Windows 10: It is almost 2021 And audio device auto switching still persists...time to fix it ?

I have the same annoying issue several people have with Windows 10 switching the default audio device to what it chooses.

I've shuffled through the posts and fixes from several people but they're all temporary.


Is it so hard to code in Windows to maintain the damn audio settings to what we have them set to be?!

I have 3 monitors on 2 on display ports and 1 on HDMI and I'm sick and tired having to go to device manager every time I have a Gfx card update and disable devices every now and then, so that Windows doesn't switch my audio outputs to what I haven't set them to be!

Also, my Desktop computer is an Audio workstation, and windows repeatedly keeps making my audio interface the default device resulting in it not being available for my DAW software....I have to go to settings....switch devices so that windows routes audio back to the realtek driver and device, then use my hardware as I should.


This happened just now...again....and I'm seriously fed up with this issue.


Seriously now, can't people over there at microsoft fix this? It's been going on for years now.


I've been a Windows fanboy for years Vs @pple, but lately I've started considering jumping ship due to issues like this, minor yes, but many minor issues make for a big one, namely the OS.


Windows has to stop resetting how we've configured our system to be, there's a reason we do it and it affects our work.

:)

 

Auto switch in audio device not working

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand the inconvenience you are facing with the audio output.
In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

• What is the Windows 10 version and Build installed? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
  
• What is the make and model of the PC?
  
• Are you aware of any recent changes on the PC, prior to this issue?

Please provide us the screenshot of the window where you are switching the audio devices. Please follow the steps mentioned in the

screenshot posted by Shawn 'Cmdr' Keene on Oct 2, 2015 to post the screenshots.) Do not share any personal information in the screenshots.

Meanwhile we would like you to uninstall the sound/audio driver from the device manager and re-install it the PC manufacturer website.

1. Press Windows + X and click on Device Manage.
2. Expand or double-click Audio Inputs and Outputs.
3. Right-click on the listed driver, and then select
   Uninstall device
4. Select Delete the driver software for this device, and then click Uninstall.
5. Follow the onscreen steps and restart the PC.
6. Upon restart, install the Audio drivers from computer manufacturer website.

Regards,

Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Problems switching audio devices

Hi toiren,



Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for posting your query.



To understand the issue better, I would like to know what is the make and model of the computer?



I appreciate the steps you have perform, let’s try simple methods and check if this helps.

Method 1.

I would suggest you to run sound audio troubleshooter, it will automatically detect the problem and fix it. Follow the below method.

• 
  Press Windows key + R and click on
  Control Panel.
  
• 
  Click on View by: category and click on
  Small icon.
  
• 
  Now click on troubleshooting and click on
  Hardware and Sound.
  
• 
  Click on Playing Audio and Click on Next button.
  

If the issue still persist, try the below method:



Method 2.

I suggest you to update the audio driver and check.

• 
  Press Windows key + X and select
  Device manager.
  
• Now click on Audio input and outputs and right click on it and
  update the software.

If the issue still persist, I recommend you to go to the computer manufacturer website and download the latest updated sound adapter for Windows 10 and install the same. If the available driver is not for Windows 10 try installing the
driver in compatibility mode.

• 
  Right-click on the setup file of the driver and select Properties.
  
• 
  Select Compatibility tab.
  
• 
  Check Run this program in Compatibility mode.
  
• 
  Let the driver install and then check the functionality.
  

And also visit the below link for No sound in Windows (Steps applies to Windows 10).

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/fix-sound-problems#v1h=tab01



Hope this helps. Keep posting us with the status we will be glad to help you.

 

Switching between bluetooth audio devices.

Thank you for the information.

Try doing the following steps below to switch between your audio devices:

For Windows 10, 1607 version:

• Click on the sound icon in the notification area.
• Click Select playback device.
• Select the audio device you want to use from the menu.

For previous versions of Windows:

• Right-click on the speaker icon in the notification area.
• Click Select Playback devices to select your preferred/default speaker.
• Click on Playback tab to see the list of the devices.
• Right-click on the preferred device then select Enable.
• To make the device as your default audio, right-click on the chosen device then select
  Set as Default Device.

Don't hesitate to get back to us if you need further assistance.