Microphone not detected or not working in Windows
Your microphone is disabled in Windows, not plugged in correctly, or the driver is broken. Check that it's plugged in, enable it in Settings, and reinstall the driver if required.
When your microphone stops working, it's because it's unplugged, disabled in Windows, has a broken driver, or Windows blocked access to it. We'll check the hardware connection, enable the microphone in Settings, and reinstall the driver.
Risk: Medium
⏱ 10-15 minutes
Intermediate
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Check that your microphone is plugged into the right jack (usually the pink one for external mics)
- ✓If it's a USB microphone, plug it into a different USB port to test
- ✓Be ready to check Device Manager for disabled devices
Fix-IT-Bot will walk you through each step, just tap, no typing needed.
Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Plugging the microphone into the speaker jack instead of the microphone jack.
- Not turning on microphone access in Windows Settings before checking Device Manager.
- Assuming the microphone is broken when it's just disabled.
Signs you need professional help
- If you've updated the driver, checked Device Manager, and your microphone still isn't detected, contact support — the hardware is faulty or needs a specialized driver.
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