How To Fix Microphone Not Plugged in Windows 11 [Tutorial]

How To Fix Microphone Not Plugged in Windows 11 [Tutorial]
If you use your Windows 11 computer to host or attend video conferences, or record audio and podcasts, you definitely need a reliable microphone. Your computer’s built-in microphone is not capable of capturing high-quality audio input, so you need to buy an external mic and connect it to your PC or laptop.
Well, sometimes Windows 11 may fail to detect your microphone. The OS usually displays an error message saying the microphone is not plugged in. The good news is that you can fix this problem with the help of this tutorial.
You are trying to play an online game with your friends, attend a video meeting or just record your newest podcast on your PC when you get this message: Microphone not plugged in.
It happened to the best of us so don’t worry, good news is coming. There are a number of options in Windows 11 sound settings that need to be configured in order for the computer to detect the microphone.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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Most external microphones are plug-and-play devices. They don’t need any specific software/driver installation and mostly work with the regular audio drivers. However, if while trying to do the same, the audio recording/input doesn’t work and the Sound settings show “Not plugged in” corresponding to the Microphone, then watch this tutorial for the resolution.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.

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[@ronitmukhia993]

Windows Troubleshoot is trash

[@IChillAlways]

sometimes yes sometimes don't

[@Poweradesuga]

My problem is that I have a headset and it has a mic with it but it does not detect it so when I go to sound devices it’s enabled it just says it’s not plugged it even with other headsets I’ve tried same problem

[@engrybirdfen6233]

same bruh

[@Shinobi117]

@@engrybirdfen6233 same

[@nuggie5784]

If you use a Realtek Audio driver go to search and type in (Realtek Audio Console) then go to the bottom left to (Device advanced settings) under (Connector Retasking) you'll have a drop down menu with some options choose (Headset with microphone) i remember having this issue on windows 10 but couldn't remember how to do it took me like an hour to figure it out. Hope this helps dude

[@waleedhachicho6343]

@@nuggie5784 you are a legend thank you so much

[@jenok2136]

@@nuggie5784 i love u like i literally love u so much

[@whoelsebutquagmire5119]

stop reading my mind, every "how-to" video pops up the day I have the problem

[@anthonyfellows9013]

I have an internal built in Realtek mic. Ever since I started playing input and output via oculus headset, it started saying my internal mic isn't plugged in. This is baffling to me, because it's my internal mic. I don't understand how my INTERNAL MIC could NOT be plugged in... Any help?

[@bio_trios]

yea me too any help your litterly saying my words

[@MzCatz]

OMG.. THANK YOU SO MUCH. Microphone was disable. I fixed it.

[@Sanatanthefirstcivilization]

My mic plugged in laptop but showing unplugged why sir

[@mthwwyaa]

did u solved it?

[@twistmygrinder4777]

@@mthwwyaa same issue. can't seem to find a solution.

[@mthwwyaa]

@@twistmygrinder4777 reset pc thats only way i know what it did it was amd software

[@magicalag3979]

Thank you so much! You got a sub from me!

[@MDTechVideos]

Glad to help.

[@aaronmcdevitt1166]

What do I do if it says the device is disconnected under recording tab?

[@cave0770]

My computer some reason wont even detect the mic jack at all, and when i troubleshoot it, it errors. It's like that whole system does not exist, any tips?

[@ReconLitner]

Thanks Owen Wilson

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Glad it helped

[@Matiz753]

still win 11 don't see on laptop