Voip phone wont run properly under Windows 7

[joddle]

I have a Philips voip080 usb phone which works perfectly on my pcs running under XP. Now I have a w7 machine which I use more but the phone driver seems to be very confused. Instead of showing simply the voip phone in the device options I get several options but only one will ever work. I have downloaded the latest drivers for the phone from Philips but they only have a Vista version and although it installed OK - I still get several options when selecting the phone from any voip software, Skype voip discount etc. In itself this would not be a problem but now every time I turn on the PC, and every time I use another sound device it seems to forget which voip phone option I have chosen so when I get a voip call I can't use the phone unless I reset the devices. I tried the phone again under XP and its fine. Any ideas?? or is it time to get a new phone? and if so which one willwork OK under W7?

[Plastic Nev]

Hi, this could be another one of those older hardware problems associated with the newer Windows 7 operating system, many older printers will not work with it as an example.

Most newer devices will work perfectly as they have been made, and drivers configured, to run properly on Windows Vista, 7, or 8, so you shouldn't have a problem with whatever you choose that suits your needs.

I don't use a phone as such, at least not in the shape of the tradition telephone, I use a complete headset and microphone which works very well, with folk I talk to telling me the audio is great.

The one I am using is a Plantronics 628, though they make many different types of audio devices.

There are many other makes out there offering various types of equipment, so I can only say to look round till you find something you like.

 

Nev.

[joddle]

Hi, this could be another one of those older hardware problems associated with the newer Windows 7 operating system, many older printers will not work with it as an example.

Most newer devices will work perfectly as they have been made, and drivers configured, to run properly on Windows Vista, 7, or 8, so you shouldn't have a problem with whatever you choose that suits your needs.

I don't use a phone as such, at least not in the shape of the tradition telephone, I use a complete headset and microphone which works very well, with folk I talk to telling me the audio is great.

The one I am using is a Plantronics 628, though they make many different types of audio devices.

There are many other makes out there offering various types of equipment, so I can only say to look round till you find something you like.

 

Nev.

Thanks Nev - I think you are right, its just an old device not supported for W7. I already have a Plantronics headset which I use from my office but when travelling I use the phone as its light and easy to pack. Looks like I need a more modern one though!!!