I really like Skype, but I have a problem with it.

Using a Windows XP machine, with Realtek AC97 sound system on the motherboard, and a stereo headset, I get lovely stereo sound from Windows Media Player. I get sound in both ears in Skype, right up to the point where a call connects. During the call, only one earpiece has sound in it. End the call, and the call-end sound is heard in both ears. The music is back in both ears.

Now I know from Googling for it, that this problem has been affecting Linux users, and they have a fix for it. Skype's support people are unfortunately using the tactic where the first line support person just waits three days, and then sends a standard reply asking you to check all the settings on the PC.

I did all the checks, just to be certain I wasn't missing something obvious, but nothing changed. So, if you happen to know the Windows fix for this one, please let me know!