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Expand the Sound inputs and outputs group of devices.You will have to go through the Device Manager to do the job. If the mic has been disabled from the Device Manager, you won’t be able to enable it from the Control Panel or the Settings app.

If the mic isn’t there, right-click where the devices are listed on the Recording tab and enable the option to show disconnected and disabled devices, and then enable it.ģ.Right-click your mic, and select ‘ Enable‘ from the context menu.The mic might have to be enabled or connected before it can be turned on. If the Microphone is turned off, click the Change button and turn it on.Ģ.Tap the Start button on the taskbar, and from the Start menu, select Settings i.e., the cogwheel button.The Mic can be turned off from the Settings app, and it’s easy to turn back on. There may be two reasons why the mic isn’t working it needs to be enabled, or it’s not working. If you’ve disabled the mic and want to re-enable it, it’s really easy to do.
