However, quite recently we have had many reports of an issue with the microphone in Windows 10. The microphone would simply stop working although it was plugged in correctly and there was no issue with the hardware. In this article, we will inform you of the causes of this error and try to solve them in a step by step process.
What causes Microphone not to Work in G403?
The cause of the error is not specific and can be triggered due to a number of general reasons. However, some of the major causes are: Now that you have a basic understanding of the nature of the problem and its causes we will move on towards the solutions. Make sure to download and install the Logitech Software before continuing with the steps below. Before You Start: Make sure to check if the microphone isn’t muted from the physical button on the headset. Try to switch your USB ports and try connecting the microphone directly from the 3.5mm cable.
Solution 1: Reinstalling the Device Drivers
Before we start configuring the settings, you can try reinstalling G403’s drivers. This step will make sure you don’t have any issues with the drivers or the plugging in of your device since there are numerous cases where because of improper drivers, Windows is unable to detect or recognize the device.
Solution 2: Changing Windows Privacy Settings
After an update on Windows 10, the privacy settings were automatically changed and some apps were not allowed to use the microphone, while in some cases the microphone was disabled entirely. We will be changing those settings in the following process. If the issue was due to the privacy settings it should be solved by now.
Solution 3: Enabling Microphone Drivers
The drivers for the microphone are sometimes disabled in the sound settings so in this step we will make sure that the microphone drivers are enabled. This should solve any issues with the drivers or the configuration of the microphone settings however if this does not solve the issue uninstall the Logitech software and reinstall it after downloading it from their official website.
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