Windows 10: Microphone is picking up Desktop Sound - Can't change Settings

After a recent windows update my microphone has been picking up all the sound on my computer, Anybody I am trying to talk to can hear what is going on my laptop. I've been trying to fix this for a while now, but nothing has worked so far. This is everything I've tried:Reverting to the previous updateGoing back to the current updateUpdating all my driversRolling back all my driversDisabling/ Uninstalling Conflicting DriversClean BootChanging Sound SettingsDisabling other Input and Output devices that are not in useUsing a different MicrophoneUsing the headset on a different computer The same

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Microphone issues

Hi Michael,

Here are the possible reasons why you're getting an error "The microphone did not pick anything up" when using it:

• Incorrect settings (microphone is not set as default device)
  
• Corrupted or outdated driver
  
• Faulty device
  

For us to isolate the issue, we'd like to know the following:

• Were there any changes made to your computer prior to this issue(e.g. Windows updates)?
  
• Have you tried connecting other microphone to your computer?
  
• Have you tried connecting the microphone to the other computer?
  

In the meantime, we suggest running the Recording Audio Troubleshooter to find and repair problems with recording sound. We also suggest checking if your microphone is set as your default recording device. For troubleshooting steps, please see
Geethu B's on this
link.

We're looking forward to your reply.

 

Microphone is picking up the laptop's sounds.

Hello,

Thank you for posting your concern here in Microsoft Community and welcome to the Windows 10.

I understand your concern about using Microphone as expected on Windows 10, we will assist you with this issue.

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

Method 1:

• 
  Right click on the sound icon in the taskbar and select the
  Recording Devices menu.
  
• 
  In the Recording
  tab of Sounds window, you will notice the microphone which is active, i.e. the one with a green tick mark. Right click on the active microphone and select its
  Properties.
  
• 
  Select the Levels Tab. This tab exhibits you two sections:
  Microphone andMicrophone Boost.
  
• 
  Use the sliders to modify your volume settings. You can take the Microphone Boost slider up to +40 dB. To save the changes click on Ok.
  

If you do the modification while the conversation goes on then you will get the immediate feedback of the output sound from the end user and so you can adjust the volume using the sliders as per requirement.

Method 2:

• 
  Right click on Start to open the Power User Menu.
  
• 
  Click on Control panel and then on
  Sound.
  
• 
  Click on the Communication tab in the sound window. You will see four options under
  When Windows detects Communication activities.
  
• 
  Click on the radio button next to
  Do nothing. Click on Apply and then
  OK. You might need to restart the computer to implement the changes.
  

Hope it helps. If you need further assistance, please do let us know and we would be happy to help you further.

 

Microphone not picking up my voice

Hello Mathew,

My name is Nada an independent advisor, and I'm here to help you.

I'm sorry that you are experiencing this issue, and I will try my best to assist you.

As it is possible that this is due to a corrupted, outdated, and malfunctioning audio and microphone driver. You can try to update your microphone driver and select the previous version, commonly the suggested driver for your system to get this sorted out.

To proceed you may follow the steps below:

1. Open Device Manager:

2. Click the drop-down for Audio inputs and outputs

3. Look for your microphone driver

4. Right-click and Update

5. Look for the option that says "Browse my computer for driver..."

6. Select the option that says "Let me pick drivers available drivers"

7. Then choose an old driver version and click next to use it.

8. Please restart the device for the changes to take effect.

You can also try to change the default audio device by doing the following steps:

From Settings > System > Sound > Open up the Input devices dropdown menu and select your microphone.

In case your Microphone is disabled, please try the following steps to enable it:

1. From Settings > Go to System > Click on Sound in the left sidebar > click

Manage sound devices > under the troubleshooting button in the input device settings

2. Scroll down and locate your device under the disabled section > click enable.

Also, I highly suggest you check and install available Windows updates.