RDP "Play on remote computer" sound workaround for Server 2008 R2

This is a workaround for playing sound via RDP (Windows 7 client) on a Server 2008 R2 host.

Due to a limitation in Server 2008 R2, it is not compatible with these settings.

The problem is known to Microsoft and documented here (along with other suggestions):

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/2b65bfc3-89b9-4d0b-8244-7d02081a1f03/rdp-audio-issues-with-windows-server-2008

Sound playback devices viewed via RDP (server host - left, RDP client settings - right)

My goal is to play sound via remote control on a remote Server 2008 host.  For example, if I were to play a video on the remote server, the audio would play through the server's speakers.

First, make sure the sound service is running:

http://www.win2008r2workstation.com/enable-sound/

My solution is to use Chrome Remote Desktop - it allows the default audio device to be modified and controlled.  This bypasses Microsoft's RDP protocol and removes the limitation.

Sound playback devices viewed via Chrome Remote Desktop

Now audio can be started remotely and played.  Upon disconnection, sound keeps playing on the server.