Windows 11 Voice Access Toolbar Opens but Mic Button Does Nothing (Same Laptop Works Fine on Friend's)


cauliflowerpork

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Hi everyone,

The Problem:
Voice typing stopped working on my Win11 laptop (shows "disconnected" error). Friend has exact same model and Win11 version and theirs works perfectly.

What I've Tried:

  • Win+H opens the old toolbar, clicking mic does nothing.
  • Switched to Voice Access (Win+U → Speech → On). Toolbar appears [attached screenshot].
  • Clicking the central mic button does nothing—no listening mode, no response.
  • Checked Settings → System → Sound → Input: [Does the input bar move when you speak? Y/N – fill this in]
  • Privacy → Microphone: Access ON, apps allowed ON.
  • Privacy → Speech: Online recognition ON.
  • Gear icon in Voice Access shows [what mic is selected? – fill this in].
  • Restarted PC, updated Windows—no change.


  • Thanks!Screenshot 2026-04-05 174806.webp
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
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