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<blockquote data-quote="Liquidtouch" data-source="post: 613810" data-attributes="member: 47063">Currently I am using Windows 7 and think its great with one exception, and possibly the reason for me to downgrade back to XP:With VISTA and 7 Microsoft disabled the ability to output multiple audio streams at the same time. I have my digital audio output connected to my HTPC Reciever for watching TV, Movies etc and I also have my Analog output connected to an amplifier to power my multi-room audio with speakers in other rooms in the house and outside on my patio for use with music. With XP I was able to get audio to go to both at the same time. With 7 and Vista I need to manually configure which is my default output and I only get audio on what I choose. I have found a work around and currently testing it out for stability and quality. I am using &quot;Virtual Audio Cable (VAC)&quot; to get both outputs working and I am using &quot;Firedaemon&quot; to launch VAC as a system service. This is working but not as elegant as XP. If its unstable I will migrate back to XP.SO if you have any need for multiple audio out from the HTPC its one reason you may want to stick with XP.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Liquidtouch, post: 613810, member: 47063"] Currently I am using Windows 7 and think its great with one exception, and possibly the reason for me to downgrade back to XP: With VISTA and 7 Microsoft disabled the ability to output multiple audio streams at the same time. I have my digital audio output connected to my HTPC Reciever for watching TV, Movies etc and I also have my Analog output connected to an amplifier to power my multi-room audio with speakers in other rooms in the house and outside on my patio for use with music. With XP I was able to get audio to go to both at the same time. With 7 and Vista I need to manually configure which is my default output and I only get audio on what I choose. I have found a work around and currently testing it out for stability and quality. I am using "Virtual Audio Cable (VAC)" to get both outputs working and I am using "Firedaemon" to launch VAC as a system service. This is working but not as elegant as XP. If its unstable I will migrate back to XP. SO if you have any need for multiple audio out from the HTPC its one reason you may want to stick with XP. [/QUOTE]

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