Windows 10: Cannot disable microphone. Laptop will not Reset.

Discus and support Cannot disable microphone. Laptop will not Reset. in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Though i disable the microphone in Sound settings as well as deny access to it in Privacy settings, upon entering a site with chat capabilities, my mic... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Unknown6, Oct 31, 2018.

  1. Unknown6 Win User

    Cannot disable microphone. Laptop will not Reset.


    Though i disable the microphone in Sound settings as well as deny access to it in Privacy settings, upon entering a site with chat capabilities, my mic still operates, allowing others to hear me. How do i disable or mute my mic or otherwise remain anonymous? Also, thinking a clean install of Windows will fix the problem (or hack?), i attempted to Reset my laptop (Dell Inspiron), but it progresses to 1% then stops and informs me my PC cannot be reset. Connected to mic problem?

    :)
     
    Unknown6, Oct 31, 2018
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  2. hellrazor Win User

    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.
     
    hellrazor, Oct 31, 2018
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  3. Arun B J Win User
    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.


    • Right click on the volume icon in the system tray and then click "Recording devices"

    • Right click on the blank space in the popped up window and then select "Show Disabled Devices" and "Show Disconnected Devices".

    • Right click on Microphone and then click "Enable".

    • Highlight the microphone and then choose "Set as Default Device".

    • Click Apply and OK.


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


    • Make sure that the Microphone is not disabled. Follow the steps given to check that:

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

    • Now, Right Click on an empty space and select, “Show disconnected devices” and “Show disabled devices”.

    • 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
     
    Arun B J, Oct 31, 2018
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  4. Cannot disable microphone. Laptop will not Reset.

    USB headset microphone not working

    Hi,

    This issue could have happened due to settings of your Microphone. To resolve your issue, we suggest that you check your Microphone is not disabled and set as default. You can follow these steps to check your microphone settings:

    • Right click on the volume icon and select “Recording devices”.
    • Now, right click on an empty space and select, “Show disconnected devices” and “Show disabled devices”.
    • Select “Microphone” and click on “Properties” and make sure that the microphone is enabled.
    • You may also check if the microphone that you are using is set as default.

    Let us know if there is anything else we can do to help.
     
    Anthony Gal, Oct 31, 2018
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