hi to all please help mi with my problem . when i start the audio conversation on yahoo messanger there is an error that says my computer does not support the required audio compression format sot wat should i do?

Well, you have to find out what compression format yahoo messenger uses, & install it

Do they have a yahoo messenger data base?, or FAQ page?

http://help.yahoo.com/

"Your computer does not support the required audio compression format."
Cause: Yahoo! Messenger is unable to locate the DSP Group TrueSpeechTM audio compression (CODEC) software on your computer.
Solution: The DSP Group TrueSpeechTM audio compression (CODEC) software is usually installed as part of Microsoft Windows. Please follow these instructions to install and enable the TrueSpeech codec (make sure you select the correct set of instructions depending on whether you are using Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT):

Follow these instructions if you are running Windows 95 or Windows 98:

Press the Start button in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Select Settings, then Control Panel.
Double-click the Multimedia icon. The Multimedia Properties window should be displayed.
Click on the Advanced tab.
Click on the plus-symbol (+) next to Audio Compression Codecs to expand the list of installed codecs.
If DSP Group TrueSpeechTM Audio CODEC is displayed, go to step 18.
If DSP Group TrueSpeechTM Audio CODEC is not displayed, it needs to be installed. You will need your Windows CD-ROM (or will need to locate where the Windows installation files are located on your computer).
In the Control Panel window, double-click the Add New Hardware icon. The Add New Hardware wizard should be displayed.
Press the Next button.
You are asked if you want to search for your new hardware. Select No, then press the Next button.
Select Sound, video, and game controllers from the Hardware types and press the Next button.
Select DSP Group from the Manufacturers list and TrueSpeechTM Software CODEC from the Models list, then press the Next button.
Press the Finish button.
You may be prompted for the location of your Windows CD-ROM. Enter the correct location, and press OK.
You will be prompted to restart Windows. You may restart now or later, but the codec will not be available until you restart your computer.
If, after restarting your computer and attempting to start a voice chat, you are still receiving the same error message, continue to the next step.
Open the Multimedia Devices window as directed in steps 1-5.
Select DSP Group TrueSpeechTM Audio CODEC from the list of Multimedia Devices and press the Properties button. The Properties window is displayed.
Verify that Use this audio codec is selected, and press the OK button.
Press the OK button in the Multimedia Properties window, and try using voice chat again.
Follow these instructions if you are running Windows NT or Windows 2000:
Press the Start button in the lower left corner of the screen.
Select Settings, then Control Panel, then Multimedia. The Multimedia Properties window should be displayed.
Click on the Devices tab.
Click on the plus-symbol (+) next to Audio Compression Codecs to expand the list of installed codecs.
If DSP Group TrueSpeechTM Audio CODEC is displayed, go to step 13.
If DSP Group TrueSpeechTM Audio CODEC is not displayed, it needs to be installed. You will need your Windows CD-ROM (or will need to locate where the Windows installation files are located on your computer).
Press the Add button. The Add window should be displayed.
Select DSP Group TrueSpeechTM Audio CODEC from the list of drivers, then press the OK button.
If the Driver Exists warning is displayed, press the Current button.
You will be prompted to restart Windows. You may restart now or later, but the codec will not be available until you restart your computer.
If, after restarting your computer and attempting to start a voice chat, you are still receiving the same error message, continue to the next step.
Open the Multimedia Devices window as directed in steps 1-4.
Select DSP Group TrueSpeechTM Audio CODEC from the list of Multimedia Devices, and press the Properties button. The Properties window is displayed.
Verify that Use this audio codec is selected, and press the OK button.
Press the OK button in the Multimedia Properties window, and try to start a voice chat.

OCGW

PEACE

i am using windows xp and i cant find the TrueSpeechTM Audio CODEC

isnt yahoo.com a search engine? and please, ocgw gave instructions for win2000 which can be used on winxp.

Ron ast, try reinstalling sound drivers. Perhaps, contact your sound card/software manufacturer?

thanks for your help but i have already found the audio codec that i need!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm experiencing the same issue. How did you solve, please?

just download the ace mega codec pack and install the codec that u need try this site for download>>>>>>>>> http://www.free-codecs.com/ACE_Mega_CoDecS_Pack_download.htm

I am having this same issue but using Windows Vista. How do I correct this problem?

http://www.bytescribe.com/downloads/tsp_codec_install.exe


This worked for me.

Chris.

(FOR VISTA USERS: TRY THIS. TIS SHOULD FIX YOUR CODEC PROBLEMS)
1. Download tssoft32.acm into your C:/Windows/System32 folder.
2. In Control Panel, go to Add Hardware.
3. Click Next and after it searches choose 'Yes, I have already connected
the hardware'. Click Next.
4. Scroll down to the bottom of the 'Installed harware' list and choose
'Add a new hardware device'. Click Next.
5. Choose 'Install the hardware that I manually select from a list
(Advanced)'. Click Next.
6. Choose ' Sound, video and game controllers' from the 'Common hardware
types' list. Click Next.
7. Click on the 'Have Disk' button.
8. Click 'Browse'
9. Navigate to the 'C:/Windows/System32' folder
10. Choose '$winnt$.inf'. Click Ok.
11. Click 'Continue Anyway' if you get a warning box.
12. Select 'DSP Group TrueSpeech™ Audio CODEC from the list. Click Next.
13. Click Next again to install.
14. Restart if necessary.

IM SORRY GUYS....HERE's THE REAL STEP IN SOLVING YOUR AUDIO CODEC PROBLEM

The DSP codec can be installed on Vista using the following procedure:
1. Acquire tssoft32.acm and tsd32.dll (can be easily found by searching for them online)
2. Open the Windows\System32 directory
3. If tssoft32.acm is present, rename it tssoft32_old.acm. Either way, proceed to the next step
4. Place tssoft32.acm and tsd32.dll into the Windows\System32 directory
5. Create the following registry entry:
a. Folder (you may need to create some of these folders: KEY_CURRENT_CONFIG>Software\Microsoft\windows\CurrentVersion\Drivers32\msacm.trspch
b. Set REG_SZ value to: tssoft32.acm
6. Close REGEDIT
7. Reboot
8. You can verify that the codec installed correctly by going to WMP 11\Alt-F\Help\About windows media\Technical Support Information”. A webpage will open listing all the codecs installed. If tssoft32.acm is listed under audio codecs, you’re set!
That's all