How to know and prevent programs that use the computer microphone in Windows 10

There is a new feature that was added by Microsoft during the May 2019 update, through which you can view programs or applications that use the microphone in Windows 10 and this feature was recently launched in Windows 10 on the basis of the principle of privacy.

If an app uses the microphone you will see the microphone icon appear in the notification area next to the watch where it is white if you are using night mode for Windows 10 or black if you are using normal mode for Windows 10.

Place the mouse pointer over the microphone icon and Windows will tell you which application is currently using the microphone and if more than one application is currently using the microphone Windows 10 will show you the number of applications that use the microphone and if you want to know multiple programs that use the microphone click on the microphone icon and it will take you to the special settings page With a microphone, and you can access it manually via the following path “Settings> Privacy> Microphone Window”.

Scroll through the list and search for apps with text in yellow "Currently in use"

You can check applications and programs that use the microphone normally or have previously used the microphone so swipe down. You will notice Microsoft Store applications that use the microphone.

You can disable the permission to use the microphone by pressing the "Off" button corresponding to each application.