Annoying Sound Issue with Onboard sound and IL2 1946!

[Roy]

Does it work allright using the sound recorder?
(Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Entertainment -> Sound recorder)

If it doesn't it's just that you plugged the mic into the wrong plug... otherwise it could be just that the default recording "channel" is set to "Stereo" or similar, instead of "Microphone".

Check it out and let us know mate

EDIT: To select the microphone as the default sound input you have to do it from the control panel, under Sound and Audio Devices, in the Volume tab, clicking on "Advanced..." in the "Device Volume" area within that tab and in the new window that opens, go to Properties -> Recording -> Check "Microphone" if it isn't checked -> Click OK and make sure that the Microphone is checked (again) and has the correct volume.