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Turn on app permissions for your microphone in Windows

Microsoft Support, 2026

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Read on October 16, 2026

What it is
Microsoft's steps for allowing the microphone in Windows 11 Privacy & security settings, for the system, for each app and for desktop apps.
How much weight it carries
Primary documentation for Windows 11 and Windows 10.
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