Logitech H390 USB headset causing instability (con...

I've tried on 2 different PC's (both Dell Latitude's but different models) with Win7 64-bit, using 2 different H390's, with the latest Skype client.
Almost every time I receive a call, or a message, the client stops working.
If I unplug the H390, no problems at all - very frustrating!
Is it the driver automatically installed by Win7?  I've checked Logitech's support, but there are no drivers available. Is it the way Skype handles this headset, because I've had no other problems with them?  Should I simply ditch this particular model?
Any help is greatly appreciated.

Hello!
i have the same (very fustrating) problem with USB Logitech DZL-A-00009(B) model...
Made Skype crash often... It might not be very skype-specific problen because it misbehaves (completely mutes & silences) in other software e.g. MS Live.
Any help or idea appreciated!
Thanky you very much!
Vladimir

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