Windows 10: Nothing, bar nothing will turn off my microphone. Tried every search help I can?

I have a windows 10 pc. Version 1909


I have followed a number of settings and fixes but nothing will turn the mic off when it's not called for. I boot up and it's on immediately.

I've turned off Cortana. Any number of things I've read about. The simple settings fixes do not seem to turn it off. Even when I disable the mic it's still live. ??

If anyone has had this or has knowledge I would be appreciative. Jack ":-}

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Microphone Issue

Hi
Mateviar,

Upon analyzing the details you have provided, it is possible that the issue is with the
hardware
or the
device
itself. However, we need to make sure that is the case. To isolate this matter, we have some questions for you:

• 
  Were there any changes made before the issue occurred?
  
• 
  Have you tried using the microphone to another PC?
  
• 
  What are the troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
  

We suggest that you run the
Hardware and Device Troubleshooter. To run the
Troubleshooter, follow these steps:

• 
  On the search bar, type
  Troubleshooting
  and hit
  Enter.
  
• 
  Choose
  Hardware and Sound.
  
• 
  Click on
  Hardware and Devices
  to run the
  Troubleshooter.
  

Update us on how it goes.

Regards.

 

Microphone Problems (Please Help)

Hi Larry,

We'd like to verify a few things in order for us to assist you effectively. Kindly confirm the following:

Were there any recent changes made to your computer prior to the issue? (Windows update, software or hardware installation, etc.)

• Do you get an error when you're trying to use your microphone?
• What is the make and model of your microphone?
• How did you install your microphone to your Windows 10 PC? Kindly verify if the steps below are the same as the steps you have performed:

To install a new microphone, follow these steps:

• 
  Right-click (or press and hold) the volume icon on the taskbar and select
  Recording Devices.
  
• 
  In the Recording tab, select the microphone or recording device you'd like to set up. Select
  Configure.
  
• 
  Select Set up microphone, and follow the steps of the
  Microphone Setup Wizard.
  

To test a microphone that has already been installed:

• 
  Right-click (or press and hold) the volume icon on the taskbar and select
  Recording Devices.
  
• 
  In the Recording tab, look for green bars rising as you speak into your recording device. If the bars are moving, your device is connected and working properly.
  

Let us know.

 

Built in Microphone not working

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that after an upgrade of Windows the microphone is not working, we will look in to this for you. However, in order to help you with the appropriate troubleshooting steps, please reply with the following details:

• What type of upgrade are you referring to, is it a system upgrade or an update?
  
• What is the complete model number of the tablet?
  
• Which build version of Windows 10 is installed on the computer? To check type:
  winver in the search bar on the Taskbar and hit Enter.
  

In the meantime, I suggest you to refer the troubleshooting steps in the article

Fix microphone problems and see if that helps in resolving the issue.



Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.



Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator