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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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This has been going on since Windows 10. No matter what I do something changes the defaults to my monitor audio. Its even worse for me because i have three monitors with audio. I just want to use my RME Audio Device and WIN10/11 always at some point changes audio without me making the change.
Just another reason why I hate Windows 11. This is the worst OS since Windows ME and Windows 8. For me Win 11 is the top when it comes to having to reinstall. No other OS was as bad as this.
The correct answer as of February 12, 2024 is NO.
There is currently NO option in Windows 11 to select ONE OR MORE preferred output devices and disable ALL others.
There is NO option to flat out disable audio routing via USB-C or via HDMI at a system level.
There is NO option to disable automatic switching of audio device when a new one is recognized. ANY newly connected device will come with a risk to start playing automatically, whether or not it was previously recognized and disabled.
The problem WILL NOT be resolved and people will keep having issues and posting this question until these fixes are implemented.
this STUPID new update ruined everything all over again by re-enabling and installing all drivers...
My windows' 11 laptop decided to stop letting me use the mic and I went over the settings and device manager and everything and Zoom sure doesn't work without a mic and yeah I know how the settings work there too.
Speak of the devil. Woke my pc and it happened again.
