Enable it in device manager (that is, assuming you're on Windows). Click Start (windows icon) right click on my Computer and select manage. From the window on the left, click device manager. (Or: click Start button, write 'device' in the Search area, then select 'Device Manager') Locate your microphone in the list, right click on it and enable. EDIT Another suggestion is • Open the Sound window, • Click on the Recording tab, and then right-click in the space under the last recording device and click 'Show Disabled Devices.' • You should now be able to see the option to enable it again.
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How can I re-enable microphone? Use laptop microphone when headset is plugged in, not use headset mic. You can use your voice to do actions like search, get directions, and create reminders. For example, say 'Ok Google, do I need an umbrella tomorrow?' To see if there. Jan 24, 2009 So there's a built in microphone on my Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop. I've used it before but a few weeks ago i think i turned it off somehow. This loads a new, smaller window with all of the sound options on the computer. Select the 'Input' options in the sound window, then click the available hardware pull-down window. Choose 'Internal Microphone' as the device you want to use and click 'Apply,' then 'OK.' This activates the microphone in the HP Pavilion laptop.
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