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- stealth mode (no icons in system bar or system tray)
- recorder automatically starts on Windows startup
- automatic recording of all Skype calls (P2P, landlines)
- records are stored in very compact MP3 files
Report a problems with MP3 Skype Recorder v. 1.8.3
Sun, 06/21/2009 - 21:27 — VOIP
You are welcome to report any problems, bugs or difficulties with MP3 Skype Recorder v. 1.8.3. Please use comments below.
Known bugs:
- Stopping recording during conference sometime causes failing to start record again in this conference session.
Comments
just finished using program and cant find where the file is save. When i checked with the program it shows it saving to a folder that isnt on my PC. any tips on finding the file?
Clicking on the "Play" button (the 3rd on top with triangle) should open the folder containing records. If the folder does not exist, the records could not be saved, choose the existing folder by clicking the folder icon next to the path textbox.
I downloaded this Skype recorder, but it will only record the first few seconds of the conversation. I have followed all the instructions. I have now uninstalled it as I have tried several times to record Skype conversations and the same thing happens , it only records the first couple of seconds. What is wrong?
Hello and thanks for the great software. I am however having some trouble. I am running Windows 7 and Skype Recorder always says "Waiting for Skype". I tried to authorize manually from Tools | Advanced and MP# Skype Recorder is not an option there.
I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling etc. with the same outcome.
Any advice on this issue?
Hello
Restart the computer after installation, this should help on Win 7
If it doesn't, check if any antivirus is blocking connection between Skype and recorder.
Regards
No it absolutely did not work. I am on Windows 7 64-bit. It never gets out of the waiting for Skype state.
I figured it out myself. Theres a hidden window in Skype saying MP3 recorder is asking for access. Clicked on OK and it finally worked. :)
Hi, I came across your plugin via one of your comments on one of the existing Skype-recording apps! Thanks for a great app that works well!
This is not an error report but more a suggestion if you accept feedback here.
One thing I was hoping to see which I'm used to on other apps hiding in my Windows tray is some change in the icon to indicate whether it was active or not. So what would be practical is if the icon gave you some indication if the recording was ON or OFF.
By the way, the "About" link in your app points to the page with the old version of MP3 Skype. Thanks again.
On Windows 7, the latest verison, if you record for a long time (around 4-6 hours) the hard disks get hot and they can't keep up with the constant writing to the disk that the program does. I suggest storing 30-60 seconds of data and then writing it to the disk to avoid the Disk I/O errors I get which gives my computer a BSOD.
I use 2 1tb hard disks, one external and one internal. I know these are disk issues because when it happens Skype will close and say "Disk I/O error" and then everything stops working and the computer restarts itself.
That or at least give options like this for advanced users, then this program would work flawlessly.
Thanks.
I'm trying to install a newer version of MP3 Skype Recorder but it fails due to the original installed MP3 Skype Recorder is unable to uninstall.
Make sure installed version is NOT running.
I received a .NET framework error message. See Below
See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.
************** Exception Text **************
System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException (0x80040154): Retrieving the COM class factory for component with CLSID {830690FC-BF2F-47A6-AC2D-330BCB402664} failed due to the following error: 80040154.
at nsSkypeConnector.ConnectorClass..ctor()
at SkypeSoho.Form1.Form1_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnCreateControl()
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl(Boolean fIgnoreVisible)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl()
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ContainerControl.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)
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mscorlib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.1433 (REDBITS.050727-1400)
CodeBase: file:///c:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
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SkypeCallRecorder
Assembly Version: 0.7.2.1
Win32 Version: 0.7.2.1
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Audio-Video/SkypeCallRecorder/SkypeCallRecorder.exe
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System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.1433 (REDBITS.050727-1400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
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System
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.1433 (REDBITS.050727-1400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
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System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.1433 (REDBITS.050727-1400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
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Interop.SKYPE4COMLib
Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Audio-Video/SkypeCallRecorder/Interop.SKYPE4COMLib.DLL
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************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.
For example:
<configuration>
<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>
When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.
System Info:
Intel 1.70 GHZ
Memory: 1 GB
OS: Win XP SP2 32 bit
After a call ends, the recorder pops up and demands attention. I have no idea why this is; I"m well aware that a call ended, and that it was recorded, and that the recording is finished.
Yet, I must click the system box to get rid of this damned thing.
That's why I'm looking for another recorder. I don't mind paying; I mind having to do useless things.
Maybe with this info you can get some paying customers? Dunno.
