Windows 10 Sound won't play from a device when I launch games and change output device to that new device - require re-launching the game to change sound output

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If I launch a game with my headset turned off, then turn the headset on while a game is already running, no sound will play. I must restart the game to get sound to play from the desired device.This happens with speakers, headsets, ear buds, etc. bluetooth and/or wired sound devices. Any combination of devices on/off before/after a device switch sees the same result. When a game is running and I want to switch output device from speakers to headphones, I must restart the game to trigger the output change. I've tried a few combinations of changing settings for default device, disabling devi

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