- Launch Steam > Click on Library.
- Right-click on Six Days in Fallujah from the list of installed games.
- Now, click on Properties > Go to Local Files.
- Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
- You’ll have to wait for the process until it gets completed.
- Once done, just restart your computer to apply changes.
4. Adjust In-Game Audio Settings
You should also adjust the in-game audio settings manually to ensure there is no issue with the volume level or audio output/input device configuration.
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
- Click on the Six Days in Fallujah title from the left pane.
- Now, click on Play.
- Once you’re inside the game, head over to the Settings menu.
- Click on Audio > Set the Mic Volume as per your need.
- Then set the mic input as the default recording device.
- Check for the voice chat issue again.
5. Reconnect the Audio Device
You can also disconnect and reconnect the audio device like microphone or headset to ensure there is no issue with the audio device detection. Conflicts with the device connectivity can cause such an issue.
6. Update the Audio Driver
Sometimes an outdated or missing audio driver on the system can also trigger several issues in several ways. It’s highly recommended to check for the audio driver update and install it (if available). You can follow this in-depth article link to do the same. Otherwise, you can follow the brief steps below to install the update.
- Press the Win+X keys to open the Quick Link Menu.
- Click on Device Manager > Double-click on Sound, video, and game controllers.
- Right-click on the active audio device > Select Update driver.
- Click on Search automatically for drivers > Wait for the process to complete.
- If there is an update available, it’ll be automatically installed.
- Once done, ensure to reboot the system to apply changes.
7. Set the Steam Voice Settings
It’s also recommended to set the Steam voice settings manually to ensure there is no conflict with the Steam launcher that interferes with Six Days in Fallujah voice chat or microphone usage.
- Open the Steam client > Click on the Steam tab on the top left side.
- Go to Settings > Click on Voice.
- Choose Recording Audio Input Device or Auto Detect.
8. Adjust Windows Sound Settings
Well, the chances are high that somehow your Windows system sound settings option is misconfigured or you haven’t configured it yet. In that case, you may find some conflicts with the game audio or mic sound whatsoever. You can follow the steps below to correctly configure system sound settings.
- Press the Ctrl+Shift+Esc keys to open Task Manager.
- Click on the Processes tab > Click on the Steam process and select End Task.
- Now, open Windows Settings by pressing the Win+I hotkeys.
- From the System section, click on Sound > Set your Mic Input volume to 100%.
- Click on your mic and select 2 channels 48’000 or 44’100 Hz whatever is showing.
- You can also test your microphone to see if the mic works on your Windows PC or not.
Note: If you don’t have an audio input device, that doesn’t mean your device is faulty. Make sure to unplug and reconnect the audio input device into a different USB slot or a 3.5mm audio jack respectively to get it worked.
- Just go into your Sound settings again > Click on Input devices in the Advanced sound settings option.
- Make sure to reboot the PC to apply changes immediately and then you can try checking the voice chat again.
9. Adjust Sound Control Panel
It’s also recommended to adjust the sound control panel on your Windows PC to ensure there is no misconfiguration present. To do that:
- Go to the Sound Settings menu > Select More Sound Settings.
- Once the Sound Control Panel option opens, you should set the preferred mic to the default device from the Recording section.
- Then you can try to Disable all Other Microphones from the list of devices.
- Next, right-click on the mic that you want to use > Head over to Properties.
- Under the Levels tab, don’t mute the microphone.
- Under the Advanced section, you should allow the two exclusive mode options.
- Click on Properties under the General tab.
- Check if the device driver is up to date or not from the Driver section.
- Once done, reboot the PC to apply changes.
10. Allow Microphone Access to Apps
You should also try allowing the microphone access to apps by following the steps below to ensure your system and the game can use the connected microphone. To do that:
- Press the Win+I keys to open Windows Settings.
- From the Privacy & Security section, click on Microphone under App Permissions.
- Make sure to enable the Let desktop apps to access your microphone option.
11. Run Audio Playback Troubleshooter
Another thing you should do is to run the audio troubleshooter option by following the steps below. Sometimes this specific troubleshooting method can detect potential audio playback-related issues that you may not find normally. To do this:
- Press the Win+I keys to open Windows Settings.
- Click on System from the left pane > Scroll down the right pane window.
- Click on Troubleshoot > Select Other troubleshooters.
- You can find out the Playing Audio option > Click on the Run button next to it.
- You’ll need to select the audio output device that you want to troubleshoot.
- Click on Next > Wait for the troubleshooter to scan for the audio-related issues.
- Well, it may take some time. So, please be patient.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete it and choose What to do next.
- Once done, reboot the PC to apply changes.
12. Restart Audio Service
Another thing you can do is restart the audio service on Windows by following the steps below to ensure there is no issue with the audio services.
- Press the Win+R keys to open the Run dialogue box.
- Now, type services.msc and hit Enter to open Services.
- Search for Windows Audio > Double-click on it to open Windows Audio Properties.
- Ensure the Startup type: is set to Automatic.
- Check if the Service status: is set to Running or not. [If not, then do the same thing]
- Click on Apply then OK to save changes.
- Finally, make sure to reboot the PC to change effects immediately.
13. Reinstall Audio Driver
If none of the workarounds did fix the issue for you then you should try uninstalling and reinstalling the audio driver on your PC by following the steps below. It’ll help you to easily fix any kind of temporary glitch or audio-related issues in a jiffy.
- Press the Win+X keys to open the Quick Link Menu.
- Click on Device Manager > Now, double-click on Sound, video, and game controllers to expand the list.
- Right-click on the active audio device > Select Uninstall device.
- Click on Uninstall again to confirm the task and follow the on-screen instructions.
- You may have to wait further to complete the process.
- Once done, make sure to restart your computer to apply changes immediately.
- Finally, you can try running the game to check if the voice chat not working issue is still appearing.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
