Windows 10: Microphone not working after Windows Update to Windows 10, Version 2004

Discus and support Microphone not working after Windows Update to Windows 10, Version 2004 in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hello, I'm having issues with my microphone since I finally decided to perform the latest windows update a couple of days ago. Since then the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by FranzVST, Oct 28, 2020.

  1. FranzVST Win User

    Microphone not working after Windows Update to Windows 10, Version 2004


    Hello,


    I'm having issues with my microphone since I finally decided to perform the latest windows update a couple of days ago.


    Since then the Realtek High Definition Audio microphone is not working anymore, neither via the built-in laptop microphone nor with earbuds and the headphone jack. This is not app dependent, Windows itself can't hear me when I perform a mic test.


    Things I have tried to fix this issue:


    1. Restart my laptop -- didn't work

    2. Run Windows audio troubleshoot -- could not detect a problem

    3. Check my privacy settings -- all settings are as they should be

    4. Check if the mic is muted or the audio level is set to low -- all settings as they should be

    5. Check for driver updates -- all drivers up to date

    6. Reinstall all microphone drivers -- didn't work

    7. Restart the Windows Audio service -- didn't work



    Not really sure what else there is that I could try. I would very much appreciate some help!

    :)
     
    FranzVST, Oct 28, 2020
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Oct 28, 2020
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  3. AsRock Win User
    Windows 10 Update

    Well just noticed a pretty large one pop up coming in at 914MB, seems it makes some pretty serous updates.

    KB3172985
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3172985

    This security update includes improvements and fixes in the functionality of Windows 10 Version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4. It also resolves the following vulnerabilities in Windows:

    • 3175677 MS16-094: Security update for secure boot: July 12, 2016
    • 3174060 MS16-093: Security update for Adobe Flash Player: July 12, 2016
    • 3171910 MS16-092: Security update for Windows Kernel: July 12, 2016
    • 3170048 MS16-091: Security update for .Net Framework: July 12, 2016
    • 3171481 MS16-090: Security update for Kernel Mode Drivers: July 12, 2016
    • 3170050 MS16-089: Security update for Windows secure kernel mode: July 12, 2016
    • 3170005 MS16-087: Security update for the Microsoft Print Spooler: July 12, 2016
    • 3169999 MS16-085: Cumulative security update for Microsoft Edge: July 12, 2016
    • 3169991 MS16-084: Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: July 12, 2016
     
    AsRock, Oct 28, 2020
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  4. chispy Win User

    Microphone not working after Windows Update to Windows 10, Version 2004

    Creative X-Fi Soundcards and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update 1709 = Complete Disaster / Not Working

    Thank you for trying to help , i did tried your suggestion but it did not work :/ , nothing seems to make it work on Windows 10 Fall Creators Update 1709. In the meantime i have bought a new SoundBlasterX AE-5 and it did installed flawlessly , no problems whatsoever. it is up to Creative ( drivers ) and Microsoft ( bug fix ) to fix this huge bugs with Audio.

    Kind Regards: Chispy
     
    chispy, Oct 28, 2020
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