You may have already considered this:
Make sure the connections are correct not just
on the microphone, but speakers as well.
Do you have a modem with mic/spkr jacks ?
And verify Audio Properties by double-clicking
the speaker icon next to the time, then options,
then properties. Double check which boxes
are checked.
-yui

Lynn wrote:

I'm tryin to find out how to help a friend that is having problems with the
mic, says theres a lot of static and distortion, yet it sounds like all the
settings software wise is set right.. she can also hear herself through the
speakers (i've heard this isn't right)

But i can't figure what would cause all the distortion, and she checked her
volume levels.. and it seems all is ok, yet the mic worked fine on a
different computer, any suggestions? :)  thanks...

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