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Record your voice
- Right-click the sound icon in the taskbar.
- Select Open sound settings.
- Choose Sound control panel on the right.
- Select the Recording tab.
- Choose the microphone.
- Hit Set as default.
- Open the Properties window.
- Select the Levels tab.
How do I test my microphone?
To confirm that your microphone works in Windows XP, follow these steps:
- Plug in the microphone all nice and snug.
- Open the Control Panel’s Sounds and Audio Devices icon.
- Click the Voice tab.
- Click the Test Hardware button.
- Click the Next button.
- Speak into the microphone to test the volume.
Why is my mic not working Windows 10?
Make Sure That Microphone Is Not Muted. Another reason for a ‘microphone problem’ is that it is simply muted or the volume set to a minimum. To check, right-click the speaker icon in the Taskbar and select “Recording devices”. Select the microphone (your recording device) and click “Properties”.
