Laptop computers come equipped with a built-in internal Microphone that allows you to make voice and video calls. However, there are users who want to disable the Microphone on their computer for security and other reasons.
In general, most users are looking for a way to disable the Microphone on a computer to prevent the possibility of their children being exposed to online threats by getting into conversations with strangers on the internet.
Hence, we are providing below the steps to disable Microphone on a Windows 11 computer and also the steps to Enable the Microphone back again at any time on your computer.
1. Disable Microphone in Windows 11
Follow the steps below to Turn Off the microphone on your windows 11 Computer
1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Device Manager.
2. On Device Manager screen, expand Audio inputs and outputs entry. You should be able to see your Microphone listed in the expanded list.
3. Next, right-click on Microphone and click on Disable in the contextual menu that appears.
4. On the confirmation pop-up, click on Yes to confirm.
This will disable the Microphone access on your computer.
2. Enable Microphone in Windows 11
At any time, you can Turn ON the Microphone on your computer by following the steps below.
1. Right-click on the Start Button and click on Device Manager.
2. On Device Manager screen, click on the down arrow next to Audio inputs and outputs to expand Audio inputs entry.
3. Next, right-click on Microphone and click on the Enable option in contextual menu.
This will enable the Microphone back on your computer and you will be able to use it for Skype and Google Voice calls to your friends and relatives.