Windows 10: Windows 10 Support with Control Panel Recognizing and Receiving signal from microphone input

Hi there, I currently own a Windows 10 operated desktop that I constructed myself that has been running well for the past 3 years. I have used multiple microphones throughout this time period with no issues whatsoever, until about this year when I noticed that my desktop doesn't recognize the signal coming through this microphone. The model is an AOKEO AK-80 microphone, with a condenser included. The microphone itself has no issues because I have tested it on my laptop and several other desktops, and they all recognize the signal being inputted from this type of mic. The same goes for all of my old mics that used to work, the signals aren't being recognized either. In the sound portion of the control panel on windows 10, under the recording tab, the microphone plugged into the front pink microphone io slot is "recognized" by the control panel with a green checkmark for being a "Realtek High Definition Audio Device" Microphone. But testing the microphone sends no signals to be displayed to the right of this description^ (usually to quick test the levels there is a bar that increases in green color as the levels get high). The only way to see these signals displayed to the bars on the right would be if I were to double click on the mic, go to "listen", and check "listen to this device". I can fully hear any sort of input coming from the device, and with this box selected I can see the visual representation of audio being inputted (green bars shown on the "recording" tab of the original page mentioned^). But even with this box selected and me being able to physically see the audio and hear the audio, no recording software can actually pick up and record the audio given, such as audacity, reaper, and even discord for games there's no pick up of audio from my end. Any help to solve this problem would be fantastic, thanks.

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Hello,

Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community and providing us with the detailed description about the issue.

As per the description, I understand that you want to know how to access the control panel in Windows 10?

I certainly understand your concern and will try my best to help you.

I would suggest you to try the following steps to open the Control Panel in the system.

Step 1: Opening Control Panel in Windows 10.

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  Open Run command box by simultaneously pressing Windows and R keys (Windows + R).
  
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  In the Run dialog box, type
  Control and then press Enter key to open the classic Control Panel.
  

Step 2: Access Control Panel in Windows 10 from desktop.

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  Right-click on the Start button (Windows logo button at the bottom-left corner of the desktop) and then click Control Panel to open the same.
  

Step 3: Launch Control Panel using search.

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  Open Start menu or screen.
  
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  In the search box, enter Control Panel and then press Enter key to open the same.
  

Note: You can quickly access the search with the help of Windows + C hotkey.

Step 4: Create Control Panel shortcut on desktop.

• Right-click on desktop, click New, and then click Shortcut.
• In Type the location of the item box, type the following path.

explorer shell:ControlPanelFolder

• Click Next button.
• In the Type a name for this shortcut box, type Control Panel, and click Finish button. You can now double-click on the Control Panel icon on the desktop to quickly launch the same.

Step 5: Pin Control Panel to Start or taskbar.

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  In the Start search box, type Control Panel.
  
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  When you see search results, right-click on Control Panel entry and then click Pin to Start to pin it to the Start menu or screen.
  

Note: Clicking Pin to taskbar will pin the Control Panel to taskbar.

I hope this information is helpful.

Please do let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

windows 10 control panel

Step 2 does not work at all. Anything from File Explorer and above does not launch at all.

 

windows 10 control panel

Great help.......thanks.....I wonder why Microsoft did not installed it automatically....