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Mic volume extremely low

Anonymous
2018-11-23T07:29:51+00:00

i need help ASAP. I have a headset with a mic, and it works fine on my laptop, my Xbox, my phone, everything. The mic is normal volume there. However, in Windows 10, it is extremely quiet, even though all my mic settings are turned to 100. Gain does not help, none of the other forums have solutions. No mic will work on Windows 10, I have to scream to get even a little volume. Please help!

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  1. Vijay A. Verma 104.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2018-11-23T07:47:13+00:00

    Please try these options one by one and check after each option.

    1. Run Hardware & Devices / Audio Troubleshooters

    Type Troubleshoot in Windows Start Search box > Click Troubleshoot >

    A. Click Hardware & Devices > Run the Troubleshooter

    B. Click Playing Audio > Run the Troubleshooter

    C. Recording Audio > Run the troubleshooter

    D. Speech > Run the troubleshooter

    1. Microphone is not disabled and is set as default

    Type Sound in Windows Start Seach box > Click Sound > Under Recording tab, right click on an empty space and select, Show disconnected devices and Show disabled devices > Select Microphone and click on Properties and make sure that the microphone is enabled > You may also check if the microphone that you are using is set as default.

    1. Set up microphone

    Type microphone in Windows Start Search box > Click Set up a Microphone > Select required type of microphone (for internal mic, select Others) > Follow the onscreen directions to set it up

    1. Take actions related to Audio Driver

    Windows Key+X > Device Manager > Sound, Video & game controllers > Right Click on the entry below > Properties > Driver Tab >

    A. Roll Back - If Roll back driver is enabled, roll it back

    B. Uninstall - Uninstall Device and restart to reinstall it automatically

    C. Download and reinstall the driver from computer manufacturer's website - If you face issue, let me know your computer make and model?

    (Source - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402699...)

    1. Check out other steps in HP Guide for Microphone Not Working

    https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c03421813

    Disclaimer - This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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