Change the default audio device and the recognition of the application

I'm new to Vista (home premium w/sp2) and I am confused by works the assignment of default device (control_panel-> sounds), specifically the device change with existing applications (running).

I change frequently between the speakers and the headphones - however, the change of output device is not recognized by running applications, such as iTunes or Firefox and will not be recognized until I have completely quit and restart the application.

Why?  It is extremely annoying and incoherent other well educated such as Mac OS X platforms.  I would just like to change the default audio output device, on the fly, without the need to restart applications.

I do something wrong or Vista offers this functionality to the end user?

Thank you!

Hello Wyntr,

Thank you for using the Microsoft answers Forum.

Currently, the function of switching between audio output devices is carried out manually. To make the selection, you can click the sound icon in the taskbar, then click the button at the bottom of the volume control Mixer. In the properties of the volume, you can click on devices in the upper left corner and select the appropriate device to make it the default for applications open from then on.

Let us know if this can help, or if you have additional questions on this subject.

Judd
Engineer Microsoft Support answers visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

Tags: Windows

Similar Questions

  • Can someone tell me what is the difference between a default playback device and a default communication device?

    original title: sound settings are very complex. Can someone tell me what is the difference between a default playback device and a default communication device?

    In fact, I use the recording software to record songs instead of downloading. Some recorders record their own drivers and they work fine. But sometimes, they do not respond. The DD Realtek Audio Manager is sick with something. People suffer a lot using this. My questions are endless. Some of them are:

    • What is "Realtek Digital Output?
    • Save devices-part of sound cards?
    • What are animals like 'Audio CD' and 'Stereo Mix' displayed on the DD Realtek Audio Manager?
    I'm sorry for not being specific, but I need a very good idea of how to deal with the settings of the sound in windows 7. And one thing, I have no microphone plugged but always Realtek HD Audio Manager detects? Why?

    Hi SandiKollol,

    A communication device can mean different things, but mostly it is used to allow voice communications on the internet.

    A playback device plays his return, such as your speakers or headphones.

    I hope this helps.

  • I get a popup that says no audio device imput found. Make sure that your audio hardware is workingand check your audio configuration in the audio device and sound themes control anel

    I get a popup that says that no sound device imput is to make sure that your audio hardware works and check your audio configuration in the audio device and sound control panel themes

    Hello

    1. what operating system is installed on the computer?

    2. when exactly you receive this pop up?

    3. able to play sounds using Windows Media Player?

    Please provide more information on the issue so that we can better help you.

    In the meantime, try the troubleshooting provided in the link below steps to solve the problem.

    No sound in Windows

    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/no-sound-in-Windows

  • headset is now "default communication device" and will not output audio in windows 8

    I have a HP envy sleekbook and since I upgraded to windows 8, the helmet is no longer considered as audio device by default and appear more like communications by default and only output device audio programs such as Skype.  Is their a way where I can make windows see it as audio device by default instead of a default communication device?

    Hi tg0006,

    Thanks for posting in the Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you are facing the issue with headphones are now "default communication device" and that you want to configure windows as audio device by default instead of a default communication device.

    I suggest you to see link and check.

    No sound in Windows

    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/no-sound-help#no-sound=Windows-8&V1H=win8tab2&V2H=win7tab2&V3H=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

    Please follow these recommended steps, review the additional information provided and after back if you still experience the issue. I will be happy to provide you with additional options available that you can use to get this resolved.

  • undefined by default audio device

    Dear experts,

    Mine is a Dell laptop, 1558 with windows 7, 64-bit, OS of upscale home. In the disorder shoot, he says, "is not defined by default Audio device. What is the problem because of who and how to solve the problem?

    Sound adjustment

    A. right click on the speaker on your taskbar icon

    B. Select "playback devices".

    C. in the white space and blank, right click and select both show disconnected devices / people with disabilities

    D. do you see icons for your audio device?

    E. Si you see now right click on the correct audio device, and then select "set as default device".

  • No Audio device and Audio HDA Bus Driver Error Win XP SP3

    Hello

    I'm running a put together computer, with Windows XP SP3. I've recently accidentally got rid of my sound on my computer, eliminating the bad program in Add/Remove programs. I know that my computer is running Intel (r) 82801 AA AC 97 Audio Control. So I went to the thought of their site, I had deleted the drivers and audio devices. I downloaded the current driver, but this has not fixed the problem even with an update. So I went hunting online and found this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9idzHNWZLP0

    , thinking maybe that would help me even though I am not a user real tek (have intel of course). But he said that it is compatible with windows xp. I tried downlaoding it and got the error: "could not complete the installation: missing Audio HDA Bus driver.

