Solved! what if my mic isn't in the list of devices? the usb won't recognize it when plugged in

[mrchris_brown]

this is in a new alienware gaming desktop. it worked until a couple of days ago

 

[Prostar Computer]

The mic may have failed suddenly. Did you try connecting it to another USB port, and/or another device in the same port?

 

[rgd1101]

or windows update mess up the driver.