How to Get Yahoo Chat Room Audio to Work on 64Bit Windows Vista
Yahoo chat rooms provide users with the chance to talk directly with other people with similar interests from around the world. There are chat rooms on almost every conceivable topic. Chat rooms can be an excellent way to exchange ideas on your favorite sports, hobbies, movie stars, politics, etc. Originally, chat rooms were restricted to text only, however users now can communicate by voice and see each other with webcams. Previous versions of Yahoo Messenger did not support the voice function in 64-bit versions of Windows Vista but Yahoo Messenger 10, which is the latest version, has been designed to provide voice functions on 64-bit versions of Windows Vista.
Instructions
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Download Yahoo Messenger 10, and follow the directions for installation.
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Click on the Yahoo Messenger icon on your desktop and log in.
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Select "Yahoo Chat" under "Messenger" on the menu bar, click on "Join a room."
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Select the room that you are interested in and click "Go to Room."
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Click on "Voice" after you have entered the room.
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Press the "Talk" button when you want to talk, keep the button pressed as long as you are talking. Release the "Talk" button when you are finished talking.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are still unable to use voice chat with Yahoo Messenger 10, try installing a Codec patch program (check the Resources section of this article).
A DSL or cable connection is very helpful for voice chat.
You should not reveal your identity, address, phone number or any other personal information to anyone you are chatting with.