Plug the microphone into a different computer or phone. If it fails there, the microphone hardware is faulty.
Windows 11 has an automated tool that can detect and fix simple driver or hardware errors. microphone test windows 11
If the bar moves, your microphone is physically working and recognized by Windows. Plug the microphone into a different computer or phone
: For a more detailed check, click on the arrow (>) next to your microphone name. microphone test windows 11