How to enable a microphone on a Windows 10 laptop

Usually, when launching a laptop, the microphone works and is ready for use. In some cases, this may not be. This article will describe how to turn on the microphone on Windows 10.

Turn on a microphone on a laptop with Windows 10

Very rarely, the device has to be turned on manually. This can be done by built-in tools of the operating system. There is nothing complicated in this method, so everyone will cope with the task.

1. Find the speakers icon in the tray.
2. Press it right-click on it and open the "Record Devices" item.



3. Call the context menu on the hardware and select "Enable".

There is another microphone inclusion option.

1. In the same section, you can select the device and go to "Properties".



2. In the General tab, find "Application Device".



3. Set the desired parameters - "Use this device (incl.)".
4. Apply settings.

Now you know how to turn on the microphone in a laptop on Windows 10. As you can see, there is nothing complicated. Our site also has articles on how to set up recording equipment and eliminate possible problems in its work.

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