How to Select a Preferred Device for Playback and Recording (142006)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q142006
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SUMMARY

To receive the best recording and playback sound, you must select a preferred device for recording and for playback. Windows sets the detected sound card as the preferred device by default.

MORE INFORMATION

To select a different device as the preferred device, follow these steps:
  1. In Control Panel, double-click Multimedia or Sounds and Multimedia.
  2. On the Audio tab, select the devices you want in the Preferred Device boxes.
  3. Click the Use Preferred Devices Only check box to select it.
  4. Click OK.
NOTE: If you are using Windows 3.x drivers for your sound card, the Preferred Device fields are unavailable.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/13/2006
Keywords:kbhowto kbsound KB142006
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