audioskypewindows 10
I am using Skype on Windows 10, and there are no menus at the top (as shown in the image) and there is nowhere to click to lower volume when in a call. What I wish to do is to make the sound from that call lower, while keeping other sound from other apps as normal. Is this possible? I remember that before, there was a connection bar you could click when in a call to adjust volume, but this is no longer there. Also I find it strange that there is no menu, perhaps I have a wrong version of Skype?
Regarding skype, this is happening because it's treating Skype as "Communications Activity". CHange what happens when it detects communications activity via the Sounds screen.
From the link in your question:
Communications apps will always attenuate other system sounds when a call comes in on a communications stream type. If background music was playing, to hear the music again while in a call, the user can bring the music app to the foreground (snap the app or just bring it forward full screen) and then rune [sic] 1 applies.
You can get straight to the Sounds screen by right-clicking the volume icon in the task bar on the desktop and choosing "Sounds", or as below, via the control panel.
You can change what happens by opening the control panel (type "control panel" at the start menu) and search for "Sound" (in the top right search bar).
Once you have the Sounds screen open choose the communications tab. Select the do nothing option.
Open your Lync Settings and select Audio Device. Adjust the sliders all the way to the right.
This should take care of it (It took care of it for me). Good luck!
Best Answer
Click with right mouse button on the Sound icon in system tray and open Volume Mixer. There you can adjust the volume independently for each application.