How to Enable the Microphone in Windows Server 2022

1. 1. Connect to the remote desktop.

1. 1. Right-click on the sound icon and select "Sounds" from the menu.

1. 1. If audio support is not enabled in your system, you will be prompted to enable it for sound functionality.

1. 1. After enabling the service, a window with audio settings will open.

1. 1. Now you need to configure the Windows Server security policy to allow sound recording over the network. Open the quick search window in the bottom left corner and enter "gpedit.msc."

1. 1. In the Security Policy settings window, navigate through the following categories on the left: Local computer Policy => Computer Configuration => Administrative templates => Windows Components => Remote Desktop Services => Remote Desktop Session Host => Device and Resource Redirection. On the right, select "Allow audio recording redirection" and click "Edit policy setting" or double-click on the parameter itself to open the settings.

1. 1. Enable audio recording access by setting it to "Enabled" and click "OK."

1. 1. Open the Start menu and launch "Server Manager."

1. 1. Click on "Manage" and select "Add Roles and Features" from the list.

1. 1. In the "Server Roles" section, find "Remote Desktop Services" and check the box.

1. 1. Follow the on-screen instructions.

1. 1. In the "Role Services" section, select "Remote Desktop Session Host" and check the box.

1. 1. Click "Add Features."

1. 1. Click "Next."

1. 1. Check the option for restarting the remote computer to apply the new settings.

1. 1. Confirm the restart by clicking "Yes."

1. 1. Start the service installation by clicking "Install."

1. 1. During the installation, the system will reboot several times.

1. 1. On the local computer from which you are connecting to the remote desktop, open "Remote Desktop Connection" and click "Show Options."

20. 20. Go to the "Local Resources" tab and open audio settings by clicking "Settings."

20. 20. Switch "Remote audio recording" to "Record from this computer."

20. 20. Click on the sound icon and go to "Sounds."

20. 20. Allow access to the microphone by sliding the toggle to "On" and close the sound settings window.

20. 20. Open sound settings and verify that the microphone is functioning.