Windows 7 USB Microphone Stopped Working

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Using W7U RTM with USB plantronic game com1 headset, realtek 2.37 drivers, properly configured.

USB plantronic gameCom1 microphone was properly configured and worked with BF2, Skype. Recently the microphone stopped working, Sound still works.

Headset and microphone work with other computers. BIOS is correct, have uninstalled sound drivers, reinstalled sound drivers.

Plantronics tech support states this is s W7 issue.

Any help would be appreciated

 

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It seems like you are experiencing an issue with your USB Plantronic GameCom1 headset's microphone on your Windows 7 Ultimate RTM system. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve the problem:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

• Check Device Manager:
• Press Win + X and select "Device Manager."
• Look for any yellow exclamation marks next to your audio devices. If you see any, it indicates a driver issue.
• Update Audio Drivers:
• Visit the https://www.realtek.com/en/component/zoo/category/pc-audio-codecs-high-definition-audio-codecs-software and download the latest drivers for your Realtek audio device.
• Reinstall Audio Drivers:
• Uninstall the current audio drivers from Device Manager.
• Reboot your system and let Windows automatically reinstall the drivers.
• Check Microphone Settings:
• Right-click on the speaker icon in the taskbar and select "Recording devices."
• Make sure the Plantronic GameCom1 microphone is set as the default recording device.
• Check the levels and ensure the microphone is not muted.
• Windows Update:
• Ensure your Windows 7 system is up to date with all the latest updates installed.
• Check Privacy Settings:
• In Windows 7, go to "Control Panel > Sound > Recording" to verify that the microphone is enabled.
• USB Port:
• Try using a different USB port on your computer to rule out any issues with the port.
• Test on Another User Account:
• Create a new user account and see if the microphone works there. This can help determine if the issue is account-specific.
• BIOS Settings:
• Confirm that the BIOS settings related to audio are correctly configured.
• Check for Conflicting Software:
• Ensure that no other applications are taking exclusive control of the microphone.

Additional Suggestions:​

• If the issue persists after trying these steps, you may want to consider performing a system restore to a point before the issue started.
• Reach out to Windows 7 support forums for further assistance or contact Plantronics tech support again to see if there are any specific firmware updates or known issues related to your headset model on Windows 7. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot the microphone issue with your Plantronic GameCom1 headset on Windows 7 Ultimate RTM.