Windows 10: Easy swap between audio sources (Update)

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Windows Update removes my Primary Audio Source

I have been struggling with this issue for quite some time. The new service update for Windows 10 leaves my computer in a position where, after the update, for no apparent reason, my main Audio Source is no longer recognized by windows.

After realizing it was the update causing my sound to disappear, I un-updated, but Windows forced me to re-update on six separate occasions. I finally had found a means of restoring before the update and not allowing Windows to update again, and I stayed like
that for several months, hoping a new update would fix it.

Just recently, when I realized Windows was having difficulty with my webcam, causing a variety of debilitating and inexplicable crashes and bugs with various webcam related services, I tried to troubleshoot that. The Windows GetHelp suggested I update windows
first, and then it would be able to troubleshoot. I did.

The webcam still didn't work, and none of the rest of the troubleshooting helped, and now my audio device was gone again too. I don't even care about the webcam anymore, I just want my sound back.

I have an audio interface connected to my computer, an HTC Vive with a speaker, and some extra audio sources for Steam's streaming services, and even a virtual audio source, and they are all unaffected. But when I update, the speakers that I labelled "Primary
Sound Device" disappears from the list of devices.

The audio troubleshooter can't help me, as it does not even show up in the list of devices to troubleshoot. Uninstalling/reinstalling the drivers can't help me, as the device doesn't show up in the list of devices. I have tried the SFC, and no issues are found.
It is incomprehensible.

Someone who knows what's happening, please help.

 

Counter-Strike: Source Update Available

Updates to Counter-Strike: Source and the Source Engine have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The specific changes include:

• Added cs_militia with High Dynamic Range (HDR) lighting
• Fixed player name crash exploit
• Fixed rare visibility issue near portals such as doorways and windows
• Fixed a bug that occasionally resulted in doors becoming stuck closed
• Fixed animation issue with shotgun reloads interrupting fire animations
• Fixed bug where footsteps sometimes sounded for crouched players on stairs or slopes (they no longer do)
• Fixed buy menu locking up if keypad Enter is bound to "buymenu"
• Detail props sway in the breeze now
• Underwater observers no longer play drowning damage sounds
• Hostages can open doors and step up onto ledges/stairs now

Source: Steam

 

Can not record audio.

Hi,

We suggest that you run troubleshooting for Audio Recording by following these steps:

• Type troubleshooting on the search box.
• Click View all.
• Select Recording Audio.
• Follow the steps to troubleshoot Recording Audio.

Let us know if you need further help.