Windows 10: Input audio not being detected by computer

Yesterday, I suddenly had an issue where my microphone audio stopped being picked up by my computer. It can tell a mic is plugged in, it just doesn't show any audio coming from it at all. This happened seemingly out of nowhere, with no changes being made to my computer or microphone since the day before. I spent about 5 hours trying to fix it using various strategies I found online, but none of them seemed to work. My mic is labeled as RealtekR Audio if that matters. Things I tried already: Checking permissionsUpdating my computerRestartng my computerUsing a different microphone not an issu

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audio input

Hi Nico,

Damaged hardware or incompatible driver are some of the possible causes why you are experiencing an issue the audio input on your device. For us to provide an accurate solution, we would need you to answer the following questions:

• Which build, version and edition of Windows is installed on your computer?
• Are you using an external audio input device? If yes, what is the make and model of the audio input device you are using as microphone?
  
• Have you made any changes to your computer settings before this issue happened?

In the meantime, we suggest running the automated troubleshooter for audio issue. Visit this link,
click on Find and fix problems recording sounds and then follow the prompts to successfully run the tool.

We are looking forward to your response.

 

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I have tried everything I can think of and some suggestions from Googling around;

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• Playing with device properties settings
  

But nothing seems to work, any suggestions?