Quick Answer: How Do I Turn off My Microphone on Windows 8?

Quick Answer: How Do I Turn off My Microphone on Windows 8?
Contents

Does Windows 8 have a built in microphone?

If you are on a laptop, you will likely have a microphone already built into your computer; however, you can still plug in a higher-quality one. Right-click one of the microphones from the list, and make sure that the “Show disabled devices” is checked.

How do I turn on my microphone on my Windows 8 laptop?

Please follow the steps below to enable microphone.

  1. Go to “Control panel”.
  2. Switch to “Large icon” view (click on right top corner in control panel to change the view).
  3. Click on “Sound” icon.
  4. In the new windows click on the tab Recording and right click in the window and click on Show Disabled devices.
Maya Lin-Takahashi
Author

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.