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For years, Windows has had a "feature" in which if you are in a VOIP call on desktop (e.g. a Whatsapp call), it will automatically reduce the volume of any other app (Chrome, Spotify, etc.). For previous versions of Windows, it was fairly easy to turn off. However, I cannot figure out where to turn it off in Windows 11. Any ideas? Thanks!
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Hello stevenajordan,
Good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.
Please try this if it helps.
Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: control mmsys.cpl sounds
Press Enter then select Communications tab
Select "Do nothing"
Click Apply then Ok
Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.
Kind regards,
John DeV
Independent Advisor
Hello stevenajordan,
Great, I am happy that worked. If you do not have any concerns, feel free to mark only the response that helped you as most helpful and have a moment to rate my support I would appreciate it. This will help other people who are facing the same problem.
You are most welcome. Stay safe and have a great day!
Kind regards,
John DeV
Independent Advisor
Yes, that worked! Thank you so much!
And after using Run and seeing that the Sound panel still exists, I just now realized that it is accessible via the Control Panel, but Windows seems to drive me to use the sound options in Settings, where it is inaccessible. Thank you again.
