How do I find the program that is preventing my mic and headset from working?
401021
Press Ctrl+Alt+Del, windows task manager will show up and then press on Processes Tab. This will show you a list of every process that is running.  Can't really help you past this but youre going to have to End some Processes by selecting the process and clicking End Process button.  I suggest you do not end SYSTEM process.  Select the processes that you think might be using the mic.
62569
you might try resetting it through the yahoo messenger audio wizard. Thats the easiest way to know if your sound card is working properly without doing a bunch of tech stuff.
758649
this happend a couple of time and i was little confuse\n\ngo to your \nstart-> program-> Accessories-> Entertainment->Volume Control\n\nclick on option menu go to proptries\nselect recording\nlooking for mic and makesure it has a tick(check) on it\n\npress ok\nlook for advanced underneath the mic colum and \nlook if the box 'aternate mic \nmake sure it's uncheck\n\nit happend my sisters and brother computer and i was fuss up for awhile.\n\ni'm hope this is your program too.
76145
Check in the device manager and see if your sound coard shows up. If it is there with a yollow question mark then it has droped the driver. Just reinstall the driver.
1167753
find the software for your sound card and reinstall the drivers/software... if you don't have a disc, then go to the manufacturer's website and download them from there...
1023211
Go to your start menu\nClick on programs\nclick on accessories\nclick on entertainment\nclick on volume control and make sure everything is turned up\n\nif it still doesn't work check the connection of your speakers or check your sound card.
889262
Double click on the sound icon on the bottom right hand corner of the screen, near the time.\n\nClick on options in the menu and then properties. Click on the recording button and make sure that the MIC socket is on and not on mute.
154564
a) Try the microsoft recorder with your headset and set the microphone on from windows.\n\nb) Ask Skype
717255
1. Turn off the computer, fully.   Then restart it and try your music again.\n\n2. If you still don't hear anything, DOUBLE-CLICK on the volume icon and see if ANY slide controls are muted, if there is anything muted, UNMUTE it.\n\n3. If this fails.  Click on Start-programs-control panel-system-hardware-device manager - cllick on "sound, video and game controllers" and make sure all the devices are "recognized" (don't have a yellow question mark) if they do, then right click and ROLL BACK DRIVER \n\n4. Oh!, and please make sure your speakers are: 1. ON  2. plugged in, 3. try a different CD
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If it is Windows, try this.\n\nGo to device manager\nDelete the device entry for your sound card\nRestart Windows.\n\nWith any luck, your computer will detect a "new" sound card device and re-install the software for it.\n\nGood luck!
96289
check cables, check overall volume on pc, and for creative labs for example there is a sound mixer with volume labels for different types of inputs\n\nStill not working?  Check for switch on speakers, are they plugged in\n\nStill not working? Bring up control panel -> sounds -> check mute button, check volume, click on a sound  like asterisk, hit play still no sound?\n\nFind a geek...
937425
Take your sound card out and make sure your computer still works. Then try putting it back in.
159851
delete your sound driver then reboot, when the system detect it, again it will ask for the driver's cd. that should work for conflicts. and please specify your system's OS and audio card next time
753172
Try to reinstall the sound card's drivers.
1163268
It really depends on what those messages are.  My guess is that your sound card drivers may be corrupted, and you need to remove them, reboot your computer, and reinstall them when prompted.  But then again, it could be a number of different things.  The simplest way to solve your problem is to do the following:\n(1) Take note of the error messages you're getting.\n(2) Go to www.google.com\n(3) Type in the error message.\n(4) Click on search.\n(5) See what you come up with, and click on a link that sounds\nrelative to the peoblem you may be experiencing.\n(6) Follow advice that pertains to your specific problem.\n(7) Consult your owner's manual for further instructions.\n\n\nOf course, if you're using any version of Windows, you have a built-in help and support section embedded in your operating system.  Just type in "sound troubleshooter", and press the enter key on your keyboard.  Or simply consult your sound card's owner's manual.  Just remember: You can always use www.google.com, to look up error messages, and find a solution.  \nGood luck!
507674
try re-installing your sound card drivers, this normally works
1022517
try http://www.soundcard-drivers.com/drivers/30/30044.htm