Microphone no longer detected

[RachelM904]

Hi all, 

About a month ago my HP Spectre stopped recognizing any microphone. I have tried the native microphone built into the laptop as well as the wired 3.5mm jack headset that I have been using with it for the past year and a half and an external speaker which connects via USB. The laptop recognizes none of these options. 

I have gone to the Device Manager to ensure all drivers are up to date. This did not fix the issue. 

I have tried the troubleshooter in Control Panel, no issue could be detected.

I have gone to Sound and looked at my Recording devices. I have made each one there a default and still nothing works. 

Any ideas for me?

[Dragon-Fur]

@RachelM904 

Although it's been awhile since Windows Update (Version 1803) changed the permissions (for security reasons) - something "else" might have (re)locked the access / permission settings.

For example...

Check microphone and camera permissions

Settings > Privacy >

Check / Adjust settings for

Camera

and

Microphone

And / Or

Click Windows key > Search for microphone privacy settings

Click / Select Allow access to the microphone on this device

Switch ON Allow apps to access your microphone

Internal Microphone Enable

Control Panel > icon view > Sound

Tab Recording

Tap Internal Microphone to highlight

Properties

Device usage > (Select) Use this device (enable)

Apply / OK to save changes

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