Windows 10: Microphone not working despite being detected

Discus and support Microphone not working despite being detected in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; My microphone on my headset has suddenly stopped working on my pc despite my headphones working fine. I tried updating to windows 24H2 but that did not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by MadzH, Jan 19, 2025.

  1. MadzH Win User

    Microphone not working despite being detected


    My microphone on my headset has suddenly stopped working on my pc despite my headphones working fine. I tried updating to windows 24H2 but that did not resolve the problem. My microphone shows up in the settings where it says "in use" despite no audio actually being detected. Things I have already tried:1. Connecting my headphones to another device, the microphone worked perfectly.2. Connecting a different set of headphones to my pc, the microphone worked perfectly.3. Connecting my microphone to the back panel, the microphone still didn't work.4. Checked my privacy settings, access was enabled

    :)
     
    MadzH, Jan 19, 2025
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  2. Tung Vo Win User

    Microphone DETECTED, but not working Microphone not working despite being detected :(

    Hey there,

    FYI I'm using an audio adapter for my earphone.

    The microphone is detected but doesnt work whether plugged in front or rear panel, though the audio works just fine. And I can't seem to find anybody having the same issue Microphone not working despite being detected :(

    Things I've checked:

    • Drivers updated
    • "Allow apps to use" turned on
    • Disabled and re-enabled microphone in device manager
    • Set microphone as default
    I've also troubleshooted but it didnt detect any problems at all

    Is there any other solutions that may help?



    Thankss!!
     
    Tung Vo, Jan 19, 2025
    #2
  3. External microphones detected but not working

    Hi,

    I realize the inconvenience you are facing with External microphone. I will surely help you.

    I suggest you to run a Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

    Please follow the below mentioned steps to run
    Hardware and Devices troubleshooter:

    • Search for Troubleshooting in the
      Search box
      , and run it.
    • Select view all in the left pane of troubleshooting Window.
    • Click on the Hardware and Devices, and follow the
      on-screen instructions.

    Please reach back to us if you still face difficulty with external microphone. We will be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Mayank_Bhiwal, Jan 19, 2025
    #3
  4. Microphone not working despite being detected

    Microphone on Headphones Not Detected (Windows 10)

    I gave you many steps to force the headset microphone to show up. They would take more than an hour to perform, plus the way a forums works is interactively so we don't just give up after the first post but use feedback about your results to suggest more
    steps.

    See also fixes here that are working for microphones not detected:

    https://www.howtogeek.com/395296/fix-my-microph...
     
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-19, Jan 19, 2025
    #4
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