{"id":20013,"date":"2025-04-02T23:08:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T23:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=20013"},"modified":"2025-10-18T17:58:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T17:58:49","slug":"methods-to-fix-audio-service-not-responding-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/methods-to-fix-audio-service-not-responding-error\/","title":{"rendered":"[SOLVED] \u201cAudio Services Not Responding\u201d Error Fixed in Windows 10\/11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&rsquo;ve ever faced the &ldquo;Audio services not responding&rdquo; error, you&rsquo;re not alone. Many users have reported this issue on various forums, usually citing outdated drivers, failed updates, and Windows update issues as the main culprit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/qa.auslogics.com\/question\/no-sound-5#answers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">In one case <\/a>, the user lost all sound on their laptop after performing a reset, with Device Manager unable to update the missing driver. Regardless of what you&rsquo;re experiencing, I&rsquo;ve put together a comprehensive guide to help you fix the audio services not responding.<\/p>\n<p>So, whether it&rsquo;s a quick tweak or a deeper fix, this guide will help you get your sound back on track.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is the &ldquo;Audio Services Not Responding&rdquo; Error?<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe &ldquo;Audio services not responding&rdquo; error occurs when the Windows Audio service, which is responsible for managing sound on your computer, is active but not functioning properly. This can lead to issues like no sound coming from speakers or headphones, audio playback problems, and disruptions during video calls or media playback.\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Issues with the audio drivers:<\/b> For many users, the error is linked to problematic audio drivers. These drivers are crucial for enabling your computer to send sound to the speakers. If your audio drivers are corrupted, outdated, or incompatible, it can trigger this error. To prevent such issues, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-update-drivers\/\">update your drivers <\/a>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Issues with sound settings: <\/b>Incorrect audio settings, such as the wrong playback device or disabled services, can prevent sound from working. Check and adjust your sound settings in the <i>Control Panel &gt; Sound <\/i> or <i>Settings <\/i> <i>&gt; <\/i><i>System &gt; Sound <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Incorrect service account permissions: <\/b>The error may occur if the Windows Audio service is running under the wrong account ( <i>Local System <\/i> instead of <i>Local Service <\/i>). This can prevent the service from starting properly. To fix this, modify the service to run under <i>Local Service <\/i>, ensuring the correct account is used with proper permissions.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Damaged physical audio components: <\/b>Faulty speakers or headphones can cause the system to fail in detecting audio output. To fix this, test the audio output on another device and inspect physical connections for damage.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Malfunctioning audio-playing software: <\/b>Conflicts with third-party applications that control or modify audio settings can be the reason your audio services are not responding . Try uninstalling or updating any recently installed audio software to see if this solves the problem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nIn the following sections, we&rsquo;ll walk you through detailed solutions, arranged in order from the first step to apply to the last resort. Follow them step by step to fix the error. <div class=\"shcode-askquestion\">\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__heading\">Need help with your PC?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__text\">Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/qa.auslogics.com\/questions\/most_commented\" target=\"_blank\">Ask a Question<\/a> service &mdash; our experts will diagnose and resolve your PC issues completely free of charge.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How to Fix Windows Audio Services Not Responding on Windows 10\/11<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wrapper-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Method<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>What it does<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Key notes<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Adjust the volume<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Click the speaker icon in the taskbar<\/p>\n<p>and adjust the volume slider<\/td>\n<td>Fixes sound issues caused by muted or low volume settings<\/td>\n<td>Ensure the volume is not muted or too low before trying other solutions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Restart the system<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Restart your PC and check if the issue persists<\/td>\n<td>Resolves temporary glitches that might cause sound problems<\/td>\n<td>Simple but effective for many issues<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Test with headphones or external speakers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Plug in headphones or external speakers to<\/p>\n<p>check if the issue is with built-in speakers<\/td>\n<td>Helps identify if the problem is hardware-related<\/td>\n<td>If external audio works, the internal speakers may be faulty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Run the Playing Audio troubleshooter<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Open <i>Control Panel &rarr; Troubleshooting <\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>&rarr; View All &rarr; <\/i><i>Playing Audio <\/i> and follow<\/p>\n<p>on-screen instructions<\/td>\n<td>Scans and fixes misconfigured settings or missing drivers<\/td>\n<td>On some versions of Windows 11, the troubleshooter has been<\/p>\n<p>replaced with the Get Help app. Go to <i>Settings &rarr; System &rarr; <\/i><\/p>\n<p><i> Troubleshoot &rarr; Other troubleshooters &rarr; Audio &rarr; Run <\/i><\/p>\n<p>or use Get Help for guided assistance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Update your audio drivers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Open Device Manager &rarr; expand <i>Audio inputs and outputs <\/i><\/p>\n<p>&rarr; right-click on <i>Speakers <\/i> &rarr; select <i>Update driver <\/i><\/p>\n<p>&rarr; Choose <i>Search automatically for updated drivers <\/i><\/td>\n<td>Ensures the system has the latest drivers to support sound<\/td>\n<td>Windows may not always find the latest drivers.