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What's the differnce between "Set as Default Device" and "Set as Default Communications Device" in the Sound configuration in Windows 7?

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I noticed that there are two similar options in the "Sound" (Soundcard Configuration window->playback tab in the context menu) window in Windows 7. What is the difference between these two options? "Set as Default Communications Device" "Set as Default Device"

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There is a blog about it here. Set as default device - All programs will have their audio played through this device (unless otherwise configured) Set as default communications device - All calls/video call audio will be played through this device (…

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