Windows XP – Microphone not Working
January 31st, 2009
Today I had to fix an annoying microphone problem on my brother’s computer. He has Windows XP Professional installed and the microphone was not working – unable to use the microphone in any application. The solution to this problem is very subtle since you have to enable "MIC boost" a very hidden feature. Here is how to do it:
Open the extended Version of Volume Control (down right next to the clock, right click and select properties).
You have to see the following picture:
In Volume Control dialog:
- Ensure that Muted is checked for microphone (if not you will be able to hear yourself on the speakers when talking to the microphone)
- Then click Advanced for Microphone and select "MIC boost"
Then Close everything and now your microphone should work properly.
Sorry that the first image is in Bulgarian. I will change it as soon as possible.
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I have exactly the same problem. & it’s very annoying!! And posting a question like that, as you’d notice, ppl often give you stupid answers, that other DOES NOT give you an answer whats so ever, OR they send you a link that it’s pages and pages and pages and pages of explanation, LIKE COME ON, GIVE ME A LINK TO DOWNLOAD AND FIX THIS Crap already!!!
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