Would like to automate some processes - change audio output/display


  1. Posts : 11
    Win 7 HP 64 bit
       #1

    Would like to automate some processes - change audio output/display


    Hi all,

    I've been hunting around, but, basically, I don't know exactly what to even search for. Here's my setup: I have my PC hooked up to a standard monitor and computer speakers. I also have a digital audio out running to my receiver and a VGA hooked up to my LCD TV. Whenever I want to throw on a video for the kids, I have to go into sound properties, set digital out as my default audio, hit "OK" then go over to "Screen Resolution" after right-clicking on the desktop, setting the "Multiple Displays" to "Extend these Displays" hit OK then OK.

    It may not sound like a ton of work each time, but I do it really often and I'd really like to automate it to one or two clicks. I was looking at ways to do it w/ VB Express, but couldn't figure out how to control video/audio settings. Any suggestions?

    Thanks!
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  2. Posts : 64
    windows 7
       #2

    hey,

    what you need is to download and install autohotkey and use the scripts below

    Windows 7 Tip: How to change the default audio device with a hotkey

    you can click on the source of the article to get more information

    this will deal with the audio part

    then use this script that i wrote to deal with switching the video

    https://www.sevenforums.com/751791-post3.html

    place the scripts in your startup folder if you want them to launch at startup.

    i have a similar setup so hopefully this will solve your problem.

    regards
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  3. Posts : 11
    Win 7 HP 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    This works like a gem - thanks a ton!
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  4. Posts : 64
    windows 7
       #4

    menoseficaz said:
    This works like a gem - thanks a ton!

    No problem, glad I could help appreciate the rep
    Last edited by homamkeh; 21 Nov 2010 at 16:20.
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