External microphone not workin

[JohnR]

I know this sounds obvious but try opening "Sounds and
Audio Devices" in Control Panel and make sure that the
mute Microphone checkbox isn't checked.


>-----Original Message-----
>Dear community members,
>
>I have recently installed XP Pro on my Compaq Presario
>12XL505. I now find that a generic external microphone
>no longer seems to produce a signal that Sound Recorder
>receives. The driver installed seems to be VIA
>Technologies' AC'97 Audio Controller (WDM) - version
>6.14.1.3850.
>
>Any help appreciated!
>
>Thank you in advance,
>
>Colin Rowat
>.
>