Windows 10: Microphone not working on programs! No, it’s not a privacy setting

Discus and support Microphone not working on programs! No, it’s not a privacy setting in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hello! I have a notebook and the microphone suddenly stopped working, not only the built-in microphone but when I connect a headphone doesn’t work as... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by tiberio13, Sep 4, 2021.

  1. tiberio13 Win User

    Microphone not working on programs! No, it’s not a privacy setting


    Hello! I have a notebook and the microphone suddenly stopped working, not only the built-in microphone but when I connect a headphone doesn’t work as well, in the settings it does show as connected but no sound goes through, I’ve tried updating the drivers, disable and enable the microphones, restart the computer, update, nothing works!The only thing strange I did recently was connecting my Bluetooth headphones to it to edit in Premiere, but no sound from Premier was going through so I went on the Premier settings and changed the output there to my Bluetooth headphones, that’s it after that ch

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    tiberio13, Sep 4, 2021
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  2. Privacy Microphone Settings Not Working.

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We understand that the Microphone Privacy settings for the Xbox Game Recorder is not working.
    In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:



    • What is the Version and Build of Windows 10 installed on the PC? (Type
      winver
      in Windows search/Run command)
    • What is the make and model of the PC?
    • Are you aware of any changes on the PC prior to this issue?


    Meanwhile, we would suggest you to perform these steps and check.

    1. Press Windows + R key to open Run command.
    2. Type mmsys.cpl and click Ok.
    3. Select the Recording tab from the top.
    4. Right click on the microphone and select both
      Properties.
    5. Click on Listen tab and check the box beside Listen to this device.
    6. Click on Apply and OK.


    If the issue persists, then we would suggest you to create a new administrator user account and check, refer this article to
    create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10.



    Let us know the results. If the issue persists, we will certainly assist you further.



    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, Sep 4, 2021
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  3. Rose Ter Win User
    Camera and Microphone Privacy

    Hi Moustafa,

    This issue occurs due to permission issue, driver issue, license for an app is out of sync with the license installed on the computer or if the app is not updated. To give permission to Camera and Microphone app, you may follow
    these steps:

    • Go to Settings.
    • Select Privacy.
    • Look for Camera, make sure that “Let apps use my camera” is turned On. You may choose the apps that can use your camera as well.
    • Go back to Privacy and select Microphone, make sure that “Let apps use my microphone” is turned On. You may choose the apps that can use your microphone as well.

    If the issue persists, we would suggest that you check out this
    link
    . This will provide you troubleshooting steps regarding Camera and Microphone issues.

    Feel free to contact us if you have further inquiries.
     
    Rose Ter, Sep 4, 2021
    #3
  4. Microphone not working on programs! No, it’s not a privacy setting

    window crashes when i open camera or microphone setting in privacy

    Answers to your questions:

    • Yes, both are working properly before.
    • Yes, i'm logged in as administrator.
    • No app can use camera or microphone. All apps said to allow in the privacy setting.

    And i can't really solve using the adjustment on privacy setting. 'cause as i've said before, everytime i open camera or microphone setting in privacy, the window crashes everytime.

    as for the troubleshooting, it couldn't identify the problem.
     
    orangeshearts, Sep 4, 2021
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