Updated: April 13, 2023
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Somehow my computer mic is not working

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Hello, thank you for using Howly.
Could you please tell me when and how did the problem occur?

Customer Replay

It seemed to be working then on zoom no mic was found. I went into my system and no mic in the device input.

author

Got it, and what troubleshooting have you done so far?

Customer Replay

The general system checks which said the audio is fine.

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Is anything else you have done?

Customer Replay

no

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author

Okay.
Do you have a PC or laptop with a microphone?

Customer Replay

my HP is supposed to have a built-in camera and microphone.
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That's right, the laptop has it built-in.

Customer Replay

the question is what happened to it?

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Are you using Windows on your laptop?

Customer Replay

yes

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I see. Have you tried to reboot your laptop after the problem occur?

Customer Replay

no
Please tell me how

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That will be the first and the easiest way to solve that issue, sometimes software has problems, and a simple reboot could help.

Customer Replay

so what do you want me to do

author

I"ll ask you to restart your laptop, press the Start button, Power > Reboot.

Customer Replay

I have done a reboot
so how will we check if this is the solution

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Now please, go to Start > Settings > System > Sound, and check if the microphone working.

Customer Replay

still no input device found

author

Now, please right-click on the Start button > Device manager > and look if there are any unrecognized devices.

Customer Replay

I do not have a start button

author

Then, please press simultaneously Win+X buttons and click on device manager.

Customer Replay

what do you want me to do next

author

Please look for the unrecognized devices in that window.

Customer Replay

I have one unknown USB Device

author

Okay, could you please make a screenshot of that page?

Customer Replay

The Device Manger page?

author

Yes, please.

Customer Replay

The device manager is not in my recording system.
I don't see that message I am telling you I am unable to get that shot.

author

That's okay.
Don't worry.

Customer Replay

Are you able to enter my system?

author

Unfortunately, not at the moment.

Customer Replay

audio inputs and outputs are clear

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Please, follow the instructions below:

  1. In Windows, search for and open Device Manager.
  2. Double-click Sound, video, and game controllers.
  3. Right-click the name of the sound hardware, and then select Update driver.
  4. Select Search automatically for updated driver software, and then wait for Windows to search.
  5. If a software update is available, let Windows install it.
Customer Replay

everything is uptodate

author

I got you.
Alright, then let's try to use the Windows audio troubleshooting tool.
Here's how:

  1. In Windows, search for and open Control Panel.
  2. Select Troubleshooting.
  3. Under Hardware and Sound, select Troubleshoot audio recording.
    If a window displays prompting you for an administrator password or confirmation, type the requested credentials.
  4. The Sound troubleshooter opens. Click Next. The troubleshooter checks the audio service status.
  5. Select the device you want to troubleshoot, and then click Next.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions and make any changes suggested by the troubleshooter. When done, close the troubleshooter.
Customer Replay

hold on
The system now is working thank you

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Did the troubleshooting tool help?

Customer Replay

somehow the mic array was disconnected
thank you

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Is there anything else I can do for you today?

Customer Replay

no bed time

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Please feel free to contact us at any time. We'll be happy to help you. Have a nice one!

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