Windows 10: No Software or Website is able to access or recognize my default laptop Microphone.

I recently performed a reset on my laptop running Windows 11 after that I am unable to use my laptop's default microphone.Whenever I tried to use it in Microsoft Teams or Google Meet, they say microphone can't be accessed but as I plug in my headphones it works perfectly. So, I tried to test it on some online websites, but they say the same thing either the Microphone is not authorized or there is some hardware issue.I tried every generic solution on the internet whether it be uninstalling the driver from device manager or updating it or troubleshooting but none of that works.Help me if anyone

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Microphone not recognized (Code 43)

Hi,

My name is Rogelio. I am an Independent Advisor. Thanks for contacting our support.

I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it helps:

Method 1: Run Audio Troubleshooter

Follow these steps to run Audio troubleshooter:

Press Windows key + W and type troubleshooting.

Select Troubleshooting.

Select View all on the top left corner.

Click Playing Audio.

Follow the on-screen instruction to run the troubleshooter.

Method 2: Set Sound Schemes to default

Follow these steps to Set Sound Schemes to default:

Press "Windows + R" keys simultaneously.

Type "mmsys.cpl" and click "OK." This loads Windows Sound and Audio.

Click the "Sound" tab.

Click the drop-down menu under "Sound Scheme" and select "Windows Default."

Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.

Method 3

I suggest you to check if the devices are disabled under playback devices. If yes, enable and set as default. Follow the steps below:

Right click Speaker near clock.

Click on Playback Devices.

Right click in the box area - check Show disabled and disconnected devices.

Highlight speaker and on the lower Right click Properties and click on Enable and click on Set as Default.

Check if issue persists.

Method 4

I suggest you to uninstall and reinstall the Sound drivers. Follow the steps to uninstall the Audio driver:

Press Windows Key + X key and click Device Manager.

Right-click on the Audio device listed and click on ‘Uninstall’.

Select the option to Delete driver software.

Follow the same step and delete all the devices listed under Sound.

Restart the computer after its uninstalled.

Windows will automatically install the drivers.

Also try to access the manufacturer website and download and install the latest chipset and sound driver for your computer.

Hope this information is helpful

Reference:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

 

External Microphone not recognised

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

If your external microphone is not being recognized by your laptop, there are several troubleshooting steps you can follow to resolve the issue. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get your external microphone working on your MSI Katana GF66 laptop running Windows 11:

1. Check Connections:
   
   • Ensure that the microphone is properly connected to your laptop using both the USB power cable and the 3.5mm audio cable.
     
   • Try different USB and audio ports to rule out any issues with specific ports.
     
2. Driver Installation:
   
   • Make sure you have the necessary drivers installed for the external microphone. Sometimes, devices require specific drivers to function properly. You can typically find these drivers on the manufacturer's website.
     
3. Device Manager:
   
   • Open Device Manager by right-clicking on the Start button and selecting "Device Manager."
     
   • Look for any entries related to your external microphone. It should appear under "Audio inputs and outputs."
     
   • If you see the microphone listed, make sure it's enabled and up to date. You can right-click on it and choose "Enable" or "Update driver."
     
4. Sound Settings:
   
   • Right-click on the speaker icon in the taskbar and select "Open Sound settings."
     
   • Under the "Input" section, make sure the external microphone is selected as the default recording device.
     
5. Privacy Settings:
   
   • In Windows 11, privacy settings can sometimes affect microphone access. Go to Settings > Privacy > Microphone and ensure that apps have permission to use the microphone.
     
6. Troubleshoot Sound Problems:
   
   • Windows has a built-in troubleshooter that can help diagnose and fix audio-related issues. Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot, and select "Playing Audio" and "Recording Audio" troubleshooters.
     
7. Test on Another PC:
   
   • Since the microphone works on another laptop, try it on a different computer again to confirm that it's not a hardware issue with the microphone.
     
8. Reinstall Drivers:
   
   • If none of the above steps work, you may want to uninstall the drivers for your external microphone in Device Manager and then plug it back in to let Windows reinstall the drivers.
     

Please let me know if you need any further assistance. Thank you.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Recognizing a Microphone Without Drivers?

Hi,



I realized your concern and will assist you to resolve the issue.

I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it helps.

Method 1: Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your device. Refer these steps:

• 
  Press Windows key +X, select Control panel
  
• 
  Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons
  
• 
  Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel
  
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  Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter
  
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  Run the Recording Audio troubleshooter
  

Method 2: Make sure that the Microphone is not disabled and is set as default.

Make sure that the microphone that you are using is not disabled and is set as default in the computer. Follow these steps to check this:

a) Right click on the volume icon and select “Recording devices”.

b) Now, right click on an empty space and select, “Show disconnected devices” and “Show disabled devices”.

c) Select “Microphone” and click on “Properties” and make sure that the microphone is enabled.

d) You may also check if the microphone that you are using is set as default.



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