How do i set my headset mic as default in win xp?

[skudmissal]

I have an acer 5920 (not G) and just bought a cheap headset for gaming chat (Soncm SM-750M.V). The problem is, the mic only registers when the laptop if booted with it plugged in. once i unplug it, it will switch to the built in mic and will no longer register the headset mic unless the laptop is rebooted with it plugged in. (this is a phono headset, btw) when i plug it in, realtek window comes up, but with no confirmation that it is a microphone, like it used to with my standard ear bud/mic, or the way it does when i plug in the headset with a headphone confirmation.

My question is: is there a way to set this mic as default, and how? is there any way to fix this problem so that the mic always registers when plugged in?

 

[tigsounds]

Maybe.

Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices>Audio tab>Sound Recording>(Choose your headset)>check "Use only default devices" then Ok.

This will supposedly lock windows into the choice you made.

 

[skudmissal]

my headset is not an option in that drop down menu. only realtek, screaming bee, and bluetooth are available

 

[skudmissal]

Maybe.

Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices>Audio tab>Sound Recording>(Choose your headset)>check "Use only default devices" then Ok.

This will supposedly lock windows into the choice you made.

my headset is not an option in that drop down menu. only realtek, screaming bee, and bluetooth are available