Windows 10: Software issue limiting my microphone or blocking it.

Discus and support Software issue limiting my microphone or blocking it. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have tried everything online and on these forums yet nothing works. I know it is a software issue as I have tested this same headset with microphone... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Lukas Srubshchik, Sep 19, 2024.

  1. Software issue limiting my microphone or blocking it.


    I have tried everything online and on these forums yet nothing works. I know it is a software issue as I have tested this same headset with microphone on two different computers and it has worked perfectly fine one of which being mac the other being windows 11. For some reason just on this computer it doesn't work. Problem showed up around a week ago, thought the microphone was broken but tried it on other devices and it worked just fine. Over the past week I have tried everything, is there something wrong with my computer or do I have to go into the BIOs? That is the one thing I have not do

    :)
     
    Lukas Srubshchik, Sep 19, 2024
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  2. rayaan Win User

    Limit microphone access

    How do I limit an app's access to my microphone if that app is not even on the list of apps that are allowed to use the microphone but uses it anyway?
     
    rayaan, Sep 19, 2024
    #2
  3. Riel Alc Win User
    Microphone issues

    Hi Michael,

    Here are the possible reasons why you're getting an error "The microphone did not pick anything up" when using it:

    • Incorrect settings (microphone is not set as default device)
    • Corrupted or outdated driver
    • Faulty device

    For us to isolate the issue, we'd like to know the following:

    • Were there any changes made to your computer prior to this issue(e.g. Windows updates)?
    • Have you tried connecting other microphone to your computer?
    • Have you tried connecting the microphone to the other computer?

    In the meantime, we suggest running the Recording Audio Troubleshooter to find and repair problems with recording sound. We also suggest checking if your microphone is set as your default recording device. For troubleshooting steps, please see
    Geethu B's on this
    link.

    We're looking forward to your reply.
     
    Riel Alc, Sep 19, 2024
    #3
  4. Kem Mon Win User

    Software issue limiting my microphone or blocking it.

    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.
     
    Kem Mon, Sep 19, 2024
    #4
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