    So now, it seemed to me, I had not only a mistake, but two. I tried to download a driver of Bus HDA, but this failed. I tried to look in the Device Manager to see if there was a red or yellow marker next to my audio devices and maybe they needed to be reinstalled. Showing a problem there, he said nothing everythign was working properly. I tried to use Soundmax audio driver as well, but who was also discussed with the bus driver error. I also went to http://noaudiodevice.com , and these solutions do not work either because I was not faced with a problem of yellow or red marker. I also did this off stupidly deletling the bad thing no one updated.

    I'm almost at a loss at this point and was way over my head to start.
    I could really use some help. I know that my computer when I had one month ago second hand but wiped off, had run soundmax. If you need more information about my computer or screen shots please let me know. I looked at the subjects here, and none seem to adapt to this situation for me.

    Did you get the specific drivers for your motherboard?
    If this isn't the case, remember to search the downloads specific to what you have.

    You can try a system restore: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306084

  • I have no sound at all. I went to audio devices and it shows that I have no audio device and on each tab, I can't click on anything? IM using windows xp professional

    I have no sound at all.  I went to audio devices and it shows that I have no audio device and on each tab, I can't click on anything? IM using windows xp professional

    Looks like you ended up with a corrupted sndvol32.exe on your computer. This requires usually restore it from your disk system recovery or a recovery hard disk volume. He will have to type a few commands in the command line. Follow the detailed tutorial here to solve the problem of the Windows Volume control program is not installed.

    Some specific command line steps that require you to know exactly which drive is your recovery partition, then you won't be able to copy and paste the article orders, but the steps will get you to the solution.
  • What is a USB audio device and a Bluetooth HID device?

    What is the difference between a USB audio device and a Bluetooth HID device? Is there a difference? Different connection?

    My desktop computer shows the keyboard and mouse connections wireless in both places. I thought that I had to use the receiver provided with the mmouse and keyboard kit when I bought it and now I see it installed in two locations in the Device Manager. What does that mean?

    Hi jimafia,

    Let's start first of all, make sure you have software in place just in case you need more later.

    If they are the same exact drivers, it is possible that they have been installed twice, but the biggest problem is how much of usb devices you have connected?

    You can check and see when they have been installed in the properties for each driver.

    B Eddie

  • I Accedently disable my high definition Audio Device and I cannot get it back

    I Accedently disable my high definition Audio Device and I cannot get it back. IDK what to do but I do not see how to reactivate it.

    Hi MarkRampone,

    Thank you for posting in the Microsoft Community, where you can find all the answers related to Windows. It seems that you have disabled the Audio device high definition and you must activate it.

    In addition to answering these questions that would help us provide a better solution:

    1. How did did you disable the Audio device high definition?

    2. What is the brand and model of the computer you're using?

    Try the steps mentioned in this link and check:

    No sound in Windows
     

    Hope this information helps. If you have any other questions feel free to respond and we would be happy to help.

  • Firefox 5 is apparently not compatible with F-Secure Anti-virus; F-Secure repeatedly appears message "Changed the Application"; How to restore my previous version of Firefox?

    I just installed Firefox 5. Unfortunately, F-Secure "Application Control" now repeatedly appears "Change the Application" messages in an endless chain. It will not accept my attempts to 'Allow' the new version of Firefox. Since Firefox 5 is not compatible with F-Secure, I want to go back to my previous version of Firefox. I am very disappointed that you put me for all this trouble. How can I remove Firefox 5 and revert to the previous version of Firefox?

    good new update for firefox 5 was released today

  • I accidentally deleted my audio device and it states that my audio shortcut is zero, how do I get the sound back?

    While cleaning my computer to try to speed it up, I accidentally deleted the audio driver and now it says me that the audio driver must be installed and my audio shortcut is zero.

    I have tried everything I have to do?

    Go to the official website of the manufacturer (example: toshiba.com) and go to the support section and pilots. Physically look at your computer or laptop for the model (example: Toshiba Satellite A300-ST4505). Search for it on the site, download and install the audio driver for Windows XP.

  • How to change the application apps and the sysadmin password

    Hi expert,

    I know not how to change the password application and sysadmin in the oracle application. but I have a doubt.

