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Fix: Windows 10 Volume Keeps Going Up Automatically

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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When the volume increases automatically on your Windows 10 device, the problem could either be software or hardware related, such as mic/headset settings, or sound/audio drivers which bring it up.

No matter the cause, this article should help you resolve the sound issue even if you’re not a tech expert.

Before we jump into the solutions, make sure you perform these preliminary checks:

If you’ve already gone through all of these, but none helped, move on to the steps below.

What can I do if the sound goes automatically up on my PC?

1. Update sound driver

Alternatively, uninstall your audio driver fromDevice Manager, by right-clicking on it and selectingUninstall. Restart your device and Windows will attempt to reinstall the driver.

You can also use the generic audio driver that comes with Windows fromDevice Manager.

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2. Run the Audio troubleshooter

3. Run hardware and device troubleshooter

4. Check sound settings

Note:If the Roll Back Driver option is grayed out, it means that your system is running the default and standard sound driver.

You can download the most current audio driver directly from the Realtek website or your device manufacturer’s website, then install it.

5. Disable sound effects

6. Try different audio formats

7. Set default audio device from USB or HDMI

8. Uncheck Loudness Equalization

Were you able to fix Windows 10 sound increases automatically using any of these fixes? Let us know in the comments section below.

Fix: Windows 10 Volume Keeps Going Up Automatically#

What can I do if the sound goes automatically up on my PC?#

1. Update sound driver#

2. Run the Audio troubleshooter#

3. Run hardware and device troubleshooter#

4. Check sound settings#

5. Disable sound effects#

6. Try different audio formats#

7. Set default audio device from USB or HDMI#

8. Uncheck Loudness Equalization#