Problems with recording in Realtek ALC AC97

[microphone_help]

When I try and record, for some reason this program doesnt pick up my microphone. When I went into the actuall sound manager window, it said that it detected a mike, so I thought I had a broken one. I went to the store and bought a new one, but still the same problem. I installed the newest driver, and STILL the same problem. When I try and record (hitting "start" in the window) It says I need to shut off any other sound programs before doing this. I have no other sound programs!! This is really starting to bug me, because if I cant record Im in trouble. Any ideas??

:bawling: thank you :bawling:

[danball1976]

Do you have a motherboard that has RealTek's ALC AC97 sound chip?

[microphone_help]

im not sure, all i know is that i have the Realtek ALC AC97 program and it wont let me use my mike.

[Enverex]

Make sure the record settings are turned up as well as it not being muted as there are seperate controls for playback and recording.

[profdlp]

What brand and model# is your motherboard? :)