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naslash - Updated on Nov 4, 2017 at 05:49 AM - Latest reply: frustrated - Nov 3, 2017 at 03:21 PM

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Hello,
I am having trouble with the recording device. I have tried everything I read in this forum, and even more. I have deleted my recording device by mistake and I am having a hard time retrieving it. It says that the audio output and every other device is working properly. So it basically says everything in the sound card is working, but my microphone won't work because it can't detect a recording device. I am using a Sony VAIO VGN-FE48G/H with windows vista. I can't even find the model of my laptop on the sony website to download drivers, even though it's quite recent. Help will be appreciated.

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kimberlee-ann Jan 23, 2010 at 05:49 PM

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HELLO! THIS SAME PROBLEM HAD HAPPENED TO ME THIS MORNING, I DID PLENTY OF RESEARCHES TO TRY TO ENABLE BACK MY MIC AND I DID NOT FIND ANY HELP AT ALL! BUT OUT OF LUCK, I FOUND THE SOLUTION MYSELF.

I CURRENTLY HAVE WINDOWS 7 AND I THINK IT WOULD BE THE SAME FOR VISTA & ETC.

START MENU > CONTROL PANEL > HARDWARE & SOUND > SOUND > MANAGE AUDIO DEVICES > RECORDING TAB > RIGHT CLICK IN BLANK BOX & CHECK "SHOW DISABLED DEVICES.

TAAAA-DAA! IT WORKS NOW! HOPE THIS HELPS! ;D ENJOY!

<3KIMMIE.

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owls - Jul 15, 2010 at 06:58 PM

thanks so much. that worked for me too

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ChrisTheRipper - Jul 23, 2010 at 06:15 AM

I accidently deleted it... So much obliged for this, Kim ;)

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brocky - Jul 26, 2010 at 09:31 PM

thank yo very much.ive only had my laptop a day and was not looking forward to the embarssement of taking it back.Your a saviour :D

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will - Jul 28, 2010 at 06:27 PM

3KIMMIE !!!
I hope you win a lottery worth billions. I was at the point of doing a flight test on my HP g60 until I saw your post here. Thank you so much for your help.

*bows deeply*
with respect
will

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floral - Jul 31, 2010 at 04:27 PM

thankyou very much kimberley-ann. it helped renable floral's toshiba tv audio driver

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newgateway Sep 8, 2009 at 11:48 PM

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I tried right clicking on no recording device installed but never gave option to enable. Still can't find recording device and does not recognize microphone

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FGT Jul 28, 2009 at 04:38 PM

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This does not work for me as I right click and there is nothing that says "Show Disabled Devices" and "Show Disconnected Devices".

Exactly what area are you talking about?

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huuyga - Sep 1, 2009 at 05:34 PM

right clicked on the Speaker icon in the Notification Area of the
Taskbar, selected Recording Devices, right clicked in the window and selected
both Show Disabled Devices and Show Disconnected Devices.

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jojo - Jun 5, 2010 at 09:06 PM

nice thank you :)

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8cholly Jan 20, 2009 at 05:47 AM

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Have you definately deleted it? Because I missed the fact that I hadn't deleted it, it was still there, it was just set to hidden!

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Jan Apr 11, 2010 at 07:25 PM

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I have skype, it rings but it says that I have a problem with my recording device, please can someone help

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dude Aug 7, 2009 at 01:43 PM

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ID KISS YOU IF YOU WERNT A THOUSAND MILES AWAY..... MIC HAS BEEN DISABLED FOR A YEAR !!! CHEERS :D X

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bladegolembob Jul 8, 2010 at 07:42 PM

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Easier method that worked for me with Windows 7 (using Fatal1ty HS-800 headset and mic did not work):

Control Panel - - Troubleshooting tab - - Hardware and Sound - - Troubleshoot audio recording tab

computer troubleshoot/fixed it for me - - didn't have to do anything but click on what it asked me for

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8cholly Dec 12, 2008 at 08:16 AM

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Hiya, the same thing has happened to me, i'm using the Sony Vaio cr31s, and I seriously can't find any way to fix it. Would the only way to sort it out be to wipe the laptop clean and start over? I have the discs?

Thanks

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zylonk - Jan 19, 2009 at 02:04 PM

Had the same prob with an AR51M. Solution is to dowlnoad the latest audio drivers from the VAIO site. Good luck.

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Kobe B Sep 16, 2009 at 07:39 PM

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Thanks Bro, it really helped me..

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Unknown Jan 17, 2010 at 02:06 PM

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Dude I could KISS U!!!! I thought my laptop was uselesss noww!!!!!

