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I've had this head set for a while. It a Sound Blaster Arena Surround headset. Normally I have no problem switching between my main soundcard and my usb soundcard (headset).

After restarting earlier today i am not able to switch the default audio device. Certain programs only use the default sound device to emit sound.

Is there something that im doing wrong, i goto my sound devices, click on my head set, then use as default. When i hit ok and go back to that window it says my speakers are back to the default device. When i select my headset the apply button doesn't enable.

Whats wrong?
 

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Go to the Control Panel then click on Sound. You should see the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon there. Click on that. When it loads up, double click on the two jack images below "Analogue" and you'll get a choice of headphone or line out.
See if this resolves your issue!
 

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I do not have a "Realtek HD Audio Manager" icon in my control panel. And the headset is a USB headset.
 

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Are all you drivers up to date?
Look in Device Manager for yellow shield signs. If so up date from manufactures website.
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP M9077c
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Intel(R)Core(TM)2 quad [email protected] 2.39GHz
Motherboard
ASUSeK
Memory
6GB DDR2 6400
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 8500/512MB
Sound Card
Realtek High Def Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP w2408 LCD 24" widescreen
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Cooling
6 pack of Bud
Keyboard
MS wireless Inteli
Mouse
MS wireless Inteli
nothing, all drivers are up to date.
 

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Does you usb headset work on other computers?
Have you tried headset in different usb slot?
 

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64bitIntel(R)Core(TM)2 quad [email protected] 2.39GHz6GB DDR2 6400GeForce 8500/512MB
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP M9077c
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Intel(R)Core(TM)2 quad [email protected] 2.39GHz
Motherboard
ASUSeK
Memory
6GB DDR2 6400
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 8500/512MB
Sound Card
Realtek High Def Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP w2408 LCD 24" widescreen
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Cooling
6 pack of Bud
Keyboard
MS wireless Inteli
Mouse
MS wireless Inteli
Yes, and Yes, i've actually tried all of my usb ports. all do the same thing.
 

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So your head set you plug in with a usb connection not a jack plug...Correct?
And it works on another computer correct?
Fill in your system specs so we can get a better handle of what it is we are dealing with.
 

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64bitIntel(R)Core(TM)2 quad [email protected] 2.39GHz6GB DDR2 6400GeForce 8500/512MB
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP M9077c
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Intel(R)Core(TM)2 quad [email protected] 2.39GHz
Motherboard
ASUSeK
Memory
6GB DDR2 6400
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 8500/512MB
Sound Card
Realtek High Def Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP w2408 LCD 24" widescreen
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Cooling
6 pack of Bud
Keyboard
MS wireless Inteli
Mouse
MS wireless Inteli
Yes it is USB.
I plug it into another computer it works.
It works in this computer but will not set as default.

Specs are,
AMD Phenom II x3 3.2 Ghz
4 Gb RAM
64-Bit Windows 7 Ultimate
9800Geforce
HD Audio Sound/SB Arena Surround Headset
 

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1. Have you been able to set the headset as default before?
2. Are you sure the HD Audio Sound/SB Arena Surround Headset driver's are up to date FROM the Manufactures site?
You will have to forgive me as I have not seen headsets connected by usb only.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64bitIntel(R)Core(TM)2 quad [email protected] 2.39GHz6GB DDR2 6400GeForce 8500/512MB
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP M9077c
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Intel(R)Core(TM)2 quad [email protected] 2.39GHz
Motherboard
ASUSeK
Memory
6GB DDR2 6400
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 8500/512MB
Sound Card
Realtek High Def Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP w2408 LCD 24" widescreen
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Cooling
6 pack of Bud
Keyboard
MS wireless Inteli
Mouse
MS wireless Inteli
Yes was able to before, its up to date.

I just did a restart again for like the 5th time. and its just now working >.< dont have a clue why it stopped working. Or why it started working, i didn't do a thing except come to these forums. Oh well it works thanks for your help though
 

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Windows 7
Did you reboot with headset plugged in?
Maybe that's the key!
When you want to use headset just plug it in usb slot and re-boot.
Thanks for getting hanging in there and for the feed back.
More important......Welcome to Windows 7 forums...
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64bitIntel(R)Core(TM)2 quad [email protected] 2.39GHz6GB DDR2 6400GeForce 8500/512MB
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP M9077c
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Intel(R)Core(TM)2 quad [email protected] 2.39GHz
Motherboard
ASUSeK
Memory
6GB DDR2 6400
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 8500/512MB
Sound Card
Realtek High Def Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP w2408 LCD 24" widescreen
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Cooling
6 pack of Bud
Keyboard
MS wireless Inteli
Mouse
MS wireless Inteli
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