Windows 10: After Windows 11 24h2 Microphone keeps unmuting whenever application tries accesses mic.

Using an Razer Siren X mic., with dedicated mute button with is a physical switch but apparently not, at least learned that with newest Windows 11 24h2, even thou I set mic to be muted all the time, if I open Discord/join call/start a video game with voice chat disabled, anything that asks for accesses to mic., windows switch from muted red state to unmuted green. It's really concerning privacy vise, if any application can unmute mic. on there own keeping in mind, the button should cut sounds only from mic., side and not on windows, seen some similar problems with some Logitech heads

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Can't unmute microphone?

Hi,

In general, the microphone is on mute. We'd like to clarify following steps that you've done and ask you a few questions:

• When you unmute the microphone, is it via Recording tab under
  Recording devices?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
• Are there any newly installed applications that may have caused this?
• Is this an on going issue or recent?
  

 

unmute microphone in taskbar

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.
• Click the speaker icon next to it to unmute the microphone.
• Click on Apply, and then click on OK to save changes.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Unmute Microphone

Hi Charles,

We would like to ask you some questions so that we can assist you properly:

• Have you tried using your mic on other PCs'
• Do other mics work properly on your PC?
• What troubleshooting steps have you performed so far?

In the meantime, we suggest that you try the various methods listed on the link below to help your resolve your mic issues:

Fix sound problems.

Your response is greatly appreciated.

Regards.