Correction, 10 October 2026: an earlier version of this article explained how to stop Skype lowering the computer volume. Microsoft retired Skype on 5 May 2025, so this guide has been withdrawn.
From the archive. This article was published before Make Tech Easier changed ownership in April 2026.
How to Stop Skype from Lowering Your Computer's Volume
This guide has been withdrawn. Microsoft retired Skype on 5 May 2025.
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