Windows 10: Mic gain keeps fluctuating without being manually adjusted

I have an older Logitech QuickCam, which is plugged in via USB and has a built in mic. Every time I restart my computer (Sometimes even while my computer is running) my mic gain will automatically go up to 100. I turned off "Allow applications to take exclusive access control of this device" in the Advanced tab of the mic in Control Panel, set "When Windows detects communications activity" to "Do nothing," turned off "Listen to this device" in the Listen tab, turned off automatic gain control in Discord, and nothing worked. Help!

Side note: When I make changes the Apply button doesn't work (Grayed out). Might be the issue, IDK

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Mic keeps Automatically Adjusting on Windows 10

I've done these multiple times. The apply button never unlocks itself so I can apply after I adjust my mic settings. My mic keeps muting itself. Please help me.

 

Mic keeps Automatically Adjusting on Windows 10

Hi. I did method 1, however, the APPLY button never lights up to be able to click on it. When I restart my laptop my mic is at 55 again instead of 100. -_-

Method 1: Manually turn up the mic gain

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  Type in “Sound” in the Search box and select Sound (Control Panel) from the list.
  
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  Select the Recording tab.
  
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  Right-click (or tap and hold) on the active microphone input device and select Properties.
  
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  Select the Levels tab.
  

Manually drag the Microphone gain to a higher level and click Apply

 

Mic keeps Automatically Adjusting on Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for your response.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Does the issue persist only with Skype?

Method 1: Manually turn up the mic gain

• 
  Type in “Sound” in the Search box and select
  Sound (Control Panel) from the list.
  
• 
  Select the Recording tab.
  
• 
  Right-click (or tap and hold) on the active microphone input device and select
  Properties.
  
• 
  Select the Levels tab.
  

Manually drag the Microphone gain to a higher level and click
Apply.

Method 2:Check your microphone’s drivers

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  Type in “Device Manager” in the Search box and select it from the list.
  
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  Expand Sound, video and game controllers
  
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  Right-click (or tap and hold) your microphone device and select
  Update Driver Software.
  
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  Select Search automatically for updated driver software.
  This option will scan the Internet for the correct version of the driver or determine if you already have the most recent driver installed.
  You may be prompted to restart your computer to install the driver.
  

Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.