If the Voice Recorder app is not working on Windows 11 or Windows 10, follow these troubleshooting tips to make it work again. There could be several reasons why the Voice Recorder has stopped working. This article explains most of the common causes along with the solutions so that you can get rid of the issue within moments and start recording your voice again.
Voice Recorder not working in Windows 11/10
If Voice Recorder is not working on Windows 11/10 PC, follow these steps:
- Verify microphone
- Check Microphone access
- Allow Voice Recorder to use Microphone
- Enable microphone
- Repair and reset Voice Recorder app
- Reinstall audio driver
- Restart Windows Audio service
- Reinstall Voice Recorder app
To learn more about these solutions, continue reading.
1] Verify microphone
It is the very first thing you need to check when the Voice Recorder is not working on your computer. If the microphone is not working or has some flaws, you won’t be able to use the Voice Recorder app. Whether an integrated microphone or an external microphone, you can install any audio recorder software and verify it.
2] Check Microphone access
Windows 11 and Windows 10 allow users to enable or disable microphone access on their computers. It lets you prevent any app from using the microphone, which indirectly helps you to improve your privacy. However, if this setting is disabled, you won’t be able to use Voice Recorder app. Therefore, follow these steps to verify the microphone access:
- Press Win+I to open Windows Settings.
- Go to Privacy & security > Microphone.
- Toggle the Microphone access button to enable it.
Then, check if the problem has been resolved or not.
3] Allow Voice Recorder to use Microphone
It is possible to allow or block specific apps to use the microphone on your Windows 11/10 computer. If you have blocked Voice Recorder from using the microphone, it won’t work at all. Follow these steps to allow Voice Recorder to use microphone:
- Open Windows Settings.
- Go to Privacy & security.
- Click on the Microphone menu.
- Toggle the Voice Recorder button to turn it on.
After that, check if you can use Voice Recorder or not.
4] Enable microphone
You can enable or disable specific audio devices on your computer. If the microphone is disabled on your PC, Voice Recorder might not work properly. Follow these steps to enable the microphone:
- Open the Windows Settings panel on your computer.
- Go to System > Sound.
- Click on the More sound settings option.
- Switch to the Recording tab.
- Right-click on the Microphone and select Enable.
- Click the OK button.
After that, the Voice Recorder should be working without any error.
5] Repair and reset Voice Recorder app
To repair and reset the Voice Recorder app, follow these steps:
- Press Win+I to open Windows Settings.
- Go to Apps > Apps & features.
- Click the three-dotted icon or Voice Recorder.
- Select the Advanced options.
- Click the Repair button.
- If it has not done anything, click the Reset button twice.
Now, you can use Voice Recorder without any issue.
6] Reinstall audio driver
If you use an internal microphone, you might not need to install any driver. However, if you use an external microphone, you may need to install the correct driver to make it more compatible with Windows 11/10 PC. Therefore, check if the manufacturer has given any driver media or not. If yes, it is recommended to install that driver.
However, if you have already installed it earlier, you can uninstall the corresponding driver and reinstall the latest version of it.
Read: How to download Audio driver for Windows 11/10
7] Restart Windows Audio service
All the input and out devices work only when the Windows Audio service runs in the background. If this service has some issues, you might encounter various issues like this one. Therefore, follow these steps to restart the Windows Audio service:
- Search for services in the Taskbar search box.
- Click on the search result.
- Double-click on the Windows Audio service.
- Click the Stop button.
- Click the Start button.
Next, check if you still have the problem or not.
8] Reinstall Voice Recorder app
If nothing else has worked for you, you need to uninstall the Voice Recorder app and reinstall it on your computer. It is possible to uninstall Voice Recorder app using Windows Settings and Windows PowerShell. You can follow any method to get it done. Following that, open the Microsoft Store, search for windows voice recorder, and install the app on your PC.
Read: How to stop hearing yourself on Mic on Windows 11/10
How do I fix my Voice Recorder on Windows 11/10?
To fix the Voice Recording on Windows 11 or Windows 10, you need to go through the steps as mentioned above. Here we have explained some of the common issues along with the solutions to troubleshoot the problem.
How do I get my microphone to work on Windows 11?
To get your microphone to work on Windows 11, you may not need to do anything extra. If your microphone is already working on Windows 10, you can get it working on Windows 11 as well. However, you may need to reinstall the driver in case you find any issues. Nonetheless, if that trick doesn’t work, you may need to follow these above-mentioned solutions.
Hope this guide helped.