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DJ SPENCER Jan 31, 2010 at 01:42 PM

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NOW I CAN FIND MY RECORDING DEVICE ALSO BY GOING TO CONTROL PANEL THEN
SOUND ICON THEN RECORDING TAB AND RIGHT CLICKING MOUSE BUTTON AND
SELECTING "SHOW DISABLED DEVICES". THANKS YOU GUYS ARE GREAT.

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andy Feb 1, 2010 at 06:57 PM

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thank you thank youuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I did what you all said but it still wouldnt show the mic. then I switched tabs and when I came back to the tab that says recording, the mic was there!!! I started shouting and celebrating hahahaaaaa thank you all

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4kidstoo Aug 21, 2009 at 04:35 PM

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This is so awesome. Thanks soooooooooooooo much. I was in a panic until I found your input.

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Extremely grateful Dec 24, 2009 at 10:29 PM

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Dude, thank you so much! I was panicking for a few hours.

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goldengirl Jan 30, 2010 at 04:46 PM

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YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER

MUCHOSGRACIAS

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Thank You Mar 6, 2010 at 06:49 PM

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Thank You! Simple and effective instructions. You saved me a lot of time considering what Acer wanted me to do.

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MDog Mar 15, 2010 at 08:51 PM

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Amazing how one answer can help SO many of us. Yes, I too thought that I, somehow, deleted a driver or something. However, like so many of us I had only hidden the device from the dialogue box. I'm already married or I would consider the same as some of the previous postings!

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happy Mar 18, 2010 at 09:11 PM

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THANK YOU!!!

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slavek Mar 20, 2010 at 09:55 AM

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thank you!! you are the best!

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Thanks Kimberlee, I read your tip and now I am able to record streaming audio to my computer. I right click in a blank space following your instructions and I checked show disabled devices. Then by magic appeared a sound recorder. Right now I am listening and recording online music from
http;//www.grooveshark.com to http://www.mp3mymp3.com this last one I downloaded for free, and it works now, but VERY IMPORTANT, you must restart this program, and then you'll be able to record clicking the red button, witch before was nor possible.
OMGGG thank so much I have been anoid all day and now it works!
Thank you thank you thank you. It's so easy when you know how. Lots of kisses. xxx
thank you some much!!! it works now ! it was so simple, but took 4+ hours to find this. thank you again!
Thank you! You're my hero :-) Thank you for saving me from having to install drivers and troubleshoot and configure... You're the best!
Yesssssssssssssss Thank you I can sleep at nights now xxxxxxxxxx Kisses
That is brilliant! Thank you.

Windows 7 is about as clear as mud!
Thank you. Just had that problem and didn't get as far as right-clicking in the 'blank' space -- nice if they had text with that direction.
so simple and I would have never thought of right clicking. thanks man. any idea on how to get a good audio recording out of the computers mic. everything I record sounds like i'm in a tunnel.
yes yes yes now I can talk on skype al day long thax man ..it so simple kool ..wowo hahheh
Thanks so much! Ur a lifesaver!!! Maybe you can help me with something else! When I disabled it, I was actually trying to figure out how to record off the internet into adobe audition. With xp, you use the "stereo mix" button in audio. I can't figure out how to do it here (with windows 7). If you can help, please shoot me an email! nikkistj1@aol.com Thanks!
Thanks ma. I got the same problem just now. And after following ur instruction, the mic on laptop works again. The problem was that I didnt know I should have clicked the right button mouse. lol
thank yo very much.ive only had my laptop a day and was not looking forward to the embarssement of taking it back.Your a saviour :D
3KIMMIE !!!
I hope you win a lottery worth billions. I was at the point of doing a flight test on my HP g60 until I saw your post here. Thank you so much for your help.

*bows deeply*
with respect
will
thankyou very much kimberley-ann. it helped renable floral's toshiba tv audio driver
right clicked on the Speaker icon in the Notification Area of the
Taskbar, selected Recording Devices, right clicked in the window and selected
both Show Disabled Devices and Show Disconnected Devices.
Had the same prob with an AR51M. Solution is to dowlnoad the latest audio drivers from the VAIO site. Good luck.

mi10 · Accepted Answer · 2009-01-26T15:01:14-0500

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mi10 Jan 26, 2009 at 03:01 PM

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If you had disabled the recording device and now it is not visible. you may want to follow instruction from following blurb:

Thank you, mi10 407

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saucy - Apr 22, 2010 at 08:56 PM

u tha man

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chandni - May 2, 2010 at 09:35 PM

thankss (;

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AceB - Jun 23, 2010 at 11:46 PM

Where are these instructions D:?

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a nick jick - Jul 15, 2010 at 01:46 PM

cannot see following blurb where is it?

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frustrated - Nov 3, 2017 at 03:21 PM

Thanks This worked for me now

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