v 2.3.0 was installed about 6 months ago and, since playback works well, I have not had need to do any recording until now.
When I try to record, I get the error shown.
When selecting Audio Host, only Windows WASAPI is the only one that fills the microphone text box as shown and no other options.
Selecting MME or Windows Direct Sound will leave the microphone text combo box empty, nothing can be selected.
New HP All-in-One PC 20 c2251
Windows 10
Cannot set recording device.
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This forum is for Audacity on Windows.Please state which version of Windows you are using,
and the exact three-section version number of Audacity from "Help menu > About Audacity".
Audacity 1.2.x and 1.3.x are obsolete and no longer supported. If you still have those versions, please upgrade at https://www.audacityteam.org/download/.
The old forums for those versions are now closed, but you can still read the archives of the 1.2.x and 1.3.x forums.
Re: Cannot set recording device.
Look in the Windows Sound Control Panel and ensure that your recording device is enabled.
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