Audio Static using SKYPE, dv7t-4000 with Windows 7

I have an HP Pavilion dv7t-4000 with Windows 7, purchased June 2010. I've used SKYPE for several years, today I have intermittent static so loud I can't hear the other participant.
I did install the Google Plus /Hangout Plug In in an attempt to try that service, but uninstalled it later as a troubleshooting measure (seemed to have the same static issue in Google Hangout).
I automatically download and install all windows updates.
I've tried updating, rolling back drivers (but not manually searching for new drivers).
Its possible that when one user turns video off, the static doesn't occur (it didn't within several minutes of testing).
I can run HULU shows without issue...
Any advice is appreciated. Thank you!

I never got a direct answer. I did find a few You Tube videos with great suggestions. One was to find the Skype program file, view propeties, turn off a few features and try running it in a previous version of windows. I made those changes, but the problem didn't go away. I found something else (?? the display theme) that I followed that ultimately increased my font size (yeah!) but also didn't solve the problem. Eventually I went back to undo what I did... although I still get a message when I run Skype (not using all the features available?), and the problem is gone. I haven't tried other programs yet (google hangout).
Another friend suggested it would be cheaper to buy an external microphone/speakers, but the problem occured whether I used my earbuds or the built-ins, so I'm not sure that would work either.
Bottom line, my problem is gone, I have no idea why!

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