The popup on the end of recording gives you a shortlink to the last record.
Keep an eye on this site, I'm going to release new separate shareware recording tool soon.
Hello,
Just downloaded the latest version of MP3 Skype Recorder 1.9.0.1 and it looks like it is not recording in stereo mode.
After I record and play the conversation my voice comes out on the left side and the other contacts voice on the right side, even though I have the option for stereo.
is this the way the recorder works or is it a problem?
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Pedro Sanchez, Jr.
Hello. It should recording in stereo as long as you use stereo or joint stereo mode settings. Check if you switch the radio-button to one of above settings. Please check if there is MP3Recorder.ini in C:\Program Files\MP3 Skype Recorder folder, if it still recording in mono. Please check nMode in it, what does it show when you choose stereo?
Hi,
When I choose Mono (nmode = 3), Stereo (nmode = 0), Joint Stereo (nmode = 1)
Should be working. I'll take a closer look what could cause this.
Just a bit more info:
Current version for Skype is 4.1.0.141
OS: Windows XP Pro SP3
HI,
I downloaded the last version MP3 Skype Recorder v.1.8.6,
i installed it and i start the tests to check is relly recording skype calls,
i check all options and it not recording... it only show messages that call is recorded and it create file with name of call, but this file is empty, only few bytes.
This software only creating empty file with name of call(date, user name, phone).
Why?
Thanks for help,
beta version MP3 Skype Recorder v.1.8.8 seems work fine.
Hi, great product - but!
- In a real call (30 minutes long) with SkypeOut to a landline number in France, it only recorded the earphone track - but not the microphone.
- It worked fine on a local call (SkypeOut) to Switzerland after I made the French call.
- It works fine with the Skype Test Service, recording both the "earphone-track" on the right channel and the "microphone-track" on the left channel.
The recording mode was set to "Stereo" but strangelythe earphone channel was on both left and right channels.
Any help?
Thanks!
Windows XP, Service Pack 3, .NET v2.0.50727,
Hi. It's a great product and it works great however there is one issue for me. Whenever I start MP3SkypeRecorder it runs its installer first and then it does something and only after that it runs. However if I delete MP3SkypeRecorder.msi it won't start.
It just says that the feature you are trying to use is on a network resource that is unavailable. So basically it will not work without msi file even though it is already installed.
Any clues? Thanks
Did you get an Unhandled Exception the first time you installed it, or the first time program ran?
No errors whatsoever. Installation was just fine.
I have this problem too, i.e. every time I click on the icon to run MP3SkypeRecorder it goes through the install process each time. But I have found if I set it up to start automatically at Windows startup it will work fine.
Yes, same for me. However I prefer to start program manualy when I need it and I don't won't it running all the time.
Oh, I forgot to mention. I have Windows XP sp3. Previous version worked fine.
Thanks
Intresting.
The fact that it runs installer each time means, that when you start application it founds that something is missing from installation.
Did you run installer as administarator? if not, try to start installer as administrator.
Yes I did try that too. I tried to install for all users, just me, as administrator, with under user name and every time is the same. At startup it runs installer first. So I am stuck with msi file at the desktop.
Hello
Could you check Event Viewer after the startup and forced installation process, if there is any errors for Mp3 Skype Recorder
Control Panel -> Administrative tool -> Event Viewer -> Application
There are some warnings in event log:
1. warning
Detection of product '{7421A410-FC91-42DE-A472-498B6B274906}', feature 'DefaultFeature', component '{B90A81FD-D349-111B-748B-0F76F8CF184E}' failed. The resource 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\MP3 Skype Recorder' does not exist.
2. warning
Detection of product '{7421A410-FC91-42DE-A472-498B6B274906}', feature 'DefaultFeature' failed during request for component '{1C1847CD-64DB-DCDD-E3BB-20814ADEC0AC}'
and if I delete msi file from the desktop there is an error:
3. error (only if msi file is missing)
Product: MP3 Skype Recorder -- Error 1706. An installation package for the product MP3 Skype Recorder cannot be found. Try the installation again using a valid copy of the installation package 'MP3SkypeRecorder.msi'.
I hope that helps. Thanks.
I played a bit with MP3 Skype Recorder and I found out:
1. If I keep the checkmark for "start automatically at windows startup" then I can Exit MP3SkypeRecorder and start it again without any issues.
2. If I remove that checkmark then the installer runs prior MP3 Skype Recorder.
So, maybe there is a problem with that checkbox?
