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How to Disable Microphone in Windows 10

By: Waseem Patwegar

It is easy to Disable Microphone in Windows 10, if you do not use Microphone at all and want to Turn OFF the Microphone on your computer for security reasons.

Turn Off or Disable Microphone in Windows 10

Disable Microphone in Windows 10

Most Laptop computers are equipped with a built-in internal Microphone that allows users to make Calls and hold Video conferences using VOIP apps like Skype and Google Voice.

However, there are users who do not use the Microphone on their computers and want to disable both the Webcam and Microphone on their computer for security and other reasons.

Hence, we are providing below the steps to disable Microphone in Windows 10 and also the steps to Enable or Turn On the Microphone back again at any time on your computer.

1. Turn Off Microphone in Windows 10

Follow the steps below to Turn Off the microphone on your windows 10 Computer

1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Device Manager.

Open Device Manager on Windows PC

2. On Device Manager screen, expand Audio inputs and outputs entry. You should be able to see your Microphone listed in the expanded list.

Audio inputs and Outputs Entry on Device Manager Screen in Windows 10

3. Next, right-click on Microphone and click on Disable in the contextual menu that appears.

Disable Microphone In Windows 10 Using Device Manager

4. On the confirmation pop-up, click on Yes to confirm.

Disable Microphone Pop-up in Windows 10

This will disable the Microphone access on your computer.

2. Turn On Microphone in Windows 10

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.

Open Device Manager on Windows PC

2. On Device Manager screen, click on the down arrow next to Audio inputs and outputs to expand Audio inputs entry.

Audio inputs and Outputs Entry on Device Manager Screen in Windows 10

3. Next, right-click on Microphone and click on the Enable option in contextual menu.

Enable Microphone in Windows 10 Using Device Manager

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.

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