Having problems with Vent

[Galbrei]

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask about this, but I've had this problem for quite some time now and I just don't know how to fix it. Whenever I log on vent I get an error message and my mic goes mute, I can hear everyone else, but I can't speak.

The error message is:

"Unable to activate DirectSound for selected device.
DirectSoundCaptureCreate failed. HR=DSERR_NODRIVER. No sound driver is available for use"

I don't understand it, I do have a sound card and this problem started one day for no reason. I've already tried formating the PC but it didn't work. I'm running on Windows 7 if that's any relevant. Thanks for the info and again, sorry if I'm posting on the wrong place but this is serious harming my raids. =\

[Deleted]

Moved to computers.

[YBT]

Had this happen a long time ago, so I may not be correct.

It happened when I got a new mic I believe, make sure when you open up Setup in vent Enable Direct Sound is checked and the correct microphone is selected in the drop down list.

[ispano]

Did you get the drivers for your soundcard from the manufacturer's site? Or the motherboard manufacturer's site if it's built in?
Either way, tell it not to use Directsound if either don't work.