HP audio control won't open

[Alebers]

HP Audio Control: When I click on it and try to open it, the program doesn't open. Can someone help me? Without it, I can't use the microphone.

[MysteriousMe]

Welcome to HP Support Community, @Alebers 

  

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 

1 Restart Your Computer
Restart the system to fix temporary software issues.

2 Check for Windows Updates
Go to Settings Update and Security.
Click Check for updates and install all available updates.

3 Reinstall HP Audio Control
Open Control Panel Uninstall a program.
Find HP Audio Control and uninstall it.
Restart your computer.
Download and reinstall the latest version from HP Support.

4 Update Audio Drivers
Open Device Manager.
Expand Sound video and game controllers.
Right click your audio device and select Update driver.
Choose Search automatically for drivers.

5 Run Audio Troubleshooter
Go to Settings System Sound.
Select input or output device and run the troubleshooter.

6 Install HP Support Assistant
Download and install HP Support Assistant to automatically detect and fix issues.

  

I hope this helps. 

  

Take care and have a good day.