinstalling ur audio driver. if not #2: reformat ur drive then install a fresh copy of ur Operating System (windows). if not #3: replace ur sound card or ur motherboard if its a built-in type. ;)
718526
go to the manufacture's web site of your computer,look for audio drivers.. when downloading them do not save the download ,let it run from location
1049771
do system sounds work all of the time?  if not, its a sound card issue.  check the driver and reinstall the hardware by going to control panel, add/remove hardware\nif yes, then it sounds like a software conflict.  real and wmp often conflict.  try uninstalling real and/or winmediaplayer and installing one at a time and testing after each install.
1005476
Try going to Control Panel and adjust the sound settings
215362
there may be a problem with a your speakers or your sound card or your internet connection may not be fast enough. Check them out.