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The muting tag covers issues where Windows automatically mutes audio devices or applications, often unexpectedly. Common problems include headsets that remain muted despite working volume, Windows 7 muting the Line In input after a few minutes, and audio from out-of-focus 3D games being silenced. Users also report YouTube muting sound when volume is reduced too low, and the Windows 7 Volume Mixer automatically lowering or muting game and communication program audio. These threads focus on troubleshooting automatic muting behavior in Windows, particularly in Windows 7, and seeking ways to disable or control it.
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    Windows 8 My New Headset is Constantly muted

    I recently bought my new Raptor HS40. But I soon realised that the microphine is muted. I've talked to Corsair support and they think its my PC. Its a USB headset and the volume works perfectly. I personally think it may be the driver. HELP!!!
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    Windows Vista Youtube volume muting if too low

    So, I am having a problem with youtube: while listening to stuff, if I reduce the volume too much but not mute it(just above the point it mutes, all of sudden I can't here anything but the volume bar shows that the sound is not muted. I know it only happens on youtube. I am using firefox but the...
    • BokolizZ
    • Thread
    • audio browser issues chrome firefox muting sound issues stereo volume web player youtube video
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Win7 mutes my Line In automatically

    Howdy, all Actually posting this question from within Win7, so I guess I'm giving it more of a chance than I expected to. :) Audio controls question. I have a portable XM radio, hooked up to my PC via Line In. When I unmute Line In, I hear my radio beautifully (and it's a great way to work...
    • homyakchik
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    • audio community support drivers line in mixer controls muting pc audio troubleshooting user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Window muting when out of focus

    Hello, Currently I'm running 2 3d games. When I switch from one to the other the audio for the other (now out of focus) mutes. If 2d applications such as flash or windows media player are playing audio, the sound for the 2d app is played regardless of window focus but the 3d app will lose...
    • Honis
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    • 3d games application behavior audio audio settings exclusive rights focus gaming muting onboard audio pci sound card troubleshooting windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Troubleshooting Windows 7 Volume Mixer Issues with Games and Communication Programs

    Volume Mixer in Windows 7 is very very annoying. I have been trying to disable it due to the issues it causes when playing games and running Ventrilo at the same time, or multiple programs at the same time. I have set the Volume Mixer to give both the game and Ventrilo or the accompanying...
    • Originengel
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    • alt-tab audio audio control audio issues audio settings background audio game settings games ghost bar media player mixer muffled audio muting sound options ventrilo volume management windows 7
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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