Call a computer

Windows Messenger .NET

To call a computer

You can call an online contact's computer and talk by using your microphones. You must both have a full-duplex sound card with a headset (or speakers and a microphone) or a USB port with a USB headset (or USB speakers and a USB microphone). If you are in a corporation, this feature could be turned off by your network administrator.

In the main window:

Right-click the name of an online contact, and then click Start a Voice Conversation. If you do not see this option, then your corporation or network does not allow calling.

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Under I want to..., click Start a Voice Conversation, click the contact you want to talk to, and then click OK.

You may have to click More for this to show.

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In the conversation window:

Click Start Talking on the right.

If a contact does not accept your invitation, it may be because the person does not have the necessary sound hardware or their calling feature was turned off by their network administrator.

Notes

To end the conversation, click Stop Talking.
If I want to... is not visible, on the Tools menu, click Show Actions Pane.