[Solution]How To Fix Microphone Not Working on Windows 10

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How to fix the issue of microphone not working on Windows 10?

Microphones are the basic requirement for the users who want to listen or speak through a computer. If it stops working and you want to call someone urgently, it will become a bothersome situation. There could be several reasons for the issue of the microphone not working. To fix the microphone issues, you can follow the troubleshooting steps mentioned in this article.

Fixes for Microphone not working 

If you are facing the issue of microphone not working on Windows 10, you can try out the troubleshooting steps mentioned below:

• Check the hardware connection. If your microphones are not working, you must check the cable or the port where you are inserting it. You can simply try unplugging it and plugging it back after some time.

• Check for the device drivers. You need to check for the driver updates in the system. If any update is available for the device driver, update it to the latest version.

• Check the Sound Preferences. For this, you need to use Manage audio devices option in Windows. Here, you can check for the microphone option and set it to enable.

• Disable the Bluetooth devices. Sometimes, hands-free devices create hindrance in the functioning of wired devices. So, while using microphones, disable Bluetooth devices.

• Check the sound settings. If everything is working fine, check for the sound settings of your system. You can set it according to your preferences.

After these troubleshooting steps, if the microphone not working on windows 10 issue persists, you can contact the Windows support team. You can contact the technical support executives of Microsoft for assistance as they will provide you with the details to fix the issue. All the details of contact to reach the technical support for assistance are provided on Microsoft's support page.