Windows 10: Audio not working when switching accounts

Discus and support Audio not working when switching accounts in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hey, I have been searching for a fix in regards to this issue and it is an issue. When switching accounts on my PC the audio stops working. There are... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Sannas30, Apr 13, 2019.

  1. Sannas30 Win User

    Audio not working when switching accounts


    Hey,


    I have been searching for a fix in regards to this issue and it is an issue. When switching accounts on my PC the audio stops working. There are only two ways of rectifying this. Log out of the account that you most recently logged into(YOU HAVE TO DO THIS), then log into the account that was logged into in the first place and log out, don't switch user actually log out. Then log into the account that you want sound on. this works for me 90% of the time the other 10% I have to ensure all accounts are logged out from and then restart the PC and that will rectify it, again if you don't log out first it may not work.

    Now according to this QA this is by design????? https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...ar-music/8bb0e3a0-8269-400b-8add-be2841d5c204

    If this is true that's absolutely insane, I consider myself an open thinker, but I cannot find any logical explanation as to why this would be an intentional design flaw.

    Microsoft please remove this ludicrous design stupidity.

    :)
     
    Sannas30, Apr 13, 2019
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  2. kelsofg Win User

    No audio when switching accounts

    When there is currently a user logged into my computer the audio works fine for that user. However, upon switching users without logging out, the audio does not work for the newly logged-in account. When I log out of the account with working audio and log
    back into the account without audio, the audio now works! Any help would be super appreciated.
     
    kelsofg, Apr 13, 2019
    #2
  3. Airplane mode switch not working

    Since the troubleshooting steps that were provided did not resolve the issue, we suggest switching on the Radio Management Service. To do that, please follow the steps below:

    • Press Windows key + R.
    • Type services.msc, then hit Enter.
    • Search for Radio Management Service.
    • Right-click, then choose Start.

    Note: Never ever set this service to "Disabled".

    Get back to us if the steps won't work.
     
    Marilou Ser, Apr 13, 2019
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  4. Vesao Win User

    Audio not working when switching accounts

    Remove account


    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
      Code:
      net user test /del
     
    Vesao, Apr 13, 2019
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