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Hello,
Windows 11 keeps swapping between audio output devices at random times. Even if I "don't allow" a device in the settings or disable it through 'more sound settings'. Sometimes it happens after a reboot, sometimes it just does it for no reason. Sometimes it goes well for a day, maybe two, and then it'll swap things around again.
Is there a way for me to 'lock' the output device? My default device is set as the default. Sometimes it changes volume to maximum after a swap which you can probably understand is very inconvenient.
Did I miss a setting somewhere?
I'm using my earbuds plugged in to one of my monitors and the monitor is connected through DP, so the audio controller is my graphics card (nvidia) rather than the on-board one.
Can anyone help me out?
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Further to your experience, the latest disruption in productivity is that my sound disappears whenever I have a Zoom call. I get set up for the call and then as soon as I connect, no sound; inevitably forcing me to leave the meeting and restart my laptop.
I have a similar problem. It does not appear to change source by it self, but there may be no sound on the speakers - even though settings show them active. System sounds come through, but not video or mp3 sounds from e.g. browser or VLC. Usually, connecting my earphones will direct the sound to my earphones. When I take them out, sound often returns to the speakers - but not always - WHY?
Then sometimes, one browser will play and another one will not. Also, changing from Stereo to mono and back to stereo sometimes works. But what is really weird is that the sound may come back 10 secs AFTER I made the switch. How on earth does that happen.
I think it got fixxed with the latest w11 insider build because for me it doesnt switch by itself anymore
Hi Jack, I echo your sentiments. I am beyond frustrated that my brand new Dell XPS Plus experience now feels inferior because Windows 11 (on a recent update) replaced the original speaker driver with their own, and it keeps migrating while the laptop is in use. I tried reinstalling the original recommended Realtek driver only to have it hijacked again. The only thing that consistently works is restarting my laptop which of course requires me to shut down more vulnerable apps like Outlook before doing so. A royal pain.
Is anyone at Microsoft listening?
god i wish i could work for microsoft because it seems the only advice and or solutions you people have is..... "Have you tried the Audio Troubleshooter"
here let me give you a automated detailed response on how to use the Audio Troubleshooter.....
what a joke like you guys get paid how much to divert customers to an automated far to broad troubleshooting program that 9 times out of 10 never actually gets the issue solved....
how do i apply for your job lawlz....
ive had the same sound issue for a yr and have gone from windows 10 to windows 11 only to have the same issue follow to this operating system
and i know the fault lies in your garbage **** Real Tek drivers that have seriously been a thorn in the side of anyone running windows since idk when you all implemented them
