Epic Games Launcher Microphone Not Working on Windows 10: Fix
## Direct Answer
To fix the Epic Games Launcher microphone not working on Windows 10, go to Windows Settings > Privacy > Microphone, and ensure the Epic Games Launcher has permission to access your microphone. Then, restart the Epic Games Launcher and check if the issue is resolved.
## Step-by-Step Guide
Here’s a step-by-step guide to fix the issue:
1. **Allow Epic Games Launcher to access your microphone**:
* Go to Windows Settings (Press Windows key + I).
* Click on “Privacy”.
* Click on “Microphone” from the left menu.
* Ensure the toggle switch under “Allow apps to access your microphone” is turned On.
* Scroll down and ensure the toggle switch next to “Epic Games Launcher” is turned On.
2. **Check your microphone settings in the Epic Games Launcher**:
* Open the Epic Games Launcher.
* Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner.
* Click on “Settings”.
* Click on “Audio”.
* Ensure your microphone is selected as the default input device.
3. **Restart the Epic Games Launcher**:
* Close the Epic Games Launcher completely (right-click on the system tray icon and select “Exit”).
* Wait for 10 seconds.
* Open the Epic Games Launcher again.
4. **Check for updates**:
* Go to the Epic Games Launcher settings (gear icon in the top-right corner).
* Click on “Help”.
* Click on “Check for Updates”.
* If an update is available, download and install it.
5. **Disable and re-enable your microphone**:
* Go to Windows Settings > Sound.
* Click on “Sound Control Panel” on the right side.
* In the Sound window, click on the “Recording” tab.
* Right-click on your microphone and select “Disable device”.
* Wait for 10 seconds.
* Right-click on your microphone and select “Enable device”.
## FAQ
Q: Why is my microphone not working in Epic Games Launcher?
A: The most common reason is that the Epic Games Launcher doesn’t have permission to access your microphone.
Q: How do I reset the Epic Games Launcher settings to default?
A: You can reset the settings by deleting the “EpicGamesLauncher.ini” file in the Epic Games Launcher installation directory.
Q: Do I need to reinstall the Epic Games Launcher to fix the microphone issue?
A: No, reinstalling the Epic Games Launcher is not necessary. Try the steps above first, and if the issue persists, you can try reinstalling it as a last resort.
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