Seven doesn't recognize my microphone


  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 7
       #1

    Seven doesn't recognize my microphone


    I run a Compaq Presario with a built-in Conexant microphone. It worked fine in Windows Vista but when I tried to set up voice to text after I wiped to Seven, it didn't even recognize that I have a microphone.
    My laptop got smashed really badly a few months ago, () and idk how to tell if this is a problem with Seven compatibility, or because my microphone got destroyed when my computer was hit.
    Any solutions? I was going to try to update the drivers but since it doesn't recognize a mic at all that didn't work real well.
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  2. Posts : 2,685
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86-64
       #2

    What do you see in device manager?
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  3. Posts : 3
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    All that comes up is my speakers, which are working properly and are fully updated.
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  4. Posts : 2,685
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86-64
       #4

    Nothing in sound/video controllers or the other categories? Then your microphone is dead.
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  5. Posts : 3
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #5

    alright thanks
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  6. Posts : 983
    10 x64 | 7 x64
       #6

    While not exactly portable, you could try a desktop USB mic. Unless your laptop has external 3.5 mic jacks. If you try a usb mic when you set up a mic for speech you'll probably need to select 'other device' as the button for desktop mic is looking for an anolog device I think.
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  7. Posts : 5
    Windows 7
       #7

    I've had issues with that too.
    It doesn't work for me in the 5.1 setting. Change to Stereo and see if it works, as it did for me.
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