hp pavilion windows 10 microphone

[phylisia]

trying to setup cortana..but she isnt hearing me when i try to repeat the sentences..i have done this in the past.. but due to others using my device i believe something is wrong..tried to run diagnostics but it showed no issues relating audio driver..i am computer iliterate..meaning i am horrible with technology..so please respond right away..esp that i am starting my business and it is very important that i get this taking care of to better help me with my business needs

thanks in advance

Phylisia Martinez-Allums

[The_Fossette]

Hi @phylisia

Welcome to the HP Forums!

I appreciate you taking the time to share your concern and thank you for using this forum, it is a great place to find answers.

I reviewed your post and I understand that the microphone is not working on your computer.

I’d love to help!

Follow below steps to resolve this issue.

1. Run Audio Troubleshooter

  - Launch Troubleshooting by typing and clicking “Troubleshooting” in   

     Windows search.

  - Click on "Playing Audio".

  - Follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Check if the microphone isn't disabled.

  - Right click on the Volume Icon on the taskbar, select "Recording Devices".

  - Click on "Show disconnected devices", and "Show disabled devices".

  - Select on Microphone, click on "Properties". If it is disabled, enable it.

  - Once enabled, set Microphone as default audio input device.

3. Check if the microphone isn't muted.

  - Right-Click on the Volume icon on the taskbar, select "Volume Mixer".

  - On the Microphone slider, slide it up to 100%.

4. Boost sensitivity of Microphone

  - Right-Click on the Volume icon on the taskbar, select "Recording".

  - Double click on Microphone.

  - Open the Levels Tab, move the Microphone boost slider up to check audio.

5. Disable enhancements

  - Right Click on the Volume icon on the taskbar, select "Recording“, Double

     click on Microphone.

  - Open the Enhancements / Effects Tab.

  - Check "Disable All Sound / System Effects“. Click Apply, OK, test the Microphone again.

6. Change format of the Microphone

  - Right click on the Volume Icon on the taskbar, select "Recording Devices".

  - Double click on Microphone.

  - Go to the Advanced Tab, choose any of the 16-bit options on the list.

Let me know how it works and you have a good day ahead.

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Take care!

Cheers!