Windows 10: Cannot change sound device

I want to extend my display on a TV HDMI port and have the sound go to the TV. When I select the TV in the Sound Settings, it selects TV but immediately changes back to speakers. When I go to Manage Sound Devices and test the TV output, the test sound can be heard on the TV .


Sound output to the TV worked before. Zoom output to the TV works properly but Zoom has its own sound control.


I am using Windows 10.

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Good surround sound headset

I know you say you're not that guy, but stepping into the $250+ range really brings a change in build quality that might have you never having to buy another set. Otherwise, getting 6 speakers with decent sound in a headset is hard, and that's what you are asking for, and I have no suggestions, but just a bump up the list. *Stick Out Tongue

 

start up sound not changing

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



The option to change the sound for Windows Logon and Logoff is ideally hidden from the list in Sound Options by default.

However, although not recommended, if you want the option for customization, you can make couple of changes in the registry to enable the option.



I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below to fix the issue.



Step 1

Registry modification

Note: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully.
For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.

Link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/322756/how-to-back-up-and-restore-the-registry-in-windows

1. Open the run command, type in regedit and hit
   Enter.
   
2. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER/AppEvents/EventLabels/WindowsLogon.
   
3. Open the WindowsLogon folder.
   
4. Double click on ExcludefromCPL key.
   
5. Change the value from 1 to 0. Click on OK
   

Step 2

1. Open the Control Panel > Sound > Click on
   Sound tab.
   
2. Scroll down and select Windows Logon Entry.
   
3. Click Browse to search your computer for a replacement sound.
   
4. Shut down the device.
   
5. Restart the device and check the status of the issue.
   

Please keep us updated about the status of the issue.



Regards,

Muralidhar

Microsoft Community Moderator

 

unknown USB device

Hi Ali,

To better assist you, kindly provide some more information regarding the issue:

• 
  When did the issue start?
  
• 
  Were there any changes made before the issue occurred?
  
• 
  Were there any error messages?
  
• 
  What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
  

We suggest that you run the
Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter
and check if there are any changes. To run the
Troubleshooter, follow these steps:

• 
  On the search bar, type
  Troubleshooting
  and hit
  Enter.
  
• 
  Choose
  Hardware and Sound.
  
• 
  Click on
  Hardware and Devices
  to run the
  Troubleshooter.
  

We'll be waiting for any updates regarding this matter.

Regards.