Windows 10: Why does Host Process for Windows Services access my microphone?

Why does Host Process for Windows Services access my microphone? If I delete this through my Bitdefender Total Security, what impact will it have to my system?

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Host Process for Windows Service using Microphone all the time....

Hello,

I have been having troubles with my Bluetooth headphones playing regular audio when selected stereo function vs. AG- Hands free. And I narrowed down the issue to being that a process is constantly using the microphone and so the audio is not out-putting. I figure this out because the only way to get the stereo function to work is to turn off all use of the microphones. I will attach screenshots.

Anyway, I noticed the Host Process for windows is always using the microphone... and so I am trying to figure out how to turn that off specially that without having to turn off the whole use of the microphone. Because I still need other things to be able to use the microphone when they turn on like zoom. Also, I went through and made sure all of Cortana is turned off, but maybe I am missing something in that part.

Here are screenshots that might help explain the issue.








Windows 1903

Thank you,

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Okay I feel like I could've spent a bit more time researching how to fix this, but I found a Reddit post that just fixed it for me... I will link that here --> Link
Credit to where credit is due





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Host Process for Windows Services constantly using microphone

I am very disappointed with this issue.

Host Process for Windows Services constantly using microphone

 

Host Process for Windows Services uses my microphone all the time

Hello vilaugra, welcome to the Microsoft community, I'll be happy to help you today;

I understand that the Windows Host Process uses your Microphone constantly;

Initially I suggest that you check if the option "Listen to my device" is activated;

Open the control panel and click on Hardware and Sound;

Click on Sound;

Click on the Recording tab;

Select your Default Microphone and click Properties;

Click the Listen tab;

Disable the option "Listen to this device";

Click Apply;

Restart your PC and check if the Windows Host Process still uses your microphone;

Hope this helps, see you soon!