Slide the toggle to On and select which of the apps underneath can use your microphone. You’ll see an option that says “ Let apps use my microphone“. Press the Windows key + I shortcut to open the Settings app.Method 3: Turn On Windows 10 Microphone from PC Settings Note: Current default device is indicated by a green check mark. You may also check if the microphone that you are using is set as default.Choose the “ Use this device (enable)” option under the Device usage drop-down list, click Apply and then OK.Select your Microphone from the list, and then click on Properties.

Click on the Recording tab, and then right-click in the space under the last recording device and click “ Show Disabled Devices“.

Right-click on the Volume icon in the system tray and click on Recording devices.

If the Dictation Source does not automatically select the PowerMic II, choose it from the drop-down list. Click Source > New.The New Dictation Source dialog box opens. Method 2: Turn On Windows 10 Microphone from Sound Settings 4 Getting Started with the PowerMic II and Dragon Medical, Version 10.1 6. Using multiple dictation sources for different tasks is commonplace among Dragon users, so the process of adding and swapping input devices is simple. Then you need to reinstall or update the audio driver. Dragon Naturally Speaking is compatible with many types of audio devices, including headsets, traditional microphones and voice recorders. Note: If there is a yellow mark (most probably an exclamation mark or a question mark) next to your microphone device, there is problem with the driver.

Locate your audio driver (for example, Realtek High Definition Audio) and right-click on it.

Double-click on Sound, video and game controllers to expand that section.

Press the Windows key + X shortcut to open the WinX menu, and then select Device Manager.

Method 1: Turn On Windows 10 Microphone Using Device Manager Microphone doesn’t work after Windows 10 upgrade? How can I re-enable the built-in microphone? In this tutorial we’ll show you 3 ways to enable / turn on microphone in Windows 10.

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