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Wlivia
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Aug 20, 2026

My PC Built-in microphone stops working

My built-in microphone has stopped working entirely, with no sound being detected by any application despite the device showing as connected and enabled in Windows settings. 

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  • Please refer following suggestions, see if they helps:

     

    -Check and confirm if Microphone access is enabled at Settings > Privacy & security > Microphone.

     

    -You can try setting your microphone as default. Run mmsys.cpl command, and then select your microphone. Click on Set default.

     

    -Go to Settings > System > Sound, click on the Input devices option present under the Troubleshoot common sound problems.

     

    If issue still persists, refer other suggestions here:

     

    https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-microphone-not-working-in-windows-11

     

    Let us know if this helps!

     

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to by a trusted Microsoft MVP.