How to fix Micro not working on Windows 10

There are many factors that cause microphone not working such as faulty driver, incorrect mic setting , hardware problem and many more. If you are also facing this problem, then you can try some of the troubleshooting methods introduced below. However, to get the most effective fix, you need to find out some information about your microphone or at least the model name and manufacturer.

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How to fix Micro not working error on Windows 10.

Article Table of Contents:
1. Check the hardware connection.
2. Update drivers.
3. Check the options on Windows.
4. Disable Hands-Free mode.
5. Check the sound settings.
6. Check the app permissions.

Instructions to fix Micro not working on Windows 10

1. Check hardware connection

The first step is to check if your microphone has a hardware connection error. To do that you just need to unplug the microphone and plug it back in. You will hear a sound indicating that Windows has received new hardware. If you don't hear the beeping sound, open the Start Menu and search for Device Manager . Then, click on Device Manager from the search results.

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Next, click on the Audio inputs and outputs item in the Device Manager window . Once your microphone is connected to your computer, it will appear here.

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If you don't see the microphone here, unplug the microphone and plug it back in again or change the USB port. If that still doesn't work, then you should try a different connection cable or plug the microphone into another computer to see if your current computer has the problem."

2. Update driver

When you see your microphone in the device manager, right-click on it and select Properties . Next, click on the Driver tab > Update Driver > Search automatically for updated driver software.

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If nothing is found, you should search for your microphone on Google to see if the microphone manufacturer has any driver updates on the website. Most microphones these days connect to a computer and are up and running, and installing drivers is a pretty big deal for Windows 10, but in rare cases, downloading the official driver can be very difficult. necessary.

Finally, you go back to the application where you are trying to use the microphone and check if the error is resolved.

3. Check options on Windows

Windows has its own default audio devices that can be adjusted before you use your microphone. To adjust sound options on Windows, open the Start Menu and enter Audio . Then click on Manage audio devices .

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In the audio device window, click the Recording tab . There, you find the microphone you want to use and right-click it. First, make sure that option is set to Disable .

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If you don't see your microphone here, you can also click Show Disabled Devices to make sure it's not hidden from view. Again, right-click on the microphone and select enable if it is in the enabled state. In the options provided, you click on Set as default device . You will then see a green checkmark and the words Default Device .

4. Disable Hands-Free mode on Bluetooth devices

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If you are using a Bluetooth device but want to use the standalone microphone, you must ensure that Hands-Free mode is turned off. You can disable hands-free mode as follows:
- Open Start Menu , search for Manage Audio Devices .
- On the Playback and Recordings tab , right-click on any Bluetooth device that has Hands-Free enabled and click Disable .
Then try the microphone in any app to see if it works again.

5. Check the sound settings in the Voice Communication app

Thuthuat.taimienphi.vn recommends that you check the sound settings in the application you are using. Sometimes, standalone apps will have their own controls for choosing which audio device to use as default.

Normally, you can find these options by opening the settings menu and selecting the Audio tab . Each app will have a different location, and some apps won't have these settings.

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If you can't find the sound settings page, you can do a Google search like "How to change the camera app's microphone". After the change, you restart the application and check if the microphone is now working.

6. Check app permissions

On Windows 10, you can deny or allow apps access to certain permissions. One of these permissions controls whether apps can access your microphone.

If you don't allow an app to use the microphone, the app can't use your microphone, even if you've set it as the default recording device.

To access application permissions, do the following:
- Open Start Menu and enter Microphone privacy settings .
- In the newly opened window, you browse the applications and find the app you are using. Click the switch next to an app to allow that app to access your microphone.

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Note that only Microsoft apps appear here. If you are using some app like Microsoft Teams or Skype, then this step can fix Micro not working on Windows 10.

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If you are using Windows 11 and unfortunately have a microphone error, do not very worry. Taimienphi.vn also instructed how to fix the microphone not working on Windows 11, you can refer and fix it. 

See also: How to fix microphone not working on Windows 11

Kareem Winters

Update 27 June 2023