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Resolved My computer chirps like a bird

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by lewislewis, 2011/01/23.

  1. 2011/01/23
    lewislewis

    lewislewis Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi,
    Today my computer is constantly chirping like a bird, I don't think I have changed anything.
    I am running XP Pro. The noise does not seem linked to any keystrokes.
    Thanks,
    Lewis
     
  2. 2011/01/23
    lewislewis

    lewislewis Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Could it be a Magicjack, I just started one today?
     

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    wildfire

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    Possibly, I don't use it myself but it does match your description.

    I suggest you look at the help file/manual/readme for instructions
     
  5. 2011/01/23
    lewislewis

    lewislewis Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I've unplugged the Magicjack and it is still chirping.
    Lewis
     
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    wildfire

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    Did you uninstall the software?
     
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    lewislewis

    lewislewis Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi Wildfire,
    I have been on with Magicjack as I could not uninstal the software, I'll let you know when I know.
    Lewis
     
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    wildfire

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    No problem, keep us informed :)
     
  9. 2011/01/23
    lewislewis

    lewislewis Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Well I finaly ended my conversation with Magicjack.
    I have uninstalled Magicjack but the chirping is still there. Magicjack was just a coincidence.
    The chirping happens about every 66 seconds.
    Any ideas
    Lewis
     
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    wildfire

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    Not a clue, as I said I don't use the service and I thought it may be a voice message/missed call alert.

    Try a system restore to a time before you encountered the problem.
     
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    lewislewis

    lewislewis Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi,
    The chirping has stopped, it must have been caused by Magicjack.
    Thanks,
    Lewis
     
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