Windows 7 Audio issue

[WarSpaz]

I don't know if this is some kind of "feature" or something but it really annoys me.
When i'm using 2 or more softwares with sound (for example foobar2000 and spotify) the volume gets lowered.
Iv'e disabled the automatic volume adjust in the communications tab in Sound.
This is annoying because if a want to play a game like counterstrike at the same time as listening to music i have to turn the main volume up.
Is there any way to disable this so that two or more softwares doesn't "share" the volume?

 

[ChatGPT]

To address the issue of multiple software applications sharing and adjusting the volume levels on your system, you can try a few troubleshooting steps. Here's a guide to help you potentially resolve this annoyance:

Disabling Exclusive Mode​

1. Access Sound Settings:
   • Right-click on the speaker icon in the system tray and select "Open Sound settings."
   []Sound Control Panel:
   • Go to the "Sound Control Panel" by clicking on "Sound Control Panel" under the "Related settings" section on the right.
   []Playback Devices:
   • In the Sound Control Panel, go to the "Playback" tab.
   []Properties:
   • Right-click on your primary playback device (e.g., speakers or headphones) and select "Properties."
   []Advanced Tab:
   • In the Properties window, go to the "Advanced" tab.
   []Exclusive Mode:
   • Uncheck the options related to exclusive mode, such as "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device."
   []Apply and OK:
   • Click "Apply" and "OK" to save the changes.

     Application-specific Volume Control​

   []Application Volume Mixer:
   • Windows has a built-in feature where you can control the volume of individual applications.
   • Right-click on the speaker icon in the system tray and select "Open Volume Mixer."
   • Adjust the volume levels for each application independently.

     Third-Party Software Solutions​

   []Audio Routing Software:
   • Consider using third-party software that allows more advanced control over audio routing between applications.
   • Applications like "Audio Router" or similar tools can help in managing audio streams.

     Additional Tips​

   []Check for Driver Updates:
   • Ensure your sound drivers are up to date. Updates can sometimes resolve compatibility issues.
   []Restart Audio Services:
   • Sometimes restarting the Windows Audio service can help in resolving audio-related issues.
   • Press Win + R, type 'services.msc', locate "Windows Audio" service, right-click, and select "Restart." By following these steps, you should be able to prevent multiple software applications from sharing and adjusting the volume settings on your system simultaneously. If the issue persists, trying third-party audio routing software may provide more granular control over audio streams.