But in the control panel you should check the Speakers control panel
https://www.google.com/search?as_st=y&tbm=isch&hl=en&as_q=windows+7+speakers+control+panel
and change it to your local speakers, OK that, then change it back to HDMI in that control panel.
It's pretty amazing that after this many years there are bugs like that.
Bob
I am using hdmi cable from computer to tv monitor to watch netflix movies. Previously audio would play from tv monitor but suddenly the audio will only play on computer speakers. I do not recall any changes that would have created this problem. I am using Windows 7 on a Gateway SX2851-41 desktop.

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