Windows 10: Need to make Skype work for my handicapped/non-verbal daughter.

She is in a rehab facility for a pressure wound due to an ill-fitting wheelchair. For the first 5 months, 26 days, I was with her from 8:15 am until 7:30 pm every day. That's when the Governor shut down all visitations. I understand. But because she can't move herself, I would reposition her every hour and a half so she would stay comfortable. Now that I'm not there, the CNAs are so overworked that they don't have time to keep her like she should be.

I've been working on getting a computer for her so I can Skype her 24 hours a day. I can talk the CNAs through how to reposition her correctly as well as her finally seeing her Papa. I miss her so much. She doesn't understand why her Papa abandoned her.

I have both her PC and mine at home trying to get it to work. I was instructed to set auto-answer, auto-camera. My daughter's camera is working on her computer as well as the sound. But when I call her from my PC, it rings 5 times and it tells me she's not online. Since she's quadriplegic, she can't answer herself. What am I doing wrong? I'm so close! (I hope) How do I get her Skype online so it stays online?

Windows 10

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Skype?

As this is a now quite established messenger system of sorts perhaps a Skype feature for people skype names so perhaps some real time problem solving/discussions could be mounted?
Just a wee suggestion.
What does everyone else think?

 

Skype webcam sound won't work

Terminate Skype, then go to Control panel -> Sound and audio devices -> Audio -> un-check "Use only default devices", restart Skype and see if the webcam audio input is listed.

 

skype not working after install windows 10

Hi All,

Thanks for your replies.

Please answer the following questions so that we can help you.

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  What settings do you have for your microphone in Tools -> Options -> Audio settings?
  
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  What do you see in the dropdown box for your microphone? Are there more than one option?
  
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  Have you tried to uninstall and reinstall Skype?
  

I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it helps.

Method 1

Step 1: Check configuration in Skype

Normally, you will receive the message about recording device error, if the microphone or the webcam is not configured properly in Skype. To check configuration:

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  Open Skype and navigate to tools.
  
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  Click options and check for sound device.
  

Step 2:

Verify in the recording tab if the Microphone is enabled and working. To check:

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  Click Start, click Control Panel.
  
  
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  Click Sound and click Audio.
  

Method 2: Run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter

I suggest you to run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter. Follow these steps to run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter:

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  Press the ‘Windows + X key on the keyboard and click on
  Control Panel.
  
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  Select Troubleshooting.
  
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  Select View all on the top left corner.
  
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  Click Hardware and Devices.
  
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  Follow the on-screen instruction to run the troubleshooter.
  

Try to access the device manufacturer's website and download and install the latest chipset drivers.

Method 3: Run Recording Audio Troubleshooter

I suggest you to run Recording Audio Troubleshooter. Follow these steps to run Recording Audio Troubleshooter:

• Press the ‘Windows + X key on the keyboard and click on
  Control Panel.
• Select Troubleshooting.
• 
  Select View all on the top left corner.
  
• 
  Click Recording Audio.
  
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  Follow the on-screen instruction to run the troubleshooter.
  

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.