Microphone Jacks not functioning

Requiem730

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Hey all,
I use a Logitech headset to talk to friends through Skype. I came do do the same today and found that my mic will not put out any sound. Both Jacks register that there is a headset plugged in but do not put out any sound.
This is extremely frustrating and would appreciate any help.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 410
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Right click the speaker icon on the taskbar and choose "Recording Devices". Make sure those that show up there are not disabled. You can simply right click and Enable.

Some headsets come with a little switch just beside their volume control. This little switch can be used to turn on or off the headset mic. Maybe it got moved unintentionally?

Another thing I would try is to plug the headset on another mic jack or another computer and hear if its mic will work there as well. Unless you or somebody else moved something on the recording devices settings, the problem is more likely to be within the headset itself.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit, Windows Developer Preview, Linux Mint 9 Gnome 32 Bit
CPU
Intel Pentium Dual CPU E2180@2GHz
Motherboard
Elitegroup 671T-M3
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 7200 GS
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC TFT1560 15" LCD Monitor
Screen Resolution
1024x768
Keyboard
Logitech USB Keyboard
As it worked OK and now does not, use the System Restore function and restore it back to an available restore date when it did work. This fixes a lot of problems and may take care of yours.

System Restore can be accessed from Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools. System Restore will not delete any user data or emails.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
My Own Build
OS
Windows 10 64 bit
CPU
Intel i7 6700K
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
Memory
16GB Corsair Dominator
Graphics Card(s)
Intel CPU Graphics
Sound Card
RealTek
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Dell S2719dgf
Screen Resolution
2560X1440
Hard Drives
1 TB Samsung 850 EVO SSD for Win 10 Pro
500GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD for Win 10 Insider
2 TB drive for backup
PSU
EVGA Supernova 750G2
Case
BeQuiet Silent Base 600
Cooling
Deepcool Captain 120EX
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless 2000
Mouse
Microsoft wireless
Internet Speed
100 MB/sec (Cable)
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes
Browser
Edge/Firefox
Other Info
Cakewalk (Sonar) by BandLab and Studio One 4.1 Pro recording studio software. MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface, Frontier Tranzport wireless control unit, Behringer X-Touch Control Surface.
Five USB connected optical drives for CD Audio production using Nero BurningROM
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