    What is required at the bottom of the application when you go to change applications and the sysadmin password in the oracle application.

    Please suggest me what is the proper way to change the apps and the sysadmin password.

    to change the password for apps I followed the command below.

    FNDCPASS apps/apps 0 System/Manager SYSTEM APPLSYS < new password for applications >

    for sysadmin

    FNDCPASS apps/apps 0 USER sysadmin < new passwd for sysadmin > System/Manager

    Please clear my doubt.

    Thanks and greetings

    pritesh Rodriguez



    I know not how to change the password application and sysadmin in the oracle application. but I have a doubt.

    What is required at the bottom of the application when you go to change applications and the sysadmin password in the oracle application.

    You must stop the services before you can change the password of user apps, and then run the automatic configuration after changing the password and eventually train services to the top.

    Stop down services or the AutoConfig running is not required for SYSADMIN (and other users of the application).

    Please suggest me what is the proper way to change the apps and the sysadmin password.

    to change the password for apps I followed the command below.

    FNDCPASS apps/apps 0 SYSTEM APPLSYS System/Manager

    for sysadmin

    FNDCPASS apps/apps 0 system/sysadmin USER Manager

    Please clear my doubt.

    What change Applications using the apps schema password change Utility (FNDCPASS or AFPASSWD) (Doc ID 437260.1)

    Loss of password SYSADMIN. How to know the password of the user SYSADMIN (Doc ID 1066661.1)

    Thank you

    Hussein


  • "Missing audio device" and no sound in Windows XP

    Original title: audio missing on XP tried all I know except buying an another sham program they didappeared just and don't have any volume for nothing

    Need help to restore as soon as possible the devices audio missing message, according to Device Manager, lack nothing, but when I search for volume or volume control message is "no audio devices don't really want to pay mocrosoft because there is a problem they just know me system restore fixed and don't demand a solution to help no cost» greatlty appreciate someone who can lead me in the right direction

    Hi sova27,
     
    Look for the audio device in the properties of the device by default. Follow these steps to do the same thing:
    a. Click Start. Click on Control Panel.
    b. click on sounds and Audio devices.
    c. click on the Audio tab.
    d. choose the audio device by default in the menu drop-down.
    e. click on apply. Click OK.
     
    Check if this helps you fix the problem.
     

    You can also follow the solution of three steps listed in the link below and see if it helps you to fix the problem.

    No sound in Windows

  • Help that I have no audio device and my USB does not work :(

    Help me I have no audio device! All I did was put my laptop on the table and it turned off. When I turned it back on, it says that I have no audio devices installed. Ive tred reinstall and back and to update, but it did not work. Also, it is not detect my USB when I plug the power cord for my mp3 player and when I plug my network card. Can someone help me? I have windows XP and I have an IBM Thinkpad

    Hello

    • Is - what sound card is recognized in the BIOS?

    You can check these links:

    No noise in Windows

    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/no-sound-in-Windows

    Advanced troubleshooting tips for General USB for Windows XP problems

    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310575

  • No audio device and no playback device

    Hello, I am very frustrated. My computer crashed and I had to reinstall the operating system Windows XP with a CD. I was finally able to get to my desktop, but I lost all of my date. This doesn't bother me. My screen always seem to be on the Safe Mode (large letters, bad resolution, etc.), I was able to fix this by downloading some updates to the graphics drivers. Now: The big problem is that I have no sound. He said: No Audio device. Everything is gray out. I have installed all updates this website told me. Pack 3 Windows, updates of security 77, Fixit sofware to solve problems, check my audio card, etc. etc. It becomes infinite and I had installed updates and crazy things. All I want is my audio to work so my speakers have her again. I don't know what else to do after having tried all of these steps windows troubleshooting. All are the same, but not solve my problem. I already went to... Device Manager sound controllers, multimedia audio controllers, I restart those, disable and re-enable back. Every step of this troubleshooting and Microsoft and all the websites with forums like this. I have already installed as thigs gs... SOMEONE CAN REALLY HELP ME?

    Hello

    ·         What is the brand and model of the computer?

    ·         Have you tried to install the sound card drivers on the manufacturer's Web site?

    If Windows update is not able to find the drivers for the device so that Windows to recognize your sound card or processor, you must find and install a compatible driver on the manufacturer's Web site.

    No sound in Windows

    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/no-sound-in-Windows

    If the problem persists try contacting your computer manufacturer's support site. A it could be a problem with the hardware.

Maybe you are looking for