<\/p>\n<p>Consider using a dedicated driver updater, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Restart Windows Audio services manually<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Open Run (<code>Win + R<\/code>)&nbsp;&rarr; type <i>services.msc <\/i> &rarr; find<\/p>\n<p><i>Windows Audio <\/i>&nbsp;&rarr; right-click it and select <i>Restart <\/i><\/td>\n<td>Refreshes the Windows Audio service to resolve sound issues<\/td>\n<td>Also set <i> Startup type <\/i> to <i>Automatic <\/i> in <i>Properties <\/i>to ensure it runs at startup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Modify the <i>Log On<\/i> settings of services<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Open Run (<code>Win + R<\/code>) &rarr; type <i>services.msc <\/i>&nbsp;&rarr; right-click<\/p>\n<p><i>Windows Audio <\/i> &rarr; select <i>Properties <\/i>&rarr; switch to the<\/p>\n<p><i>Log On <\/i> tab &rarr; select <i style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">Local System account<\/i>&nbsp;&rarr; click <i style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">Apply<\/i><\/td>\n<td>Resolves permission-related issues preventing the Windows Audio service from running<\/td>\n<td>If it doesn&rsquo;t work, use the <i>This account: Local Service <\/i> option with a password<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Roll back recent Windows updates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Open Run (<code>Win + R<\/code>) &rarr; type <i>appwiz.cpl <\/i> &rarr; click<\/p>\n<p><i>View installed updates <\/i> &rarr; find the most recent update &rarr;<\/p>\n<p>right-click it and select <i>Uninstall <\/i><\/td>\n<td>Removes problematic Windows updates that might have affected sound<\/td>\n<td>If rolling back fixes the issue, consider pausing Windows updates temporarily<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Fix the local account configurations<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Open the Command Prompt as an administrator &rarr;<\/p>\n<p>run these commands one after another:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i> net localgroup Administrators \/add networkservice <\/i><\/li>\n<li><i> net localgroup Administrators \/add localservice <\/i><\/li>\n<li><i> SC config Audiosrv start= auto <\/i><\/li>\n<li><i> REG ADD &#8220;HKLM\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Audiosrv&#8221; <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>\/V start \/T REG_DWORD \/D 2 \/F secedit \/configure <\/i><\/p>\n<p><i> \/cfg %windir%\\inf\\defltbase.inf <\/i><i style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">\/db defltbase.sdb \/verbose<\/i><\/td>\n<td>Fixes permission-related issues and ensures the audio service runs properly<\/td>\n<td>Requires administrative privileges. If not run as an administrator,<\/p>\n<p>you may encounter errors like &ldquo;Access is denied&rdquo; or &ldquo;The requested<\/p>\n<p>operation requires elevation&rdquo;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Modify the registry settings<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Open Run (<code>Win + R<\/code>) &rarr; type <i>regedit <\/i>&nbsp;&rarr; navigate to<\/p>\n<p><i>HKEY_Local_Machine\\System <\/i><i>\\CurrentControlSet <\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>\\Services\\AudioEndPointBuilder\\Parameters <\/i> &rarr; check if<\/p>\n<p><i>ServiceDll <\/i>is set to <i>%SystemRoot%\\System32\\AudioEndPointBuilder.dll <\/i><\/p>\n<p>&rarr;modify if incorrect<\/td>\n<td>Fixes misconfigured registry settings related to the audio service<\/td>\n<td>Be cautious when editing the registry; incorrect changes can cause<\/p>\n<p>serious system issues<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Perform a system restore<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Open Run (<code>Win + R<\/code>) &rarr; type <i>rstrui <\/i>&rarr;<\/p>\n<p>select a restore point before the issue starts<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">&rarr; follow the prompts<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Reverts the system to a previous state where the sound was working<\/td>\n<td>Only works if restore points were created before the issue occurred<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Run the SFC and DISM commands<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Open the Command Prompt as an administrator<\/p>\n<p>&rarr; run <i>sfc \/scannow <\/i>&rarr;<\/p>\n<p>then <i>DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth <\/i><\/p>\n<p><i> <\/i>&rarr; restart the PC<\/td>\n<td>Repairs corrupted system files that may be causing audio issues<\/td>\n<td>Running both commands ensures a more thorough repair<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Reset your PC<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Open <i>Settings <\/i>&rarr; <i>System <\/i>&rarr; <i>Recovery <\/i>&rarr; <i>Reset PC <\/i>, then choose<\/p>\n<p><i>Keep my files <\/i> or <i>Remove everything <\/i> and follow the instructions<\/td>\n<td>Reinstalls Windows while fixing deep-rooted audio and other issues<\/td>\n<td>Removes apps and settings but can resolve persistent problems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nBefore diving into more complex solutions, let&rsquo;s rule out some quick and easy fixes.