Windows 10 automatically changes Microphone input volume randomly

Question

Ever since a couple days ago my microphone input volume has been randomly automatically set to 2/100 from 100/100 making it impossible for people to hear me on voice. It happens when I load into a game so it makes gaming on discord a pain, since I have to manually change the input volume in device properties multiple times per day now. I havent downloaded anything new manually, although its possible there was a windows update or something. Wondering if anybody else has this issue or knows how to fix. Ive tried going into device properties and allow and disallow applications to take exclusive control of the device and neither option works, so ive set it back to default. Can't figure this out or find anything online similar and would really like some help here. If it helps my microphone is a Cyborg F.R.E.Q.5 gaming headset.

Answer 1

Good Day BudWeiser3,

I appreciate your time getting back to this thread.

If issue persist you can perform repair upgrade this will re-install the Windows without affecting your files and apps. This will repair and replace any corrupted system files.

Step 1: Download Media Creation Tool from Microsoft.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

Step 2: Run MediaCreationTool.exe.

Step 3: Choose "Upgrade this PC now".

Step 4: Select "Keep personal files and apps".

Step 4: Let it install

I hope the information above helps, let me know how it goes.

Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.

With Warm Regards,

Carlo T.

Answer 2

Thanks for your advice, The troubleshooter couldn't find any issues, and windows said I had the most up to date drivers for my headset. I did Install an Update for windows last night but when my computer started today my microphone input volume is still turned down to 2 automatically. Not sure what is causing this, but I hope an update can fix it

Answer 3

Good Day BudWeiser3,

My name is Carlo, I'm an Independent Advisor and community member like you.

I am also using Windows 10 pc. Let us work together to sort this out.

Here are the steps you can try.

Run the Microphone troubleshooter

-Press Windows key + X

-Go to Settings

-Click Update and Security

-Click Troubleshoot then “additional troubleshooter

-Look for Playing Audio and Speed click it and run the troubleshooter.

If issue persist proceed with these steps

-Press Windows key + X

-Click Device Manager

-On the device manager look for Audio input and Outputs

-Expand it and right click and click Update

Restart your device and check if issue persist check for updates and install any update to keep your device up to date.

-Press Windows Key + X

-Click Settings

-Go to Update and security

-Install any available updates

I hope the information above helps. Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.

With Warm Regards,

Carlo T.