Microphone is not getiing detected,

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Microphone is not getiing detected,

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my bulit in microphone is not detected anymore when i do windows+r then type mmsys.cpl then recording i click mic its not disabled and set as defalut divice is not click able

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Answer 1

Hi, I'm Bernard. I'm happy to help!

Based on your input, it seems that there is an incompatibility with the audio driver. Moreover, kindly follow the steps below for us to sort out the issue:

Method 1. Run the Audio troubleshooter:

Press the Windows Key + R, then type in:

msdt.exe /id AudioPlaybackDiagnostic

Then hit OK and follow the prompts to run the Audio Troubleshooter.

Method 2. Roll back the Microphone driver:

-Press the Windows key + X

-Go to Device Manager

-Expand the Audio inputs and Outputs

-Look for your Microphone

-Right-click and click Update Driver

-Select Browse my computer for drivers

-Click Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer

-Choose an old driver or another driver name, then select it and hit Next until it installs.

Method 3. Roll back the audio driver:

-Press the Windows key + X

-Go to Device Manager

-Expand Sound, video and game controllers

-Look for Realtek (R) Audio or High Definition Audio

-Right-click and click Update Driver

-Select Browse my computer for drivers

-Click Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer

-Choose an old driver or another driver name, then select it and hit Next until it installs.

Note: If the issue persists, please download and install a Microphone and Audio driver from your manufacturer's website.

Answer 2

Because the microphone already appears enabled in mmsys.cpl, open its properties and verify that its recording level is not muted before reinstalling any drivers.

1. Check the microphone level

Press Windows + R, enter mmsys.cpl, and press Enter.
Open the Recording tab.
Double-click the built-in microphone.
Open the Levels tab.
If the speaker icon shows a mute symbol, click it to unmute.
Raise the microphone level, select Apply, and then select OK. This is the next check when the microphone is present and enabled.^1^

The unavailable Set Default option commonly means there is no change to apply—for example, that device is already the default. Continue with the checks below instead of trying to set it again.

2. Test the microphone in Windows Settings

Open Start > Settings > System > Sound.
Under Input, select the built-in microphone.
Select Start test, speak normally, and then select Stop test.
Select Play to hear the sample, and adjust Input volume if necessary.^2^

If the microphone is absent from Input, move to the driver steps below.

3. Check microphone permissions

Open Start > Settings > Privacy & security > Microphone, then turn on:

Microphone access
Let apps access your microphone
Let desktop apps access your microphone

If only one application cannot use the microphone, enable access for that application where it is listed.^2^

4. Run the input-device troubleshooter

Go to:

Settings > System > Sound > Advanced > Troubleshoot common sound problems > Input devices

Also check All sound devices under Advanced for additional device options.^2^

5. If Windows still does not detect the microphone, reinstall the audio driver

Uninstalling temporarily removes the audio device; restarting should make Windows reinstall it automatically.

Right-click Start and select Device Manager.
Expand Sound, video and game controllers.
Right-click the audio device and select Uninstall device.
If offered, select Attempt to remove the driver for this device, then confirm.
Restart the PC.
If the device does not return, reopen Device Manager, right-click Sound, video and game controllers, and select Scan for hardware changes.
Right-click the restored audio device and select Update driver.^2^

Also check Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates, install available audio-driver updates, and restart. If Windows cannot find a suitable driver, obtain the Windows 11 audio driver for the exact computer model from the PC manufacturer.^3^

If the built-in microphone remains absent from both Settings > System > Sound > Input and Device Manager after reinstalling the correct manufacturer driver, the available information does not distinguish a firmware setting from a hardware failure. At that point, contact the PC manufacturer and provide the exact model and the Device Manager results.

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