\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adjust the volume:<\/b> Interestingly, a surprisingly simple solution to this error is adjusting the volume. To adjust your computer&rsquo;s volume settings, click the <i>s <\/i>peaker icon in the taskbar and drag the volume slider to increase or decrease the volume.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Restart the system:<\/b> Try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/keyboard-magic-how-to-shut-down-restart-or-put-windows-pc-to-sleep-with-a-keyboard\/\">restarting your PC <\/a> and checking if the audio service problem persists. Sometimes, the error might occur due to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-computer-glitches-with-registry-cleaner\/\">temporary glitch <\/a> or an incomplete system restart.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Test with headphones or external speakers:<\/b> Plug in a pair of headphones or an external speaker to determine if the issue is with your built-in speakers or sound card. If audio works through an external device, your internal speakers may be faulty.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\nIf these quick fixes don&rsquo;t work, proceed with the more advanced troubleshooting steps below.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Solution 1: Run the Playing Audio troubleshooter<\/h3>\n<p>\nUsing the Windows built-in troubleshooting tool can be really helpful when facing common problems like the audio issues. This tool scans your system for misconfigured settings, missing drivers, or other audio-related problems and applies the necessary fixes to restore sound functionality.<\/p>\n<p>To use the troubleshooter, simply follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p><b>Windows 10<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b> Search for <i>troubleshoot settings <\/i> and open the first result.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-66.png\" alt=\"Search for troubleshoot settings and open the first result\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b> On the right side of the screen, click on <i>Additional troubleshooters <\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-67.png\" alt=\"On the right side of the screen, click on Additional troubleshooters\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b> From the list of troubleshooters, select <i>Playing Audio. <\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-68.png\" alt=\"From the list of troubleshooters, select Playing Audio\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Windows 11<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b> Right-click the speaker icon in the taskbar and click <i>Troubleshoot sound problems <\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-64.png\" alt=\"Right-click the speaker icon in the taskbar and click Troubleshoot sound problems\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b> Click on <i>Speakers <\/i> and click <i>Next <\/i>to continue.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-65.png\" alt=\"Click on Speakers and click Next to continue\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The troubleshooter will begin detecting problems. Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the issue.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\"><\/p>\n<p>For Windows 11 users, clicking the <i>Troubleshoot sound problems <\/i> may launch the Get Help app, depending on the Windows version, especially for those using 23H2 and 24H2 versions.<\/p>\n<p>If that&rsquo;s the case in your situation, you have to give consent by clicking <i>Yes <\/i>for Windows to diagnose the audio problem. The process might take time, so be patient. If it doesn&rsquo;t work, proceed to the next solution. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Solution 2: Update your audio drivers<\/h3>\n<p>\nFrequently, outdated drivers can be the culprit behind this problem. If the error is linked to drivers, try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-update-audio-drivers-on-windows-10-11-to-fix-sound-issues\/\">updating your audio drivers<\/a>. To do that, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b> Press the <code>Windows key + R<\/code> at the same time. In the Run dialogue box, type <i>devmgmt.msc <\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-31-2.png\" alt=\"Press the Windows key and R at the same time. In the Run dialogue box, type devmgmt.msc\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 2: <\/b>Click on the <i>Audio inputs and outputs <\/i> group to expand the options.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-32-2.png\" alt=\"Click on the Audio inputs and outputs group to expand the options\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b> Right-click on <i>Speakers <\/i> and select <i>Update driver <\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-33-2.png\" alt=\"Right- click on Speakers and select Update driver\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 4:<\/b> Choose <i>Search automatically for drivers <\/i>and allow Windows to find and install the latest version of the driver.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-34-2.png\" alt=\"Choose Search automatically for driver\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">You can also go to the <i>Sound, video and game controllers <\/i> category and follow steps 3 to 5 to update the drivers found there. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 5:<\/b> Restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_native top\" data-cta-type=\"native\" data-cta-position=\"top\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__top\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_native\">Windows might tell you your drivers are up to date, but that&rsquo;s not always the case, as the system doesn&rsquo;t always detect the latest versions. So, if you&rsquo;re still experiencing the audio issue, a simpler and safer solution is to use <a href=\"\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/after-download\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater<\/a> . It automatically scans your system, identifies outdated or missing drivers, and updates them with the latest, manufacturer-approved versions.