Windows 10: Unchecked Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device not working

In the sound control panel - Recording - Microphone - Advanced I unchecked the option Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device , but some applications like Microsoft Teams, Battle.net keep taking control and resetting the level of the microphone.


Any advice to keep using the microphone in this application and don't let the apps take control over the level of the microphone


Thanks in advance

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Win 10 Netflix app bug : constant 100% volume

I solved this issue by disabling "Exclusive Mode" for the playback device.

Step by step:

1. Right click on the taskbar volume icon
   
2. playback devices
   
3. right click on your default audio device
   
4. properties
   
5. Advanced Tab
   
6. uncheck "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device"
   
7. Apply
   

 

Not all programs show up in volume mixer when switching from one output device to another - Windows 10

Hi Nicholas,



I suggest you to follow the steps given below and check if it helps in resolving your issue:

• 
  Type control panel in the search box and hit enter.
  
• 
  Click on Hardware and Sound.
  
• 
  Select sound.
  
• 
  Double click on Speakers.
  
• 
  Under advanced tab check the option "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device".
  
• 
  Click OK.
  

Hope this information helps!



Thank you.

 

Audio and Sound

We appreciate you getting back to us. What we can suggest is for you to check the volume settings from the apps (Team Fortress and YouTube) then deselect "allow applications to take exclusive control of this device". Here's how:

• Right click on the Sound icon in the system tray and click on Playback Devices.
• Select Headphones and click on Properties.
• Click on Advanced tab.
• Uncheck “Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device” and click on apply.

Let us know how that turned out for you.