Windows 10: Windows has started unmuting sound on bootup.

haven't seen this problem posted by anyone so here goes... I always keep windows muted by the mute button on the keyboard. This is on a desktop pc running windows 10 Professional 32bit ver. 1909. Recently, windows has started unmuting sound on bootup. This started after allowing some updates within the last 2 weeks, two .net framework updates and KB4565483. Has anyone seen or heard of this problem or have a solution to stop windows unmuting sound on bootup?
Thanks.

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Hi Ruth,

This issue might have been caused by a misconfigured settings or incompatible driver. For us to unmute the microphone, please follow these steps:

• At the system tray, right-click on the volume icon.
• Select Recording devices.
• On the Sound window, make sure that you are on the Recording tab.
• On the list of recording devices, double-click on your microphone device.
• Properties window will open. Click on Levels tab.
• Increase the Microphone slider to maximum.
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• Click on Apply, and then click on OK to save changes.

Let us know how it goes.

 

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Hi,

I originally posted this question in the Outlook section but was asked to move it here as this aut0-unmute is happening with other types of activity and causing my speakers to un-mute by themselves. The moderator suggested I ask the
question in this section.

I have an unusual condition that has been happening the past few months. My Bluetooth connected speakers (HK Nova) will un-mute automatically when there is some type of activity in Outlook such as receiving new mail. (they also unmute
for other actions such as a YouTube video starting in MS Edge) I have Office 365 ProPlus and run Windows 10 on a Lenovo Yoga 2 pro. All software is up to date. This started happening a few months ago. I have tried uninstalling/reinstalling the speaker driver
and some other things but this condition still persists. If Outlook is closed the condition does not manifest itself.

Within the Outlook sound options for new messages, alerts, etc. I have turned off the option to play a sound and it appears that has stopped the auto-unmute from happening when those events happen.

Within speaker properties, I do not allow Apps to take Exclusive Control of the audio device.

It seems that activity that would typically make use of the sound, simply turns it on automatically. I'm stumped.

Anyone else have this issue? Any suggestions on how to correct this behavior?

Thank you,