Edge switching from default sound output device to specific device when changing system sound device

Anonymous
2025-05-25T19:51:30+00:00

I have the same issue described here:
Edge switching from default sound output device to specific device - Microsoft Community

That thread hasn't a solution, and it's locked (good job!).
So I'm here, asking again for a solution.
I'll copy-paste the original message, btw.
"Kind of a hard issue to describe in a single sentence for the subject. This issue is more of an annoyance than an actual issue, and is somewhat intermittent (almost always happens but sometimes doesn't, not sure why). I regularly switch between headphones (motherboard audio listed as speakers) and a surround sound system (hdmi audio) by using the task bar sound icon drop down list. Most of the time, edge will not switch sound output to the new default audio device. If I go into the "App volume and device preferences" section of advanced sound options after switching the system audio device through the taskbar, I can see that edge will have switched the output from using the default device to the specific device that it was originally using. Switching the output option back to default device will route the sound properly"

Microsoft Edge | Audio and video playback | Windows 10

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-06-02T14:59:27+00:00

    Are you serious?
    A complete OS reinstall for an issue on your browser?

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-06-07T11:47:39+00:00

    Anyone else have a better idea than an operating system reinstall?

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-06-16T14:00:00+00:00

    Hi Alessandro Patriarca

    Yes, in-place repair will reinstall OS however, this will not delete your apps and files. I know this may sound overwhelming but it can help especially software related issues.

    Regards,

    Fritz-Bald

    Microsoft Community

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-06-18T17:24:31+00:00

    HiAlessandro Patriarca

    We have noticed that you have not responded to our last message in your Community post. We would like to know whether the issue you have raised with us is still ongoing. If yes, please reply to our thread and continue our conversation.

    We await your response.

    Regards,

    Fritz-Bald

    Microsoft Community

    Moderator

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-06-20T16:40:59+00:00

    Hi Alessandro Patriarca

    This my 2nd follow-up regarding your issue. We would like to know if the issue you have raised to us is still on-going. If yes, please reply to the thread so we can continue troubleshooting your concern.

    Regards,

    Fritz-Bald

    Microsoft Community

    Moderator

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