Right all i can say is that

it works for about 30secs after connecting to the skype/internet chat and then just dies.

it worked about 2 days ago with no problems.

ive tried another mic and it does the same.

ive also tried every setting in every way with no luck on skype and in windows.

the only thing i can think of now is that its the port

well maybe ???

if anyone has come across the same type of thing please let me know

Thanks psstLOAF