Thanks again for great program.
Hello
Thank you for help in locating the problem. I've just released the fixed version 1.8.4. Please update.
Hope this will help
Problem: Recorded files are 0 bit size
Have installed last versions of MP3 Recorder & Skype. Recorder is allowed in Skype, not firewall'ed. All seems to be ok, just there are "dummy" 0bit mp3's after stopping record.
I have the same problem.
It records but the file does not have any content 0 bit.
I have Windows XP Prof. with all patches.
And I deinstalled and installed last versions of MP3 Recorder (1.8.3.1) & Skype (4.0.0227).
What OS are you using, what is the version of SKype.
Did you tried the previous version of MP3 Skype Recorder - Skype Call Recorder?
WinXP Home Ed. SP3 x32
Last available version of Skype, downloaded today, also 4.0.0.227.
I have tryed version 0.7.2.1 and it works fine (al least one test call)
ups, its my comment, just logged out )
Could you try to install latest version of MP3 Skype Recorder and check if there are any errors, during installation, startup or recording.
Many thanks for reporting.
I've installed version 1.8.3.1 No errors/error messages occours at all.
And still no recording? I could suggest you to use older version for a while and I'll try to find the problem
Hi, I want you to know that you are not the only one with that problem. I just formated my computer, re-installed everything + updates(winXP sp3). Installed last version of Skype and Skype recorder. Everything looks to work fine but the files are 0kb and unreadeable. Thx.
Yann
The new version didn't work for me. When it started after installing, it kept waiting for Skype to start, but it never did. I exited and started again, but now nothing happens. The icon appears in the corner of the taskbar, but disappears when I scroll over it. That's all that happens.
Hi
Sometimes Skype forgets to ask the permission to allow 3rd party program to use Skype. In this case you have to do it manually through Skype options as described here.
Go to Skype, choose Tools in the upper menu ->
options->
advanced->
manage other program's access to Skype->
In the new window choose MP3 Skype Recorder.exe->
click Change ->
Choose Allow this program to use Skype and click OK
After that restart the system. This will help you. You will need to do it only once.
But that won't explain why every time I open MP3 Skype Recorder, nothing happens. An icon appears in the tray icon, but it disappears when I hover over it with the mouse.
This happens when the program fails to start. Does restarting the system helps?
I get an Unhandled Exception. Actually got this during install. MP3 Skype recorder showing up in tray but any time I try to do anything I get an error. If I close it down (after clicking around error message) and try to restart program it goes into the install process.
Still does not install properly as there is no MP3 Skype Recorder in Programs list in Control Panel. I removed MP3 Skype folder, and tried to install again. I get the MP3 Skype "repair or uninstall" so I completely uninstall.
Then I reinstall and no error on install. But now when I click on MP3 Skype Recorder in tray I get an Unhandled Exception. I am running Vista Home Premium - Service Pack 2 and Skype 4.0.0.227 and Extras Manager is installed.
System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
at t.r(Object A_0, EventArgs A_1)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnCreateControl()
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl(Boolean fIgnoreVisible)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl()
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ContainerControl.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)
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mscorlib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4016 (NetFxQFE.050727-4000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
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MP3 Skype Recorder
Assembly Version: 1.8.3.1
Win32 Version: 1.8.3.1
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/MP3%20Skype%20Recorder/MP3%20Skype%20Recorder.exe
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System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4016 (NetFxQFE.050727-4000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
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System
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4016 (NetFxQFE.050727-4000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
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System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4016 (NetFxQFE.050727-4000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
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Interop.SKYPE4COMLib
Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/MP3%20Skype%20Recorder/Interop.SKYPE4COMLib.DLL
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System.Configuration
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4016 (NetFxQFE.050727-4000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
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System.Xml
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4016 (NetFxQFE.050727-4000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
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Thank you so much. The 1.8.4.1 update fixes these problems I was having. Awesome!
I have tried my best to test this and give you some feedback so you can figure this out but I'm not getting anywhere. Every single time I install on this machine I get the above error message and he program is flaky. However, if I set it up to start automatically and minimized when Windows (VISTA) starts everything is fine.
But if I try to do anything in manual mode, forget it. It blows up every single time. Something is happening here but I have no idea how to track it down.
On another note, I can install it on my wife's machine and it installs and runs without incident. So I'm lost why it would install and run fine on hers and not on mine. There is a conflict of some kind somewhere, but it's out of my league tracking it down.
Thanks