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.

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