Rode connect software shutting down communication apps

I have a dell xps 9500.

I have the rode videomic go ii.
Great mic, works well. I can download the rode connect software without issue.

When I try to select the virtual microphone in communication apps like skype or telegram or zoom, all these apps shut down. Deleting the software allows me to select the videomic go ii, and that works just fine. However, I want to use the software to get the most crisp sound.