How to Fix Microphone Problems in Windows 10

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How to fix Microphone problems in Windows 10? This is a very generous question and frequently asked by most of the Windows users. So we thought to prepare a complete guide over this topic. In this article, we are going to discuss some methods by using them you can easily fix Microphone problems in Windows 10.

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We all know, Windows 10 comes up with numerous functionalities but with great bugs too if you are also facing Microphone related issues in Windows 10. So read the complete article till the end, for sure you will found an efficient and convenient solution.

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How to Fix Microphone Problems in Windows 10

Before you Start

Before proceeding with any of the below-mentioned troubleshoot guide, try to reboot your system once. It may be your microphone has some temporary issue which can be simply solved by rebooting.

Follow the below-mentioned methods, they will help you to fix Microphone problems in Windows 10, so let’s get started

Method 1- Check Sound Settings

To resolve and fix Microphone problems in Windows 10 using sound settings, follow the given steps:

  1. Open Start menu, and go to Settings in Windows 10.
  2. Tap on System.
  3. Now, go-to sound.
  4. Click on the Troubleshoot option, under the Input section.
  5. Now, proceed with on-screen instructions.
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Also Read: Windows 10 Troubleshooting Guide

Method 2- Troubleshoot hardware settings

To fix microphone problems in windows 10 by troubleshooting settings, you can follow the given instructions:

  1. Open Start menu, and go to Settings in Windows 10.
  2. Go to Update & Security.
  3. Now, click on Troubleshoot.
  4. Choose Recording Audio.
  5. Now click on Run the Troubleshooter button.
  6. Now, proceed with on-screen instructions.
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Method 3- Allow access to apps

If you recently updated your Windows 10 system to the latest update and after that, you are unable to detect your Microphone. It may happen that after an update your device has denied the access of all the apps and devices connected with your Microphone, so it may be causing such an issue. To provide access to all apps so they can use the Microphone, follow the given instructions

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  1. Open Start menu, and go to Settings in Windows 10.
  2. Go to Privacy.
  3. Now, navigate to the Microphone.
  4. Choose Change.
  5. Turn on Allow apps to access your microphone.
  6. Now, select the apps which can use this feature from Choose which apps can access your microphone.

That’s it, this might have solved your issue and fix Microphone problems in Windows 10.

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# Method 4- Check Microphone’s Setting

If after applying all of the methods, still others are unable to hear you on a call, so you can try the given steps and fix Microphone problems in Windows 10.

First of all, check if your Headset has any mute button, and ensure that it isn’t activated. Also, make sure that your headset is connected to your computer properly. You should also check that the microphone or headset you are using is the only default recording device in your system, to do so follow the given steps:

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  1. Open Start menu, and go to Settings in Windows 10.
  2. Tap on System.
  3. Now, go-to sound.
  4. Check whether you have selected the correct Microphone from Choose your input device, under the Input section.
  5. And you can also Test your Microphone, to do so
    • Seak into your Microphone.
    • And ensure that the Windows system is hearing you.

Also Read: How to Fix Slow Windows 10 Performance Issues

# Method 4- Check Skype’s Setting

In this case, when your peripherals stopped working just before a Skype call, so it means you need to check that the peripheral or microphone you are using is the only recording device for Skype.

  1. Open the Skype (if it isn’t open).
  2. Go to the Start menu, and then Skype.
  3. Look at the upper-right corner in the Contact list of Skype.
  4. Select More.
  5. Then select Settings.
  6. Go-To Audio & Video.
  7. Now, look under the Speakers section, that your preferred headset is selected.
  8. And check in the Microphone section, that your preferred headset or Microphone is selected.

Also Read: How to Fix All Sound Issues in Windows 10?

#Method 5- Check Volume Level

If after applying any of the above methods, you won’t find the solution, check your microphone’s sound volume for once. Before increasing the Microphone’s volume, you should check whether the Microphone is connected to the system properly or not, and also the Microphone is positioned correctly. These small solutions can also fix Microphone problems in Windows 10.

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To increase the volume of Microphone, follow the given steps:

  1. Open Start menu, and go to Settings in Windows 10.
  2. Tap on System.
  3. Now, go-to sound.
  4. Check whether you have selected the correct Microphone from Choose your input device, under the Input section.
  5. Select Device Properties.
  6. Go to the Level Tab of the Microphone Properties Window.
  7. Adjust the sliders of the Microphone and Microphone booster.
  8. Click on OK.
  9. And you can also Test your Microphone, to do so
    • Seak into your Microphone.
    • And ensure that the Windows system is hearing you.

Also Read: How to Share Files Over Bluetooth in Windows 10

So that’s it from our side, these were some simple and possible solutions to fix Microphone problems in Windows 10. I hope you have found the best solution to your issue, if not, so write your issue at Microsoft Support to file a bug. And if you have some more suggestions so please let us know in the comment section.


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