Games start on very low volume

[ale.dima]

Hi, I'm having this annoying issue where games start on very low volume, but when I press one of the volumes button, either to increase or decrease it, the volume adjust itself. I don't know if this is a game issue or a steam issue, but it appens only on steam. Anyone experiencing the same issue and have some fixes? THank you all.

[Fearagen]

1. Check in-game audio settings:

Start the game and look for audio settings within the game's options menu. Make sure the volume settings are appropriately configured and not set too low.

2. Verify Steam audio settings:

Open the Steam client and go to "Steam" in the top-left corner. Select "Settings" from the drop-down menu. In the settings window, navigate to the "Audio" tab. Ensure that the volume sliders for both "Master Volume" and "Application Volume" are set to an adequate level.

3. Adjust Windows volume settings:

It's possible that the issue is related to your overall Windows volume settings. Try the following steps:
Right-click on the volume icon in the Windows taskbar and select "Open Volume Mixer."
Check if the volume slider for the game you're experiencing issues with is set too low. Adjust it accordingly.
Additionally, ensure that the overall system volume is set to an appropriate level.

4. Update audio drivers:

Outdated or incompatible audio drivers can sometimes cause issues with volume control. Visit the website of your computer or sound card manufacturer and check for any available driver updates. Install the latest drivers if necessary.

5. Disable exclusive mode:

Some audio devices have an exclusive mode that can interfere with volume control in certain applications. To disable exclusive mode:
Right-click on the volume icon in the Windows taskbar and select "Sounds."
In the "Playback" tab, right-click on your default playback device and choose "Properties."
Go to the "Advanced" tab and uncheck the option that says "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device."
Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.

6. Restart Steam and your computer:

Sometimes a simple restart can help resolve various software-related issues. Close Steam, restart your computer, and then launch Steam again to see if the problem persists.