Keyboard Controls Trigger Windows Audio Controls After Pressing Play in Unity

Problem Description:

Every time I press “Play” in Unity to enter Play Mode, any key press triggers the Windows audio control panel (e.g., play, pause, volume adjustments).

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Open a Unity project.
  2. Click “Play” to start Play Mode.
  3. Press any key on the keyboard.

What I’ve Tried:

  • Checked keyboard drivers.
  • Disabled Xbox Game Bar.
  • Reviewed Unity Input Manager settings.

Screenshot:

Below is a screenshot showing the issue.