Windows 10: Headset microphone not showing after new update

Discus and support Headset microphone not showing after new update in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; So after installing the new windows update, my windows is not showing/using my headset microphone. Instead using my terrible quality laptop microphone... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Non_Offensive_Name, Aug 23, 2020.

  1. Headset microphone not showing after new update

    /u/Non_Offensive_Name, Aug 23, 2020
    #1

  2. External microphone not showing in the Recording tab

    My Windows 10 laptop is not recognizing any external microphones. I have two headsets: a Bluetooth one and one for an audio jack. Both headsets work correctly on other devices. When I connect the headsets to my computer, I can hear audio, but the microphones
    do not work.

    Here are the steps I've taken so far:

    • Updated drivers (they were already up to date)
    • From Sound Settings, headsets do not appear as options for the input device
    • Ran the microphone troubleshooter - headsets do not appear as options
    • From Control Panel > Sound > Recording, headsets do not appear as options. I have selected the disabled and disconnected devices options.
    • From Microphone Privacy, all apps have access to the microphone.
    That's everything I found online to fix this problem. Any suggestions?
     
    TechWriterHeather, Aug 23, 2020
    #2
  3. Animgpt Win User
    Headset microphone not showing up in recording devices.

    I tried both the methods mentioned, but my external microphone is still undetectable by Windows.

    After connecting an external headset with microphone, headset works, but microphone doesn't. Neither the external speaker, nor the external microphone show up in the playback/recording devices list. After plugging in the integrated headset and microphone
    through 4 pin 3.5 mm jack, sound comes to headphone, but system still uses the internal microphone.

    My external microphone was working fine some days back, but I am not sure what happened that it suddenly stopped working and now is even undetectable.
     
    Animgpt, Aug 23, 2020
    #3
  4. Jen.Q Win User

    Headset microphone not showing after new update

    Headsets microphone is not working

    Hi

    I'm Jen, a fellow user and an Independent Advisor.

    Here's what you can try:

    1. Navigate to Settings > Privacy > Microphone

    2. Click the Change button, then make sure Microphone for this device is turned on.

    3. Make sure Allow apps to access your microphone is turned on.

    If you still continue to have the same problem after doing the troubleshooting steps, then proceed to the steps below:

    1. Navigate to Control Panel > Sound

    2. Select the Recording tab, then right click on any empty place inside the device list and tick Show Disabled Devices.

    3. Right click the Headset Microphone and click Enable.

    4. Right click it again and select Set as Default Device.

    5. Right click Headset Microphone and click Properties.

    6. Click the Levels tab, then drag the volume slider towards the largest value.

    7. Click OK

    Hopefully this resolves your issue.
     
    Jen.Q, Aug 23, 2020
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