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title: "How do I fix a built-in microphone on Windows 10?"  
description: "How do I fix a built-in microphone on Windows 10?"  
author: "Lily Chitlangiya"  
published: 2022-01-15  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95009/how-do-i-fix-a-built-in-microphone-on-windows-10  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["windows 10", "windows troubleshooting", "troubleshooting"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# How do I fix a built-in microphone on Windows 10?

How do I [fix](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81628/how-to-fix-your-broken-heart-try-out-these-ways-for-sure) a built-in microphone on [Windows](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/166/windows-api) 10?

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## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

**Make sure the [microphone](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95016/how-do-i-get-a-microphone-to-work-on-windows-10) is not turned off and is set to default.**

1. **Select the Windows icon** from the list.
2. Make a selection of options.
3. Choose a system.
4. Make a sound selection. Select Device characteristics from the Input menu.
5. Check that the Disable option isn't selected**. Check the sound with the Test button.**

**Use the Troubleshoot option to find a solution.**

1. Select the Windows icon from the list.
2. Make a selection of options.
3. Choose a system.
4. Make a sound selection.
5. **Select Troubleshoot** from the drop-down menu.

**Microsoft drivers should be updated.**

1. Use the Microsoft driver updater to keep your drivers up to date
2. Choose the Search icon and type Device Manager into the search field.
3. **Click to enlarge Right-click the device** and **select Update Driver Software** for sound, video, and gaming controllers.
4. A wizard appears in a pop-up window. Select the option to automatically search for updated driver software.
5. I hope this method will help you

## [Read more](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95013/how-do-i-use-a-usb-microphone-on-windows-10)

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