Windows 10: Unable to give app permission to use microphone because off button is grayed out and won't...

Discus and support Unable to give app permission to use microphone because off button is grayed out and won't... in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; So I was preparing for a google meet meeting, and I was testing my microphone. However it didn't seem to work. Eventually I found the problem, and that... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Alex W-G, Jul 7, 2021.

  1. Alex W-G Win User

    Unable to give app permission to use microphone because off button is grayed out and won't...


    So I was preparing for a google meet meeting, and I was testing my microphone. However it didn't seem to work. Eventually I found the problem, and that was that I hadn't given apps permission to use the microphone. I tried to switch it on, but the "off" button was grayed out, and I couldn't switch it on. I found a post by another user who had a similar problem, but it seemed to be for a different reason, and someone posted a link to a website with a solution, but it just sent me to an error screen. Any ideas on how to fix it? I need it for tomorrow, and I really don't want to cancel. I don't k

    :)
     
    Alex W-G, Jul 7, 2021
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  2. 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, Jul 7, 2021
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  3. Microphone detected by windows but mic doesn't work

    same happened to and this solved it, good luck

    If you're having trouble with your microphone, let's start by making sure your microphone has full permission to run in Windows. If your microphone is no longer detected after updating Windows 10, you may need to give apps permission to use it.

    • To let apps access the microphone, select the Start button, and then select Settings > Privacy > Microphone.

    • Under "Allow access to the microphone on this device", it should state, "Microphone access for this device is on." Select the
      Change button to make sure the setting is set to
      On.

    • Then make sure Allow apps to access your microphone is also set to On.

    • After allowing access to the microphone, you can choose which apps can access these features under Choose which apps can access your microphone.
     
    sylwiawawrzynczak, Jul 7, 2021
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  4. Unable to give app permission to use microphone because off button is grayed out and won't...

    Chrome not existent in microphone permissions

    I have a microphone hooked up to my computer, and every "Allow _ to access the microphone" is enabled including unknown applications. Google Chrome does not appear in the list, and it is the only application being denied for permissions. Is there a way
    to force Windows to add Chrome to the unknown application list and give it permission to use the microphone?
     
    ThomasMahon, Jul 7, 2021
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