How to Disable or Turn off Microphone in Windows 11/10
To disable the microphone in Windows 11 or Windows 10, you have to access the Device Manager or Settings.
1] Mute the mic using Device Manager
When you do that, you will see a dialog box stating: Click on Yes, and your computer’s Mic will be disabled. To enable it back, follow the same procedure, and select Enable.
2] Via Settings
Windows 10
Open SettingsClick on SystemSelect Sound sectionUnder Input, click on Manage sound devicesSelect MicrophoneClick on the Disable button.
Windows 11
Open SettingsClick on SystemSelect SoundUnder Input, click on MicrophoneClick on the Don’t allow button against Audio.
These days, using Remote Access Technology (RAT), hackers can compromise your system and watch you, monitor your activities, and even record your actions, using your own webcam or microphone! TIP: MicSwitch lets you mute the Microphone with a shortcut in Windows 11/10. If you are one, who never uses the mic or webcam and who fears being watched or heard, you may want to disable the webcam and the Mic. You can of course always enable it again anytime in the future, should the need arise.
