Windows 10: Microphone turning itself on

Discus and support Microphone turning itself on in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; HiI just install a new microphone for streaming, there an external button on green, off red. I always turn it off but i can see it turning itself ON... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Pierre Alexandre214, Mar 23, 2022.

  1. Microphone turning itself on


    HiI just install a new microphone for streaming, there an external button on green, off red. I always turn it off but i can see it turning itself ON while i'm not at the computer and it suppose ti be on idle. This could look like a proof that the OS is listening to US

    :)
     
    Pierre Alexandre214, Mar 23, 2022
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  2. Arun B J Win User

    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, Mar 23, 2022
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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, Mar 23, 2022
    #3
  4. Microphone turning itself on

    How can I make a Base Microphone work without it turning off the speakers?

    Hello,



    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft community. Let me help you.



    As per the description Microphone should work without turning off the speakers.



    I suggest you follow the steps and check if it helps.


    • Right click on the speaker icon.

    • Select playback devices option.

    • Now select the speaker as default.

    • Now go to recording devices option and select the microphone as default and click on apply.


    Hope these information helps, please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Rajeshwari_Patil, Mar 23, 2022
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