1. Check your speaker output. 2. Run the audio troubleshooter. 3. Verify that all Windows Updates are installed. 4. Check your cables, plugs, jacks, volume, speaker, and headphone connections. 5. Check sound settings. 6. Fix your audio drivers. 7. Set your audio device as the default device. 8. Turn off audio enhancements. 9. Restart Audio Services

With voice typing, you can enter text on your PC by speaking. Voice typing uses online speech recognition, which is powered by Azure Speech services.

Select (Start) > Settings > Time & language > Speech. Under Microphone, select the Get started button. The Speech wizard window opens, and the setup starts automatically. If the wizard detects issues with your microphone, they will be listed in the wizard dialog box.

Try the following solutions: Make sure that the microphone or headset is connected correctly to your computer. Make sure that the microphone is positioned correctly. Increase the volume of your microphone. Here's how to do this in Windows 11: Select Start > Settings > System > Sound. In Input, select a microphone to see its properties.

Learn how to control your PC by voice using Windows Speech Recognition commands for dictation, keyboard shortcuts, punctuation, apps, and more.

We understand that sometimes purchases of digital game products don’t go as planned. When that happens, we’ll help you request a refund. Refunds are typically issued for requests meeting the following criteria: Requests are made within 14 days of the purchase date.

There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled. You can try to repair a program first, if it's just not running correctly.

In Windows 11, go to Start > Settings > Privacy & security > Inking & typing personalization and switch the Custom inking and typing word list setting to Off. Learn more about the privacy settings for speech, voice activation, inking, and typing in Windows.

If some Windows functions aren't working or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files. Though the steps below might look complicated at first glance, just follow them in order, step-by-step, and we’ll try to get you back on track.

Install Microsoft 365 2019 or 2016 on a PC. Remember a one-time purchase version of Microsoft 365 is licensed for one install only. Depending on your browser, select Open file (in Edge or Internet Explorer), Setup (in Chrome), or Save File (in Firefox).