Windows 7 in-built microphone problem after installing windows 7

Steps to Troubleshoot the In-built Microphone Issue on Windows 7:​

• Check Device Manager:
• Right-click on the "Computer" icon and select "Manage."
• In the Computer Management window, select "Device Manager" from the left pane.
• Look for any exclamation marks or question marks next to the audio or microphone devices. If you see them, it indicates an issue with the drivers.
• Update Audio Drivers:
• Right-click on the audio/microphone device in Device Manager and select "Update Driver Software."
• Choose to search automatically for updated driver software. If updates are found, follow the on-screen instructions to install them.
• Set Microphone as Default:
• Right-click on the speaker icon in the system tray and select "Recording Devices."
• Right-click on the in-built microphone and select "Set as Default Device."
• Make sure the microphone is not muted and the levels are appropriately set.
• Check Microphone Privacy Settings:
• Go to "Control Panel" > "Sound" > "Recording" tab.
• Right-click on an empty area and ensure that both "Show Disabled Devices" and "Show Disconnected Devices" are checked.
• Enable the in-built microphone if it is disabled.
• Run Troubleshooter:
• Use the built-in Windows troubleshooter for audio devices. Right-click on the speaker icon in the system tray and select "Troubleshoot sound problems."
• Check BIOS Settings:
• Access the BIOS settings during the startup process (typically by pressing a key like F2 or Del).
• Ensure that the microphone is not disabled in the BIOS settings.
• Reinstall Audio Drivers:
• If updating the drivers didn't work, try uninstalling the audio/microphone drivers completely and then reinstalling them from Toshiba's official website.
• Check for Windows Updates:
• Make sure your Windows 7 system is up to date by installing all the latest updates from Microsoft. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and hopefully resolve the in-built microphone issue on your Toshiba laptop running Windows 7. Let me know if you need further assistance!