Microphone is picking up output audio that my headset is receiving

I have a problem that I hope can be fixed. I just recently bought a new computer and I did not have the same issue on the old computer (which was XP). The one I have now is Windows 7 64 bit home premium. Same headset and everything. Not using a sound card either, just using an integrated one.

The problem I am having is this: when talking to someone in Skype, my microphone is somehow picking up any output audio that my headset is receiving. For example when I'm playing any game or listening to music and talking to someone, they can hear everything that is happening with crystal clearness. This was not happening on my old computer with the same headset. So I'm guessing it's a Windows 7 thing but I have combed every option and I just don't know what to do. They say it sounds like I'm not even using a headset at all and people tell me to turn off my speakers and put on my headset all the time when this isn't the case!

It's not because my sound is on max either, if I have the sound at 20% they hear it at the exact same level on top of listening to me talk. I have combed tons of forums and even found another thread with the same issue, but it was outdated from 2 years ago and no fixes for Windows 7.

I realllly need some help. Any is appreciated.

Right click the speaker Icon and select playback devices>>>Communications>>>Mute all other sounds

That does make it stop, yes. But it mutes everything, so I can't hear the music and/or whatever video game I'm playing as soon as I call someone. Pvping on WoW for example requires that I play with sound and be talking to someone on Skype.

Nice try though.

Im reviving this thread since I have the exact same problem.

I've tried both disabling stereo mix and enabling it but having it muted. None of it worked.

it sounds like your sound driver is to set to "everything you hear" or something like that.

Please elaborate.

OK, I don't have an example in front of me right now because I'm remembering a computer setup I had years ago.

I had a ATI Radeon AIW 9700 Pro video card with a TV turner build into it. I also had a Creative Audigy sound card. To record a TV program with audio I had to set the recording part of the sound driver to "Everything You Hear" or something like that; it's been a LONG time, and I don't remember exactly what the situation was. The TV recording would also have ambient sounds from the room my computer was in unless I unplugged my mic. I suspect you have a similar issue with your sound card, but probably not the same hardware. That's all I remember. You'll have to take a look at the recording part of your sound card driver and see if you have something similar.

same problem driving me nut not being able to listen to music while on team speak

MSI 970A-G45 AMD 970 Socket AM3+ Motherboard
on board sound
turtle beach x12 head set

it does the same thing with starcraft 2

figured it out for me at least lots of google searching everyone is talking about this stereo mix option im like wtf where is this searching all the WINDOWS options when I should have been looking in realtek device advanced settings
check the option separate all input jacks as independent input jacks

I'm having this same issue, but my realtek settings do not look like that. What version are you using?