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My Microphone Stopped Working, How can I fix it

Anonymous
2024-08-27T10:50:20+00:00

I tried doing lots of things but I can't really figure out what's the problem, it all started after the windows update

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers

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  1. VARADHARAJAN K 9,676 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-08-27T16:34:25+00:00
    1. Check Physical Connections:
      • Make sure your microphone is properly connected to your computer. If it’s a USB microphone, ensure that it’s plugged in securely. For analog microphones, check the audio jack connection.
      • If you’re using an external microphone, also verify that any additional power or volume controls (if applicable) are set correctly.
    2. Check Microphone Settings:
      • Right-click on the speaker icon in your taskbar and select “Open Sound settings.”
      • Under the “Input” section, make sure your microphone is selected as the default recording device.
      • Test the microphone by speaking into it. You should see the input level bars move when you speak.
    3. Update or Reinstall Drivers:
      • Outdated or corrupted audio drivers can cause microphone issues. Go to your device manager (you can search for it in the Start menu) and expand the “Audio inputs and outputs” section.
      • Right-click on your microphone and choose “Update driver.” Follow the prompts.
      • If that doesn’t work, you can also try uninstalling the driver and then restarting your computer. Windows will automatically reinstall the driver.
    4. Check Privacy Settings:
      • Windows 11 has privacy settings that control which apps can access your microphone. Go to Settings > Privacy > Microphone and ensure that the toggle is turned on for the apps you want to use with the microphone.
    5. Test in Another App:
      • Sometimes the issue might be specific to a particular app. Try using your microphone in a different application (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or a voice recorder app) to see if it works there.
    6. Restart Your Computer:
      • Sometimes a simple restart can resolve hardware-related issues.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-09-26T12:56:57+00:00

    I have been using an external mike which broke. I am switching to the internal mike but haven't used in in some time. It was not a problem many months ago

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  3. Kapil Arya 37,661 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-08-28T08:55:58+00:00

    Hello,

    See if this fix helps you:

    https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-microphone-not-working-in-windows-11

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

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  4. John DeV 161.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-08-27T11:21:43+00:00

    Hi, good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

    I'll be asking a few questions so I can have a better idea what solutions to provide.

    When was the last time it worked properly? Have you made any changes to your computer recently? Are you using a built-in or external microphone?

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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