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Alyssany
Sep 02, 2026Tin Contributor
Windows 10 lower the volume when another application starts playing audio
Whenever another application starts playing audio on my Windows 10 PC, the overall volume automatically lowers, making it difficult to hear the current sound. This happens consistently, whether I ope...
Zevhu
Sep 10, 2026Brass Contributor
This should resolve the issue immediately. The default setting is typically "Reduce the volume of other sounds by 80%," which explains why you're experiencing such a noticeable drop.