After Windows 11 24h2 Microphone keeps unmuting whenever application tries accesses mic.

Anonymous
2024-12-04T14:14:35+00:00

Using an Razer Siren X mic., with dedicated mute button with is a physical switch (but apparently not, at least learned that with newest Windows 11 24h2), even thou I set mic to be muted all the time, if I open Discord/join call/start a video game (with voice chat disabled), anything that asks for accesses to mic., windows switch from muted (red) state to unmuted (green). It's really concerning privacy vise, if any application can unmute mic. on there own (keeping in mind, the button should cut sounds only from mic., side and not on windows), seen some similar problems with some Logitech headsets too.

Windows/applications should never have ability unmute microphone on there own ! I can understand when it's mute/unmute happens inside windows audio control (like Win+alt+K), but take control over physical device shouldn't be allowed in any case

There's some other strange audio related things too, like Steam not having ability to record/stream sound from specific application with the latest win11 24h2 update, looks like what ever 24h2 did with audio back-end is messed up in more then one way.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-12-10T13:25:08+00:00

    Hello, PauliusRuplys,welcome to inquire about the Microsoft Community.

    Thank you for your feedback. According to your description, you are experiencing an issue where a specific microphone automatically unmutes itself after an update.

    This may be due to the fact that the microphone's mute status is implemented through the driver, and once the working application is changed, that status does not apply to the new application, resulting in the mute being lifted. To fix this issue, you need to report it to the microphone's manufacturer, and they will resolve it through a driver update.

    In any case, Windows does not automatically decide whether a device is muted, so please understand.

    In addition, you can also submit your questions through the FeedbackHub (if convenient, please provide as much detail as possible, including pictures, videos, etc.).

    Send feedback to Microsoft with the Feedback Hub app

    Please share the feedback link after submitting, I will submit your feedback to the relevant team for investigation through internal channels.

    Wishing your problem an early resolution

    Lugoo Bei | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-12-06T09:39:44+00:00

    Me too I have HYPERX Quadcast S mic and since the update the mic keeps unmuting itself when I open apps games or do anything that tries to have mic access this is very bad for my privacy I need help. And really how is Microsoft keep pulling **** like this at this day and age is beyond me. please I need help

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