Windows 10: How do i get my input device working again?

My device will not record audio without a microphone and will not record through just the laptop. My input device is still my speakers, and the input volume is all the way at 100%, but it still won't pick up anything. It just shows 0% every time I try to test it. I can record on the recording app. Due to this issue, I can't record my lectures and also can't hear people during meetings which as a university student is very worrying. My laptop has access to all apps, and this issue suddenly arose without warning. pic wont upload.

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Sennheiser GSP 350. Microphone stops working when I open any game

Wow, ok. I think I've fixed it by accident while fiddling around.

It appears to be the Realtek audio being the issue here. I don't use my onboard sound card as my headset is a USB headset only and my speakers are plugged into an ASUS sound card.

Step by step fix:

• I went into recording devices
• I enabled STEREO MIX (Realtek High Definition Audio)
• Then I set that Stereo Mix as the DEFAULT DEVICE (At this point it took over both input and output devices without my permission )
• Then set my Sennheiser headset as default recording and playback devices in their respective windows even though they both still said they were the default devices when they weren't

Headset microphone is currently functioning while in game now. I'll update the thread if it goes again. Should I completely disable Realtek audio??? Or will windows just force it to work again?

 

Touchscreen unresponsive unless I remove the USB Input device driver

Hi Ben,

We want to know more about the issue that you're experiencing. Please provide us the following information:

• What USB input device are connected to your tablet when this issue with the touch screen is happening?
• What other troubleshooting steps have you done so far to fix this issue?
• Have you tried using your device without the USB input device?

Regards.

 

Touchscreen unresponsive unless I remove the USB Input device driver

Hi Ben,

Instead of uninstalling, we suggest disabling the "USB input device" listed in Human Interface Devices and check if it resolves the issue.

Let us know if you have any other questions.