native microphone not detected

Question

native microphone not detected - I already install all updates windows 11 - and nothing

Answer 1

Hi Monique,

Let us find the root cause of the issue.

Press Windows+R keys on the keyboard, or Right-click Start on the Taskbar and choose Run.

Type mmsys.cpl

Press Enter.

Take screenshot of the recording tab and post in the next reply.

I’m eager to hear back and work together to find a solution.

Answer 2

If your native microphone is not detected even after installing all updates for Windows 11, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can follow:

1. Check Device Manager: Ensure that your microphone is recognized in Device Manager. Look under "Audio inputs and outputs" and see if your microphone is listed. If it has a yellow exclamation mark, there may be a driver issue.
2. Update Drivers: Make sure that you have the latest drivers for your audio device. You can do this by checking for Windows updates or manually updating the drivers through Device Manager.
3. Check Privacy Settings: Go to Settings > Privacy & security > Microphone and ensure that microphone access is enabled for your device and apps.
4. Run Troubleshooter: Use the built-in troubleshooter for audio devices. You can find this under Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters > Recording Audio.
5. Check Hardware: If possible, test your microphone on another device to ensure it is functioning properly.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to contact your device manufacturer for further assistance regarding hardware compatibility or specific driver requirements.

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References:

• Resolved issues in Windows 11, version 21H2
• USB-connected audio or video devices malfunction when connected to specific Intel-based devices