Windows 10: what tells Windows 10 ,the MIC needs to be ON in a program ?

Since upgrading from Windows 10 version 1903 to 1909 ,I now have to have my MIC on ,for my software that uses audio to work . . . but none of the software involved needs or uses a mic. They all worked perfectly for the last 4 years without the MIC on.
What file in my program software would request the MIC to be on.
Again , all the software does not use or need MIC, but Windows 10 is now telling me I now have to turn the MIC, if I don't the programs will not work now.

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USB Mic Problems.


The next step is what I suggested originally. Try it in a friend's PC or take it to Best Buy and ask them to try it one of their PC's. Have to confirm the mic is working OK.

 

Why did the startup window get cleared?

I didn't missed any step, the list was gone and gone , even after using lot of programs the programs were not listed in that list.

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.