pc not picking up microphone but any in game chat picks up the mic

[mason2345]

i was on my pc yesterday and my microphone was working fine till i went on a game and since then my pc wont pick up the microphone but my games will

[#2]

Hello,

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[#3]

Ensure that microphone access is enabled for the applications where you want to use it. Go to Settings > Privacy > Microphone and make sure that microphone access is allowed for the apps you're having trouble with.