Micophone not working, at least there is no recording of sound. How do I test?

Question

My computer is a Pavilion dv9000

Answer 1

Hi,
For Microphone issue:
Perform the following three methods to troubleshoot this issue and verify if the issue is resolved.
Method 1. recording Troubleshooter:
Open the Record Sound troubleshooter by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type troubleshooter, and then click Troubleshooting. Under Hardware and Sound, click Troubleshoot audio recording.‌  If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Follow the link below for additional assistance:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Open-the-Recording-Audio-troubleshooter
Method 2. Set Microsophone as Default:
Perform the task mentioned below to set Microphone as default:
1. Go to Start and click on control Panel.
2. Click in Sound, then a new window will open up.
3. In the new windows click on the tab "Recording" and right click in the window and click on Show Disabled devices.
4. Now check if Microphone is listed there and right click on it and choose enable.
5. Highlight that Microphone  and click on "Set as Default"
Method 3 :Try updating the sound drivers:
To update your Audio driver:  
1.   Click Start, and then click Control Panel
2.   Click System and Maintenance
3.   Underneath Device Manager, click View hardware and devices
If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password or click Continue
4.   Expand Sound, video and game controllers
5.   Right-click your Audio controller, and click Properties
6.   Select the Driver tab
7.   Click the Update Driver button.
8.   Select Search automatically for updated driver software
Source: Microsoft forums
Regards.
BH
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