How to Check if Laptop Microphone is Working Properly with Windows 10

The problem of a laptop microphone not working

Windows 10

is a common but annoying problem that can easily hamper work and productivity. Therefore, checking if a laptop microphone is working properly is an important step that can be easily done using Windows 10. Laptops running on the popular computer operating system provide users with access to a set of tools and options to not only help repair audio and video problems,

but also applications

.

Most faulty laptop problems can be tested and fixed from within the operating system itself, with no additional application installation required. However, finding the right solution for a specific type of problem can be difficult, given the complex design of the Windows 10 interface. Although fixing microphone problems on a laptop generally requires following a multi-step procedure , it is not as complicated as

removing unwanted programs

.

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The settings menu

Windows 10

serves as the perfect starting point when it comes to troubleshooting all sorts of laptop driver and software issues, including microphone-related issues. It's basically a one-stop-shop of options that shows users the current state of their laptop's audio. If a microphone is not properly configured, users can see its current status, along with the steps needed to restore it to working condition.

Check laptop mic status and amp; Problem resolution

It's always good practice to check if a laptop's microphone is currently functional, especially every time

link it to a smartphone

, which may cause some unintended audio changes. To get started, users must first press the Start key, which is represented by the Windows logo and is often found in the lower left corner of the screen. From there, they can open the Windows Settings menu by clicking the gear icon above the power symbol.

After opening the Settings menu, navigate to the System menu by selecting the first option, then select the Sound tab by choosing the second available option. In the Sound menu, users can see a bar under the “Test your microphone” section and if the mic is working properly, it should wiggle every time it picks up sound. If the bar is static and unresponsive, users can let Windows attempt to fix it by clicking the "Troubleshoot" option below. Although it may not be a solution to all audio problems, it is certainly a remarkable addition to other Windows features.

and can help make working with laptops more convenient overall.

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