External mic problem.

Have a problem with my external mic, it simply doesnt work. I have no problem using it on any other computer but when i put it in my laptop it doesnt record anything. I've tried everything i could think of.
Hp Envy 14-2090eo Notebook PC
Windows 7 64-bit

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