Windows 10: About disabling and reenabling microphones

So I wanted to disable my internal mic for a while back and I did so by first turning it off for all apps from its menu, then when I found out about better methods I also opened the device driver menu and disabled from there, and after that I went to what I think is device properties and disabled from there as well, and doing this caused the mic to disappear form the device drivers list.


Now my question is if between from after disabling from device driver and going to device properties if I accidently clicked the test button for the mic and moved on doing the rest of what I did, what would happen? It shouldn't open up anything or do anything or record at all, and if I re-enable the mic through everything I mentioned nothing should be wrong or there shouldn't be a backlog of test audio in a cache somewhere else saved about to mess up anything I try to record or use the mic for later, right?


I don't know if this question sounds weird im just curious if this will cause any weird glitches. I don't have access to the laptop at the moment but once I get back ill reenable the mic and if you have any suggestions on what tests I could perform or what should I do to check if everything's working. I'm just worried its been recording for en entire day without my knowledge and filling up space or its going to do some weird glitches and mix the audio up with anything new I record.

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Easy enable/disable microphone?

My bro just got a microphone and I was wondering if there's an easy way to enable or disable it. I know you can right click on the volume icon, click on select recording devices then select the microphone, then click properties, then click on levels, and mute it - but that's just way too many steps, I'm looking for a more obvious and much easier way to do it.

 

Built in microphone not working

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

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

Method 1: I suggest you to set microphone as default device and check.

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  Right click on the volume icon in the system tray and then click "Recording devices"
  
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  Right click on the blank space in the popped up window and then select "Show Disabled Devices" and "Show Disconnected Devices".
  
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  Right click on Microphone and then click "Enable".
  
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  Highlight the microphone and then choose "Set as Default Device".
  
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  Click Apply and OK.
  

Step 2: Make sure that the Microphone is not disabled.

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  Make sure that the Microphone is not disabled. Follow the steps given to check that:
  
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  Right click on the volume icon and select “Recording devices”.
  
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  Now, Right Click on an empty space and select, “Show disconnected devices” and “Show disabled devices”.
  
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  Make sure that the Microphone is not disabled.
  

And also update the audio drivers from the manufacturer web site and install.

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help

 

Cannot disable microphone. Laptop will not Reset.

Hello,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

Please provide some additional information, so that we can assist you better.

1. What is the reason you’re trying to reset your computer?
   
2. What is the complete error message appears when you trying to reset PC?
   

I suggest you to follow below mentioned Methods and see if that helps:

Method 1:
Turn Off the Microphone on your windows 10 Computer from Device manager.

1. Right Click on the Windows 10 Start Button and then click on
   Device Manager in the menu that appears.
   
2. On the Device Manager screen, click on the down arrow next to
   Audio inputs and outputs. You should be able to see your
   Microphone listed in the expanded list of Audio devices.
   
3. Audio inputs and Outputs Entry on Device Manager Screen in Windows 10.
   
4. Right-click on Microphone and then click on Disable in the contextual menu that appears.
   Disable Microphone In Windows 10 Using Device Manager.
   
5. You will see a pop-up, asking you to
   confirm that you do want to disable the Microphone on your Computer. Disable Microphone Pop-up in Windows 10.
   
6. Click on the “Yes” button to
   disable the Microphone on your Windows 10 computer.
   

Method 2: As you said you’re trying to reset your computer, follow the

article on resetting your PC.

Method 3: You may also refer Microsoft article on “How
reset you’re Windows PC”.

Disclaimer: While performing these steps, there might be a risk of data loss. You may take a backup of the data before performing the steps.



Hope it helps.

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Harish

Microsoft Community – Moderator