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Windows playback devices defulting

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That works and the sound comes out of there.  But  then next time I turn on my computer it is changed back.

You could try clicking disable on that dropdown list. If you aren't using those speakers or headphones you could even try deleting them entirely from your list of playback devices.

So as you know windows defaults to your default playback device for sound every time you launch your pc.  So how do you change that device.  Basically, everytime I launch my pc the sound tries to come out "Speakers Razer Surround Audio Controller"  I now have a pair of USB headphones so they show up as there own device in the Playback devices area, how do I make my PC launch with them as the default sound device?  I am on Win7

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You should be able to just right click on the desired playback device and select "Set as default device" from the dropdown menu.

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You should be able to just right click on the desired playback device and select "Set as default device" from the dropdown menu.

That works and the sound comes out of there.  But  then next time I turn on my computer it is changed back.

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CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz
CPU Cooler: Corsair H50
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB
Storage: Western Digital Blue 500GB
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB G1
Case: Fractal Design Define S
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W

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That works and the sound comes out of there.  But  then next time I turn on my computer it is changed back.

You could try clicking disable on that dropdown list. If you aren't using those speakers or headphones you could even try deleting them entirely from your list of playback devices.

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You could try clicking disable on that dropdown list. If you aren't using those speakers or headphones you could even try deleting them entirely from your list of playback devices.

I disabled them.  I will tell you after next time I restart my computer if that works ;)

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CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz
CPU Cooler: Corsair H50
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB
Storage: Western Digital Blue 500GB
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB G1
Case: Fractal Design Define S
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W

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PLEASE SELECT 'AUTOMATIC' FOR FONT COLOR FOR DARK THEME USERS.


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I disabled them.  I will tell you after next time I restart my computer if that works ;)

You hadn't written back for a bit, so I thought I would try to get your attention if you were still online. Any luck?

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You hadn't written back for a bit, so I thought I would try to get your attention if you were still online. Any luck?

I haven't turned off my computer yet and I am working on school.  But thankfully I have the chrome extension so i got my desktop notification

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Obligatory PC specs

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz
CPU Cooler: Corsair H50
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB
Storage: Western Digital Blue 500GB
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB G1
Case: Fractal Design Define S
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W

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If you are new please read the CoC!

 Please FOLLOW YOUR OWN THREADS!


 Quote people when replying to them.


PLEASE SELECT 'AUTOMATIC' FOR FONT COLOR FOR DARK THEME USERS.


 Mark your problem as solved if answered and like all helpful information.


 DO NOT QUOTE IMAGES(!) just type -pic- or tag them as spoiler.


Don't criticize people for asking "stupid question".


There is actually a hidden search feature on the forums here: Search 


IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU'RE A FANBOY/FANGIRL. WHAT MATTERS IS THAT YOU DON'T LET THAT EFFECT YOUR HARDWARE RECOMMENDATIONS.


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