Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is full of fun game modes, new maps, and a plethora of annoying bugs and errors. This time around, a lot of players have noticed that that their microphone isn’t working. Luckily, it’s usually very easy to fix!
Why is my microphone not working in MW2?
Communication is key in multiplayer games like Modern Warfare 2 so it can be quite frustrating when you realize that none of your teammates can hear your calling out plays and pointing out enemies.
Oftentimes your microphone is simply muted or the settings are incorrect. It’s possible you didn’t give the game access to your microphone or the output is incorrect. Here’s how to fix that!
How to fix voice chat not working in MW2
To fix Modern Warfare 2 voice chat, there are some things you can do:
PCAllow microphone access: Search for “Microphone Privacy SettingsTurn on “Microphone access”Turn on “Let apps access your microphone”Set as default device: Search for “Control Panel” using Windows searchHardware and SoundSoundRight-click your microphone and set it as the default deviceEnable exclusivity: Search for “Control Panel”Hardware and SoundSoundRight-click your microphonePropertiesAdvancedAllow applications to take exclusive control of this deviceDisable
XboxEnable the headset micPress the Xbox Sky buttonAudio & MusicHeadset micOnAdjust the microphone settingsLaunch Modern Warfare 2Audio SettingsMicrophone DeviceIf it’s set to default, try changing it to your microphone or headsetEnable headset & speakersOpen Xbox settingsGeneralVolume & audio outputAdditional optionsParty chat outputHeadset & speakers
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