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Uplay Mic won’t Turn on? How to Fix it Quickly
Here’s how to fix this issue and turn on the mic in Uplay
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Voice communication is a big part ofonline multiplayer gaminginWindows 10. But what do you do when they stop working? That’s the case with a lot of Uplay gamers who reported that their mic won’t turn on.
If you bumped into the same problem, then you’ll be happy to know that there are some solutions to fix it.
What can I do if my mic won’t turn on in Uplay?
Before proceeding to the sophisticated solutions in this section, try the troubleshooting steps below:
1. Set your microphone as the default device
Uplay and games won’t recognize themicrophoneif there are non-English characters in its name. Make sure that the name of your mic contains only Latin characters. Here’s what you need to do if you want to rename your mic:
2. Change an option in Realtek HD Audio Manager
And there you go. After following these simple solutions, yourmicrophoneshould work just fine in Uplay.
Don’t forget to perform the usual checks mentioned in the preliminary steps, as sometimes the problem is just a muted mic or aWindows 10setting. To aid with this, check our guide onhow to turn on Windows 10 mic.
If you have any other suggestions or questions, don’t hesitate to leave them in the comments section below.
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Vlad Turiceanu
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.