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Disabling a specific program from accessing my microphone

I recently bought Killer Instinct on Steam and found out your microphone is always on in the lobbies. There is no way to mute myself in game other than not using my mic at all

I want to use my mic on other chatting apps like Discord while I play the game, but the game is always listening in. 

Is there a way to disable my microphone on specific programs while allowing them to run on others?

Hi Lameoverdose

My name is Andre Da Costa; an Independent Consultant, Windows Insider MVP and Windows & Devices for IT MVP. I'm here to help you with your problem.

You can toggle off the Mic for specific apps in Start > Settings > Privacy > Microphone

Scroll down to the app then toggle it off.
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Andre Da Costa
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I recently bought Killer Instinct on Steam and found out your microphone is always on in the lobbies. There is no way to mute myself in game other than not using my mic at all

I want to use my mic on other chatting apps like Discord while I play the game, but the game is always listening in. 

Is there a way to disable my microphone on specific programs while allowing them to run on others?

  1. Open the settings app
  2. Go to Privacy - Microphone.
  3. On the right, disable the toggle switch under Allows apps to access your microphone. When access is allowed for the operating system    as described above, all apps get access permissions by default.                                                                                                                  4. In the list below, you can control microphone access for certain apps individually. Every listed app has its own toggle option which you can enable or disable.
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Hi Lameoverdose
Greetings! I am Vijay, an Independent Advisor.

Windows Key+i > Privacy > Microphone > Let apps use my Microphone should be ON and specific app should be ON under Choose apps that can use your Microphone.

Do let me know if you have any more question or require further help.
Sincerely yours,
Vijay A. Verma @ https://excelbianalytics.com

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It doesn't show the program on list

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I did some research and it appears to not be possible for this game.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/577940/discussio...

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.
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