Your microphone isn't working on your Windows computer
Nine times out of ten your microphone is muted in Windows settings, blocked by app permissions, or the input level is turned all the way down. Go to Settings → Sound → Input volume and drag the slider all the way up. If that doesn't work, make sure your app has permission to use the microphone.
Microphones fail because Windows doesn't know they're plugged in, app permissions block access, or the input volume is turned down. Sometimes Windows disables the microphone by accident or after an update. The quickest fixes are checking volume levels, granting app permissions, and making sure Windows sees the microphone as active.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Checking speaker volume instead of input volume — they're two different things, input is what you need
- Not restarting the app after changing permissions — permission changes don't take effect until the app closes and reopens
- Plugging a 3.5mm microphone into the USB port — it won't work there, use the audio jack
Signs you need professional help
- Windows doesn't see the microphone even after trying different ports
- Device Manager shows your microphone but won't enable it
- Input volume is all the way up and the app has permission but still no sound
- The microphone physically broke or the jack is damaged
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