Windows 7 does not recognize the microphone - this may be the reason
If Windows 7 does not recognize your connected microphone, this can have several reasons. We'll show you how to solve the problem.
Windows 7 does not recognize the microphone: 1. Check the microphone
- Check that the microphone is inserted correctly. Often the entrances are simply confused. The microphone input is always pink.
- Also plug the microphone into another computer and try there. If it does not work here, it can be a sign of a defect in the microphone.
- If the microphone is working on another computer, incorrect settings may be the cause of the problem. Read more in the next paragraph.
Windows 7 does not recognize the microphone: 2. Activate the microphone
- First open the Control Panel and click here on the "Hardware and Sound" category.
- If you select the "Sound" item, a small window opens.
- If you switch to the "Recording" tab, you will find the microphone there.
- Right click on the microphone and select the "Enable" option.
- Click on the "As default" button below and then on "OK". The microphone should now be ready for use.