Windows 10: How do I stop discord from changing PC volume on startup?

My PC's volume resets to max whenever discord starts up. Regardless of whether it's when I boot the computer or after shutting discord down and restarting it, the volume from my headset is maxed when discord opens. The PC settings still say the volume should be set wherever I left it, but the sound coming through is still enormously loud and painful. The moment I touch a volume knob to adjust, it resets back to where it was set at first. But if I forget to touch my volume knob, my headset almost blows my ears off. I can be in the middle of listening to a song, start up discord without touching

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discord on PC slow?

Hi there! I am Louie, a Microsoft Community member and a fellow Windows 10 user like you. Hope you're doing well and safe there.

You may try some solutions below that might help fix the problem:

Solution 1: Close Unnecessary Programs

It’s common to see Discord lagging if you’re running multiple programs on your PC, because some of them may conflict with Discord. To solve the problem, you can try ending unnecessary programs.

You just need to press Shift + Ctrl + Esc to open Task Manager. Then right-click the program you don’t use currently and select End task to close it. After you close all the unnecessary applications which run with Discord at the same time, you can check if
your Discord works fine.

Solution 2: Turn Off Hardware Acceleration

Another way to fix Discord lagging issue is turning off Hardware Acceleration. You can follow the steps below.

Step 1: Run Discord and go to Settings.

Step 2: Click Appearance from the left pane and toggle off the switch button of Hardware Acceleration.

Step 3: In the pop-up window, click Okay to confirm the operation. Then restart your Discord to see if Discord lagging issue is fixed.

Solution 3: Clear Discord Cache Files

If too many cache files and cookies are accumulated on the PC, Discord lagging issue might appear. In this case, you need to clear Discord cache files.

Step 1: Exit Discord.

Step 2: Press Win + R to invoke Run window. Then input %APPDATA%/Discord/Cache and click OK to open the cache folder in File Explorer.

Step 3: Now press Ctrl + A to select all files in the window. Then press Delete key to delete them.

Then you can relaunch Discord and check if the problem has been solved.

Solution 4: Reset Discord Voice Settings

Improper voice settings could also lead to Discord lagging issue. If you have changed any settings recently, you may need to reset them to default.

Just open Discord and go to Settings. Then select Voice & Video from the left pane and click Reset Voice Settings in the right pane. Click Okay in the pop-up window. After the operation, you can relaunch Discord and see if it works normally.

Solution 5: Update Your Drivers

If your Discord gets lagging, you can also try update your graphics driver or audio driver to fix the problem. Because the issue might appear when you’re using faulty or corrupted drivers.

Step 1: Open Run window and type devmgmt.msc in the dialog box. Then press Enter to access Device Manager.

Step 2: Double-click Audio inputs and outputs to expand the list. Then right-click your audio driver and select Update driver.

Tip: To update graphics driver, you need to double-click Display adapters, right-click your graphic driver and choose Update driver.

Step 3: In the pop-up window, choose Search automatically for updated driver software and follow the instructions to finish the process.

Then restart your computer and use Discord again to see if this solution works.

Solution 6: Reinstall Discord

If none of the solutions above works for you, you may need to reinstall Discord to fix Discord lagging issue. Let’s uninstall the program first.

Step 1: Go to Control Panel.

Step 2: Select View by: Category and then click Uninstall a program.

Step 3: Right-click Discord and select Uninstall.

Step 4: Follow the instructions to finish uninstalling Discord.

Then you can download and install Discord manually. After it is installed, launch it to see if the issue has been removed.

Hope this helps

Sincerely,

Louie

 

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Bluetooth discord issues

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

Experiencing sudden and extreme volume changes in Bluetooth headphones when using Discord can be quite alarming and uncomfortable. This issue might be caused by conflicting audio settings or drivers. Here are some troubleshooting steps to try and fix the problem:

1. Update Bluetooth Drivers: Ensure that your Bluetooth drivers are up-to-date. You can do this by visiting your computer or Bluetooth adapter manufacturer's website and downloading the latest drivers for your device.
   
2. Update Discord: Make sure you have the latest version of Discord installed. Outdated versions might have bugs or compatibility issues.
   
3. Check Discord Audio Settings: Open Discord and go to User Settings (gear icon next to your username) > Voice & Video. Under "Input Device" and "Output Device," select your Bluetooth headphones from the drop-down menu.
   
4. Disable Automatic Input Sensitivity: In the same Voice & Video settings in Discord, make sure "Automatically determine input sensitivity" is turned off. Adjust the input sensitivity manually if necessary.
   
5. Disable Exclusive Mode in Windows:
   
   • Right-click on the volume icon in the Windows taskbar and select "Open Sound settings."
     
   • Under "Related Settings," click on "Sound Control Panel."
     
   • In the Sound control panel, go to the "Playback" tab.
     
   • Right-click on your Bluetooth headphones and choose "Properties."
     
   • Go to the "Advanced" tab and uncheck both options under "Exclusive Mode."
     
6. Restart Discord and Bluetooth: Close Discord completely and disconnect your Bluetooth headphones. Then, reconnect your headphones and restart Discord.
   
7. Check Other Applications: Ensure that this issue is specific to Discord and not happening with other applications. If it's happening with other apps as well, there might be a system-wide audio setting causing the problem.
   
8. Test with Wired Headphones: To rule out any issues with your Bluetooth headphones, try using a pair of wired headphones and see if the volume issue persists.
   
9. Check Windows Sound Settings: Right-click on the volume icon in the Windows taskbar and select "Open Sound settings." Verify that the volume levels are set appropriately for your Bluetooth headphones.
   
10. Contact Discord Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, you can reach out to Discord support for further assistance. They might have specific recommendations or solutions for your situation.
    

Remember to adjust the volume on your Bluetooth headphones to a low level before opening Discord, so the sudden loudness doesn't cause discomfort.

Please feel free to let me know if you have any further updates, thanks.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist