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Setting Mic in Windows 11: How to Activate, Permissions & More
Using Device Manager often gets things on the right track
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Updated onOctober 30, 2024
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Today we’ll explain all you need to know about setting up your microphone on your Windows 11 PC. Because of security concerns, the mic may not always be enabled by default and won’t work during calls.
You might need to enable it by making some changes to your PC. Here’s what we suggest:
How do I enable my microphone on Windows 11?
1. Change Privacy Settings to give microphone permissions
The first thing to do to be able to enable your microphone is to change the privacy settings to access the microphone on Windows 11. This will make it accessible on other apps.
2. Change Sound Settings
Keep in mind that if you disable your microphone from this section, this is the only way to enable it properly once again.
3. Use Device Manager
Using the Device Manager is one of the simplest ways to enable your microphone in Windows 11, but depending on your settings, it doesn’t always work.
To disable the microphone in Windows 11, follow the same steps, but chooseDisable deviceinstead of Enable.
While in Device Manager, we advise you to update your drivers. By doing so, you’ll ensure that your hardware is working correctly. If you want to do so for all your drivers quickly, we suggest usingspecialized driver updating software.
Why can’t I enable my microphone?
There are numerous factors to consider if you can’t enable your laptop microphone in Windows 11. Below are some of the prominent ones:
That’s about it for this guide. To deal with microphone issues, the first thing that you should do is to check if your microphone is detected by the PC using someadvanced microphone test tools.Alternatively, check out our post that will give a detailed response to the how do Ifix my Discord microphone in Windows 11question. Few users reported that theirmicrophone is not showing up in Device Manager, but we have a guide that can help with that.
Are you having any issues with your input device? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Loredana Harsana
Windows Software Expert
Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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Loredana is a tech enthusiast who tackles mobility, privacy, and networking in easy-to follow guides for everyone.
