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I understand that you upgraded to Windows 8 and now your internal microphone is not working correctly. HP has not tested Windows 8 on your system, therefore they do not list drivers. Have you done all your Windows updates? Have you tried runninge The HP Support Assistant to aid with updates and resolving issues. Here is a link to a troubleshooting document that may help. Resolving Microphone and Line-in Problems (Windows 8)