How to Repair an Intermittent Audio Device

1. Left-click the Windows logo located on the left-hand side of the taskbar. Click 'Control Panel.' Type 'sound' into the search box. Select 'Sound' from the results.
2. Select your playback device from the options on the 'General' tab. Click 'Properties.'
3. Click 'Advanced.' Uncheck 'Allow Applications to Take Exclusive Control of this Device.' Click 'OK.' Click 'OK' again.