How to fix system settings that have muted your microphone

While using the computer, you certainly cannot avoid unwanted problems, such as when you plug in the Microphone but cannot hear sound on Windows. Therefore, the article below will introduce to you the simplest way to fix the Microphone muted system installation error on Windows 11 and Windows 10/7/8.

How to fix your Microphone muted system settings error on Windows 7/8/10 is different from Windows 11 version . But you definitely have to make sure your Microphone is connected to your computer or laptop and they are working properly.

1. Fix system settings error that muted Microphone on Windows 11

Step 1: Press the Windows + I key combination to open the System Settings panel .
Step 2: In the Settings panel , select Sound .

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Step 3: Increase the Volume volume in the Output panel .

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Step 4: Then remove the slash at the Microphone icon or increase the volume.

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Microsoft is about to add a shortcut to mute and unmute the Microphone for Windows 11 users. Instead of turning it on and off by clicking the mouse, you just need to use a key combination.

2. Fix system settings error that muted Microphone on Windows 7/8/10

Step 1: Right- click on the Speaker icon in the bottom right corner, select Sounds .

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Step 2: Switch to the Recording tab , Right -click on Microphone and select Properties in the new tab that appears.

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Step 3: Continue to switch to the Levels tab , adjust the volume up or down at the Microphone by pulling the lever left or right.

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Above are 2 ways to fix system settings errors that have muted your Microphone on Windows 7/8/10 and the latest Windows 11 versions, so you can use them to chat online with friends or others when Play games without interruption.