Windows 10: Microphone access is completely disabled

Discus and support Microphone access is completely disabled in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] Hey guys. Windows is seemingly preventing me from turning on microphone access. Just... greyed out... The mic itself is all set up... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/spacecrew_ent, Feb 2, 2020.

  1. Microphone access is completely disabled


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    Hey guys.

    Windows is seemingly preventing me from turning on microphone access.



    Just... greyed out...



    The mic itself is all set up and seems good to go.

    I read up on guides for over 2 hours, and since most guides advised that, tried changing options within gpedit.msc

    For some reason, all access to the mic is locked behind freaking Fort Knox
    Most guides I read suggested, it probably has to do with "some settings are managed by your organization".

    Do you remember the freaking time, when you were regarded as the owner of your PC, by your PC?
    Or when putting in your damn password was enough authentication and not a prompt to hardlock your account until further personal info was provided.

    Anways, I'm at a complete loss here. Does anyone have any idea?

    Thanks so much!!

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    /u/spacecrew_ent, Feb 2, 2020
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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, Feb 2, 2020
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  3. Microphone not working

    Hey there Carissa, could you try this for me?

    Open Settings.

    Click on Privacy.

    Click on Microphone.

    Turn on the Allow apps to access your microphone toggle switch.

    After completing the steps, you also want to make sure to check the list and enable microphone access for the apps you want, if they're currently disabled. In the case the feature isn't enable, click the Change button and turn on the toggle switch.
     
    SonGoku'sSon, Feb 2, 2020
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  4. Arun B J Win User

    Microphone access is completely disabled

    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, Feb 2, 2020
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