Help Me Find My Laptop's Default Microphone (It's Gone Missing)

Uncle Roger on 28/01/2021 - 11:57

So my Dell laptop's microphone has gone missing :(
Doesn't get detected when using Zoom or other apps.

Tried a couple tricks I saw online, but it just seems to be gone completely.

Any suggestions please?

Thanks

Computing Computer Dell Laptop Microphone

Comments

  • No Username on 28/01/2021 - 12:05
    +5

    Reinstall the driver.

    https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-au?app=drivers

    Find Audio Driver.

    • ESEMCE on 28/01/2021 - 12:19

      This, but also good luck….
      I had a similar issue with my work issue Dell, except my problem was that my headset mic wasn't detected only the webcam mic was recognised.
      I found that if I booted with headphones plugged in, my headset mic would work, but if I pulled the headset even after fully booting it would immediately lose it.
      It could be worth trying to see if this also resolves your (presumably reverse) issue.

      I eventually had a Dell technician replace my motherboard with no success.
      His advice (even before performing the replacement) was that I would need a full Windows re-install or a USB audio adapter!

      • Uncle Roger on 28/01/2021 - 12:45

        It could be linked to this, as I often connect bluetooth earphones…

    • Uncle Roger on 28/01/2021 - 13:35
      +2

      Thanks, this worked. No idea how the driver got removed… use this daily.

      Thanks again

  • Fergy1987 on 28/01/2021 - 12:19
    +5

    Did you try calling out its name?

    • Uncle Roger on 28/01/2021 - 12:45
      +3

      Tried this also

    • RobBoss on 28/01/2021 - 14:16
      +1

      Also put up posters around the neighbourhood, the mic might just be going through a phase

      • Kangal on 28/01/2021 - 18:54

        That never works. No-one rang me about my missing goldfish :(

  • Hithere on 28/01/2021 - 13:04

    Have you gone to Device Manager and see if it's showing there?

    • Uncle Roger on 28/01/2021 - 13:10

      Yes, it doesn't show there

  • Hithere on 28/01/2021 - 13:15
    +1

    You've already searched for drivers that suit your model laptop and tried installing them?

  • NewbiefromVic on 28/01/2021 - 13:16

    Try steps in this link - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/fix-microphone-p…

    Or alternatively, use Windows built-in troubleshooting in Settings -> Update & Security -> Troubleshoot

  • Caped Baldy on 28/01/2021 - 17:34

    Have you tried t…

  • ozwog05 on 30/01/2021 - 17:42

    Pretty sure I've run into this before. Mic was disabled under the Windows Privacy settings. Once I clicked the toggle switch, it showed up.

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