I've read that these are just Windows files, I'm curious on why they are using my mic though. When I trace them, they bring me to syswow64 and system32, so there is no way its malware as other people claim. I've ran multiple scans with Windows Defender and Malwarebytes and they all came green. Do my apps cause this? The only other apps I think can use these services are Cortana, Alexa, and MSI's Dragon Center (MSI motherboard) Show Windows 10 2004
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is it normal rundll32.exe to use the microphone like this ? Sep 1, 2020 6,363 2,059 19,840 842
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rundll is just a way that other apps can get access to dll procedures, so you need to know what process/service/driver that have done the call via rundll to know anything about what goes on. Sep 1, 2020 6,363 2,059 19,840
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Why is rundll32 using my mic?It's possible this was caused by a Windows Update so if nothing above works, go to Settings>Update & Security>Windows Update, check the Installed Updates list for Updates that might have been just installed, try uninstalling them using the Uninstall button present there.
What is rundll32.exe and why is it running?Rundll32.exe is a crucial part of Microsoft Windows that's made to launch functionality based in Windows DLL (dynamic linked library) files. For example if you're using a Windows app that needs a DLL rundll32.exe will make it possible for that app to use the DLL it needs to operate.
Why is svchost using my microphone?svchost.exe is a host-process from Windows that is used to run all kinds of services. So if you have a background service that uses the microphone, that would explain why it seems "svchost.exe" is using it (the process hosted by the host-process is using it).
What is using my mic?1 In the Settings menu, tap on the "Privacy" option. 2 In the Privacy menu, tap on “Permission Manager” option. 3 In the Permission Manager menu, you can review which apps have permission to use the camera, microphone, or both.
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