USB microphone not working in Windows 10 [Quick Solutions]
- Is your USB microphone not working on Windows 10? It might be due to incompatible drivers.
- Some users suggested uninstalling your USB controller driver to quickly fix the issue.
- Using the hardware and sound troubleshooter can also solve a USB mic that is not working.
- If you're still having trouble, use a third-party software to reinstall your drivers.
Upgrading to Windows 10 operating system might have a negative effect on your peripherals like your USB microphone for instance.
This can be the cause of several reasons of which we will talk a little bit below. So if you want to find out how you can fix your USB microphone while working in Windows 10, this is the tutorial you should follow.
Even though your USB microphone worked on the previous versions of Windows operating systems that you had installed, upgrading to Windows 10 is not really sufficient to make your USB microphone work.
In this tutorial, you will learn what drivers you need to upgrade as well as the application you need to use with your microphone.
How can I fix my USB microphone on Windows 10?
- Uninstall USB controller drivers
- Open Hardware and Sound troubleshooter
- Update your microphone drivers
- Update the app accessing your microphone
- Additional solutions
1. Uninstall the USB controller drivers
- Unplug your USB microphone from the Windows 10 device.
- Plug the USB microphone again into the device.
- Press Windows key + R to open Run.
- Type devmgmt.msc in the Run window, then press Enter.
- Now on the left panel in the Device Manager window, double click Universal serial bus controllers.
- Find in there the name of the USB microphone you are using.
- Right-click on the USB microphone from the device manager and click Uninstall device.
- After the uninstall process is finished you need to unplug your USB microphone.
- Reboot your Windows 10 device.
- When you reach the start screen of your Windows, plug your microphone back in.
- The drivers will install automatically.
- Check and see if your USB microphone is working correctly now.
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2. Open the Hardware and Sound troubleshooter
- Open your Windows search bar and type Troubleshooting.
- Left-click or tap on the Troubleshooting icon after the search is finished.
- In the Troubleshooting window, left-click on Hardware and Sound.
- Left-click on the Sound feature in order for the troubleshooter to start and follow the instructions on the screen.
- After the troubleshooting process is finished you will need to reboot your Windows 10 device and try your USB microphone afterward.
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3.Update your microphone drivers
Also, have a look at the drivers you have installed for your USB microphone. If they are not compatible with Windows 10.you will have to look on the manufacturer’s website for the correct drivers.
However, there is an easier method. You can update your drivers automatically by using a third-party app. This will save you the time and effort of manually searching and downloading the latest driver versions.
- Download and install DriverFix.
- Launch the software.
- Wait for the detection of all your faulty drivers.
- DriverFix will now show you all the drivers that have issues, and you just need to select the ones you’d liked fixed.
- Wait for the app to download and install the newest drivers.
- Restart your PC for the changes to take effect.
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Keep your PC components drivers working perfectly without putting your PC to a risk.4. Update the app accessing your microphone
- Look at the application you are trying to run your USB microphone.
- Check if the app’s version is the latest one, compatible with Windows 10.
- If the version is not compatible you will have to go on Microsoft Store and download an update for the application you are using.
Most Windows 10 users have outdated drivers. Be a step ahead using this guide.
5. Additional solutions
If your USB microphone is still not working properly, maybe the following workaround will prove helpful:
- Update your audio drivers from Device Manager
- Install the latest Windows 10 updates: Keep in mind that Microsoft regularly rolls out updates to fix various issues reported by users. Maybe the latest updates brings dedicated microphone fixes that will help you solve the problem.
- Remove all USB devices: Some users confirmed that unplugging absolutely all USB devices and restarting their computers fixed the problem.
There you have a few quick steps for fixing your USB microphone in Windows 10. Use the comments section below to let us know if these methods worked for you or if you need any further assistance on this issue.
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Do I have to buy a microphone for my to laptop to hear me?
I have the Logitech USB Microphone that I plugged in but it want work on windows 10. After reading about all the problems people are having, I’m afraid to do anything.
My USB studio Microphone was working perfectly before Microsoft made me upgrade to windows 10.. Now it isn’t even detected..
mine too, mine worked great , its detected BUY ZERO SOUND or very faint 1 bar, its uselss now, cant get in my cakewalk and record. so pissed. and i cant find a fix any where for my samson co1u AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
This didn’t help me at all… Windows 10 still don’t recognize my microphone for some reason… it worked before on Win10 but I had to make an clean install after my SSD died and now it’s not working…
what’s a clean install?
Instalation, no upgrade from lower OS. 😀 😀
no tried all but my floureon bm-100fx is still not showing up on my computer