Windows 10: Audio recording settings / microphone settings on skype not working

Audio recording settings / microphone settings on skype not working

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Skype "can't access sound card" for microphone

Hi,

As you are facing issues with accessing the microphone on Skype. Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

We appreciate your time spent in resolving the issue.

• Do let us know if you have made any changes to the operating system prior to this issue?
• Which version of Skype have you installed on your computer?

As a workaround, I suggest you to check if there are any updates for the Skype app in Windows Store. If so, try to install the updates and check if it helps.

Also, I recommend you to check with the settings in Skype app.

Step 1: Check configuration in Skype

Normally, you will receive the message about recording device error, if the microphone or the webcam is not configured properly in Skype.



To check configuration:

• Open Skype and navigate to tools
• Click options and check for sound device.

Step 2: Verify in the recording tab if the Microphone is enabled and working.

To check:

• Click Start, click Control Panel
  
• Click Soundand click Audio.

Hope it helps. Update us the status with the error message on Skype for further assistance.

Thank you.

 

skype not working after install windows 10

Hi All,

Thanks for your replies.

Please answer the following questions so that we can help you.

• 
  What settings do you have for your microphone in Tools -> Options -> Audio settings?
  
• 
  What do you see in the dropdown box for your microphone? Are there more than one option?
  
• 
  Have you tried to uninstall and reinstall Skype?
  

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

Method 1

Step 1: Check configuration in Skype

Normally, you will receive the message about recording device error, if the microphone or the webcam is not configured properly in Skype. To check configuration:

• 
  Open Skype and navigate to tools.
  
• 
  Click options and check for sound device.
  

Step 2:

Verify in the recording tab if the Microphone is enabled and working. To check:

• 
  Click Start, click Control Panel.
  
  
• 
  Click Sound and click Audio.
  

Method 2: Run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter

I suggest you to run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter. Follow these steps to run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter:

• 
  Press the ‘Windows + X key on the keyboard and click on
  Control Panel.
  
• 
  Select Troubleshooting.
  
• 
  Select View all on the top left corner.
  
• 
  Click Hardware and Devices.
  
• 
  Follow the on-screen instruction to run the troubleshooter.
  

Try to access the device manufacturer's website and download and install the latest chipset drivers.

Method 3: Run Recording Audio Troubleshooter

I suggest you to run Recording Audio Troubleshooter. Follow these steps to run Recording Audio Troubleshooter:

• Press the ‘Windows + X key on the keyboard and click on
  Control Panel.
• Select Troubleshooting.
• 
  Select View all on the top left corner.
  
• 
  Click Recording Audio.
  
• 
  Follow the on-screen instruction to run the troubleshooter.
  

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

Skype (Problem with recording device) Team Speak3( Microphone disabled)

Hi Gosia,

I realize the inconvenience you are facing with accessing the microphone. Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

Do let us know the make and model of your computer?

Let us try few of the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Method 1: I suggest you to run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

Hardware and Devices troubleshooter
checks for common problems and makes sure that any new device or hardware connected to your PC is installed correctly.

• Press Windows key from the keyboard, type
  Troubleshooting and select it.
• Click on view all option on the upper left corner of
  Troubleshooting window.
• Select the Hardware and Device
  options from the list.
• Click Next to run the Hardware and Device
  Troubleshooter.

Method 2: Check for the settings in Skype app.

Step 1: Check configuration in Skype

Normally, you will receive the message about recording device error, if the microphone or the webcam is not configured properly in Skype.



To check configuration:

a. Open Skype and navigate to
tools

b. Click options and check for sound device.



Step 2: Verify in the recording tab if the Microphone is enabled and working.

To check:

a. Click Start, click
Control Panel

b. Click Soundand click Audio.



Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of accessing the microphone for further assistance.

Thank you.