Microphone Levels Reset After Reboot Windows 11 Fix [2026]

Quick Answer: Mic levels reset due to app taking exclusive control. Disable "Allow applications to take exclusive control" in microphone properties.

Fix

Disable Exclusive Mode

Control Panel → Sound → Recording → Mic → Advanced → Uncheck exclusive mode

Set Default Format

Control Panel → Sound → Recording → Mic → Advanced → Set format → Apply

Update Driver

Device Manager → Audio inputs → Microphone → Update driver

Check App Settings

Teams/Zoom → Settings → Uncheck "Automatically adjust microphone volume"

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