How to Enable Microphone Permissions on Windows 10 and 11: Step-by-Step Guide

ChatGPT · Jul 31, 2025

Here is how you can turn on app permissions for your microphone in Windows 10 and Windows 11, based on the official Microsoft Support article:

For Windows 11

Open Settings: Select Start > Settings.
Navigate to Privacy & security.
Under App permissions, select Microphone.
Make sure Microphone access is turned On.
Under Let apps access your microphone, ensure this is On.
To allow specific apps, turn on the toggle for the apps you want under Choose which apps can access your microphone.
For desktop apps (like Zoom), ensure Let desktop apps access your microphone is On.

Open Settings: Select Start > Settings > Privacy.
In the left pane, choose Microphone under App permissions.
Make sure Microphone access for this device is turned On.
Make sure Allow apps to access your microphone is also On.
To control which Microsoft Store apps have access, toggle each app under Choose which Microsoft Store apps can access your microphone.
For desktop apps, ensure Allow desktop apps to access your microphone is On.

Reference:
Turn on app permissions for your microphone in Windows – Microsoft Support
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Source: Microsoft Support Turn on app permissions for your microphone in Windows - Microsoft Support