We have prepared a few methods which might help you resolve the problem and we hope you check them out before calling it quits. Follow the steps below carefully and good luck!
What Causes Skype “Share System Sound” Not to Work on Windows?
There aren’t many causes which prevent the “Share system sound” feature to function improperly in Skype but it’s possible to find two distinct scenarios which account for at least 90% of the problem’s occurrences. Check it out below in order to prepare for troubleshooting the problem!
Solution 1: Do Nothing When Windows Detects Communications Activity
This option inside Sound settings in Control Panel is used to silence your computer if it notices any communications activity such as incoming or outgoing calls. However, this comes into conflict with the Skype “Share system sound” option as you definitely don’t want to silence sound on your computer. Performing the steps below should clear this confusion!
Solution 2: Stop Automatically Adjusting Speaker Settings
This method is largely similar to Solution 1 because of the fact it deals with automatic audio adjustment when a call is being made or received. This time, however, the option to change audio settings is located in the Skype client. Skype can also manage the audio levels which change when a call is made and you should disable that by following the steps presented below!
Solution 3: Update Audio Drivers
Many users have reported that updating to the latest drivers fo managed to resolve the problem immediately. Since drivers are often not updated automatically, it’s very important to keep them up to date in order to prevent problems such as this one from happening. Follow the steps below in order to update your audio drivers.
Solution 4: Reinstall Skype
If all methods above fail to work, reinstalling Skype is the last method which can help you resolve the problem on your computer. It should be fast and painless if you follow all the steps properly!
