Set the "Host sound card" to your specific microphone or "Default host sound card." ⚠️ Troubleshooting Common Issues "The driver is missing in Device Manager"

If you don't see "VMware Virtual Audio (DevTap)" in your Device Manager, try a manual driver refresh: Right-click > Device Manager . Expand Sound, video and game controllers . Right-click and select Scan for hardware changes . "Microphone is muted or very quiet" Virtual drivers often default to 0% volume. Right-click the Speaker icon in the VM taskbar. Go to Sound Settings > Input .

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