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TheNerdlyKnight's avatar
TheNerdlyKnight
4 years ago

Background Audio Not Working on Second Monitor SWTOR

I recently upgraded to Windows 11 and use a dual monitor set up. SWTOR plays on monitor 2 which is set as my main monitor in my display settings (It's the monitor on the right side of my desk) Monitor 1 is on the left and is where I keep my browser and discord open. When I was using Windows 10, I had no issues clicking over to the other monitor and the music/audio playing in the background. Now since upgrading it will not do so. I have checked all the settings in SWTOR and made sure my audio drivers are up to date. Does anyone have any suggestions or a fix?

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  • tekken777's avatar
    tekken777
    3 years ago

    I appear to be a year late with a potential answer. Nevertheless, here is the solution that worked for me in my particular case in both Windows 10 & 11.  This works with SWTOR graphics settings set to Full Screen (Windowed).

    In Windows 10 go to Settings > Sound > Sound Control Panel.  Choose your sound device then click Properties. Next click the Advanced tab. Under Exclusive Mode uncheck the "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device".  Click Apply, OK then exit.

    You can now click on the other monitor and the music/audio will not shut off but continue to play in the background.

    I hope this fix helps you or anyone else experiencing the same issue.

  • BloodKnightNexu's avatar
    BloodKnightNexu
    3 years ago

    Sadly this doesn't work for me. I tried everything already. I can't get it fixed since I changed monitors a month ago.

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