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Microphone not Showing up in Device Manager: 3 Ways to Fix
Re-enabling your microphone is a quick way to rectify this
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Updated onOctober 30, 2024
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If microphone not showing up in Device Manager, you won’t be able to use it at all, and this can be a problem. However, this can be fixed by following the steps from this guide.
Why is my microphone missing from Device Manager?
This is caused by faulty or outdated drivers. Also, this can happen if your Microphone is disabled.
What can I do if the microphone is not showing up in Device Manager?
1. Re-enable your microphone from Control Panel
If your laptop microphone is not showing up in Device Manager, it’s possible that yourmicrophone not working.
A few users also reported that abuilt-in microphone is not working, so check this guide if you own a laptop.
2. Reinstall microphone drivers
3. Run the Recording Audio troubleshooter
That’s about it for this issue. With the solutions in this guide, the microphone not showing up in the Device Manager problem should now be history.
Ifno microphone works on your Windows 11 PC, check our detailed guide to rectify the issue quickly. We also have a great guide on how toset up mic on Windows 11, so don’t miss it for more information.
Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
