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Jaxon Parnaby 0 Reputation points
2026-02-24T09:26:29.7166667+00:00

i cant talk to any of my friends suddenly i have tried many things like using my headphone mic but it doesnt connect i am very confused please help if you need more information please reply stating it also i dont know how tags work srry

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  1. Gunasekar N 61,450 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-24T10:09:18.49+00:00

    Hello, thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A.

    I understand tha audio input (Microphone) is no longer working. To better assist you, let me know the following:

    1. May I know if it is a desktop or a laptop device? If it is a laptop, does your internal Microphone work?
    2. What is the default audio input device selected in the System Sound Settings? (Go to Start> Settings > System > Sounds > Choose your default input device)
    3. Do your speakers (Audio output) work normally?
    4. Did you test your microphone in default Windows apps like Sound Recorder app?

    https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9wzdncrfhwkn

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  2. Q&A Assist
    2026-02-24T09:26:37.85+00:00
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    If you're having trouble with your microphone not working, here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

    1. Check Connections: Ensure that your headphone mic is properly connected to your device. If it has a physical mute button, make sure it's not muted.
    2. Audio Settings: Go to your audio settings in Windows. You can do this by right-clicking the sound icon in the taskbar and selecting "Sounds". Under the "Recording" tab, make sure your microphone is set as the default device.
    3. Microphone Setup: Run the Microphone Setup troubleshooter. You can find this in Settings > Time & Language > Speech. Select "Get Started" in the "Microphone" section and follow the prompts.
    4. Check Permissions: Make sure that the application you are using to communicate (like a chat app) has permission to access your microphone. You can check this in Settings > Privacy > Microphone.
    5. Update Drivers: Ensure that your audio drivers are up to date. You can do this through the Device Manager by expanding the "Sound, video and game controllers" section, right-clicking your audio device, and selecting "Update driver".

    If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider trying a different microphone or headset to see if the problem persists.

    References:

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