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title: Troubleshooting Windows - Microphone Issues
image: https://www.pushdoctor.co.uk/hubfs/PDR_Global_6_logo_images/PD%20Logo.png
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# **Windows - Microphone Issues**

## Microphone Troubleshooting

### USB Mics

- Try swapping ports. If you're using a USB port on the front of your desktop case, switch it to one at back. If you are using a laptop, try an another port.
- Once you have done this, refresh your screen and try again.

### Make sure your Mic is correctly configured on Windows

Make sure your mic is properly configured on windows:

- Go to [control panel](https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/13764/windows-where-is-control-panel), choose the "Sound" panel, select the Recording tab, select the microphone and click the Set Default button. There is a bar next to your microphone and this should move up and down when sound is detected.
- Once you have done this, refresh your screen and try again.

### Close down conflicting applications

- Programs such as TeamSpeak, Skype, Ventrilo and others can sometimes "steal" the microphone. We recommend closing these programs before consulting to ensure Push Doctor has full access to your microphone.
- Once you have done this, refresh your screen and try again.

## Chrome

Click [here](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2693767?hl=en-GB) to find out more about enabling your microphone in Chrome

## Firefox

Click [here](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-hello-cant-access-my-camera-or-microphone?redirectlocale=en-US&cache=no&redirectslug=firefox-hello-cant-access-my-microphone-or-camera) to find out more about enabling your microphone in Firefox

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