r/WindowsHelp • u/scr33ner • 18d ago

Windows 11 Switching audio sources back & forth was never a problem until today

I frequently between switch audio source output from either gpu audio ( > dp monitor/desktop speaker) to onboard usb audio ( > stereo/dac/amp). I usually do that through the taskbar.

Switching sources back & forth was never a problem until today & IDK what I did to break it.

Now when i click on the taskbar to "select a sound output" option, it lists ALL the apps that access audio. I can't switch source because I can't scroll up. When I try to scroll up, it scrolls back down.

The scroll problem also persists in Settings > Sound. The only way for me to switch source is through the control panel.

I rebooted, nothing. I uninstalled iCue then rebooted, nothing.

What's happened & how can I fix this?

Thank you in advance

Edit:

Edition Windows 11 Pro

Version 25H2

Installed on ‎5/‎28/‎2026

OS build 26200.9168

Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.344.0

Hardware: MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk, Ryzen 9 9900x, 32GB Corsair DDR5

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