Windows 7: Built In Microphone Support

hello....i just upgraded my HP laptop from WinVista32bit to Win7Ultimate64bit with a 500gb(7200rpm) hard drive upgrade(Wow what a difference). Since I made the upgrade i decided to replace the integrated webcam because it didnt work. Replacement did the trick. Presto!. NOW onto the problem, the micophone.....I have looked extensively online for the answer but i am still having to use a plug in mic......the driver is working....i can go to device mgr and tap the mic and the green test bar has action...but it will not record audio....i am beginning to think i should replace it too....but i hope not...any help is appreciated.

SYSTEM SPECS
HP Pavilion dv9627cl notebook
Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit upgraded to Win7Ultimate64bit
2g RAM 200-pin SODIMM, DDR2 PC2-6400
200gb(120&80) Memory upgraded to 580GB(2 drives 500 & 80)
AMD Turion 64x2 processors 1.9GHz
17" widescreen high definition monitor
NVIDIA graphics

Outburst
I also have an HP laptop and if you go and open HP Media smart Webcam then click on About in the left pane then check Capture with audio.
Maybe that will solve your mic trouble.
Good luck

i made a fresh install of windows ......so i dont have media smart.....that program usually comes with pc's with OS preinstalled...ive tried in skype and youcam....mic dont work.

Hi Outburst,

Have you set up the Microphone? Windows needs the mic to be set up before it will run.

Type "Microphone" into the start menu. "Set up a Microphone" should be the first option. Click it, and run through the wizard.

i have set up the mic several times but it dont solve my problem, i ordered another mic today.....hoping that will solve...i have done everything.....just like my web cam....i replaced it and now it works...but keep the comments coming...i welcome them all..