Windows 10: Slack breaks playback device on Windows 10, after troubleshooting with them, they point to...

Hi,Ever since the introduction of Huddles, Slack has been breaking "playback device" on Windows 10. I have a Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 connected remotely to my Dell XPS 15 work laptop. Until the introduction of Huddles, I had no issues with the Stereo mode and AG Audio Handset mode. One being for good audio, the other for fair/poor audio and microphone. But now, when I launch or have launched Slack, Windows 10 would not see the Stereo mode and I cannot retrieve it. The Surface Headphones is still connected, but the playback device "Headphones ... Stereo" disappears completely and I am l

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Issues with accessing playback devices after upgrading to Windows 10

Hi Vohn,

As you are facing issues with accessing the playback device option on your device, do not worry we will help you with this issue.

This issue might have occurred due to corrupted/ outdated audio drivers, try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to run
Hardware and Devices troubleshooter as it checks for common problems and makes sure that any new device or hardware connected to your PC is installed correctly.

• Press Windows key from the keyboard, type
  Troubleshooting and select it.
• Click on view all option on the upper left corner of
  Troubleshooting window.
• Select the Hardware and Device
  options from the list.
• Click Next to run the
  Hardware and Device Troubleshooter.

Step 2: I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft help article try the troubleshooting steps suggested and check if it helps.

Fix sound problems

Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.

Thank you.

 

At breaking point with Windows 10!!

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

I suggest you to Perform System Restore.

Since, the issue occurred after making changes in HKCR so, I suggest you to perform system restore.

Refer this section “Restore from a system restore point”
in the below link and check if it helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-10/windows-10-recovery-options



Important Note: Restoring won’t affect your personal files, but it will remove apps, drivers and updates installed after the restore point was made.

After performing System restore the try the following methods and check if it helps.



Method 2: Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with Internet connection. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue
is with your internet.

Refer these steps:

• 
  Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
  
• 
  Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.
  
• 
  Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.
  
• 
  Run the Internet Connection troubleshooter and Network Adapter troubleshooter.
  

Method 3.Try updating the Network Adapter drivers from the manufacturer's website and check if the issue persists.

Follow the steps to update the Network Adapter drivers:

a. Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.

b. Expand Network Adapter.

c. Right-click on the Ethernet and click on Update driver software.

d. Restart the computer and check.



Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.