<\/p>\n<p>This tool helps prevent driver-related issues, ensures compatibility, and even creates backups before updating, giving you peace of mind to roll back if needed.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group top\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>Solution 3: Restart Windows Audio services manually<\/h3>\n<p>\nManually restarting the audio services can be a simple yet effective solution to fix the &ldquo; Windows audio services are not responding&rdquo; error. This is because it directly refreshes the part of your computer responsible for sound, which can clear out potential glitches or errors that may have caused the issue in the first place.&nbsp; Follow the steps below: <b>Step 1:<\/b> Press the <code>Windows + R<\/code> keys at the same time to open the Run dialog box. Type <i>services.msc <\/i> and click <i>OK <\/i> to launch the Services tool.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-12-2.png\" alt=\"Press the Windows + R keys at the same time to open the Run dialog box. Type services.msc and click OK to launch the Services tool\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b> Scroll down until you locate <i>Windows Audio <\/i>. Click on it and, in the left pane, click on <i>Restart the service <\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-13.png\" alt=\"Scroll down until you locate the Windows Audio. Click on it and, in the left pane, click on Restart the service\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b> Right-click on the <i>Windows Audio <\/i> service and select <i>Properties <\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-14-2.png\" alt=\"Right-click on the Windows Audio service and select Properties\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 4:<\/b> In the <i>General <\/i> tab, pick <i>Automatic <\/i> from the dropdown menu under <i>Startup type <\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-15-2.png\" alt=\"In the General tab, pick Automatic from the dropdown menu under Startup type\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 5:<\/b> If <i>Service status <\/i> shows <i>Stopped <\/i>, click the <i>Start <\/i> button to change the status to <i>Running. <\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-16-2.png\" alt=\"If the Service status shows Stopped, click the Start button to change the status to Running\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Check if this solves the problem. If not, move on to the next solution.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Solution 4: Boot into Safe Mode<\/h3>\n<p>\nIf you&rsquo;&#8217;re having audio issues, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/add-safe-mode-to-boot-menu-win-10\/\">booting your PC into Safe Mode <\/a> is a smart step to identify the root cause. This method only loads essential system components, temporarily disabling third-party applications like sound enhancement software or virtual audio drivers that might be interfering with your settings.&nbsp; If your audio works fine in Safe Mode, it&rsquo;s a clear sign that a third-party app is the culprit. Here&rsquo;s how to test it: <b>Step 1:<\/b> Press <code>Windows + R<\/code>, type <i>msconfig <\/i>, and hit <code>Enter<\/code>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-35-2.png\" alt=\"Press Windows + R, type msconfig, and hit Enter\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 2: <\/b>Go to the <i>Boot <\/i>tab and check <i>Safe boot <\/i> under <i>Boot options <\/i>. Under it, select <i>Minimal <\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-36-2.png\" alt=\"Go to the Boot tab and check Safe boot under Boot options. Under it, select Minimal\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 3: <\/b>Click <i>OK <\/i>, restart your PC, and check if the audio works.<\/p>\n<p>Play any sound in Safe Mode. If the audio works, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-uninstall-programs-in-windows-10\/\">uninstall any recently installed apps <\/a> in Safe Mode that may be causing conflicts:<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">You can uninstall these apps outside of Safe Mode if you prefer, but doing so in Safe Mode may be more effective. In Safe Mode, only essential system processes and services are running, which reduces the likelihood that the apps you&rsquo;re trying to remove will interfere with the uninstallation. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press <code>Win + R<\/code>, type <i>control <\/i>, and hit <code>Enter<\/code> &nbsp;to open the Control Panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-37-2.png\" alt=\"Press Win + R, type control, and hit Enter to open the Control Panel\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <i>Programs and Features <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-38.png\" alt=\"Click Programs and Features\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Sort by <i>Installed On <\/i> to see the latest installations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-39-2.png\" alt=\"Sort by Installed On to see the latest installations\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Locate any third-party app that might be causing issues. Look for apps related to audio enhancements, or media players that might interfere with your system audio. Select such apps and click <i>Uninstall\/Change <\/i> at the top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-40.png\" alt=\"Select such apps and click Uninstall\/Change at the top\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Follow the prompts to complete the process. After uninstalling, go to the <i>Bboot <\/i> tab again, uncheck <i>Safe boot <\/i>, then switch to the <i>General <\/i> tab and select <i>Normal startup. <\/i> Apply the changesThen, restart your PC, and check if the issue is resolved.<\/p>\n<p>If your audio doesn&rsquo;t work in Safe Mode or the issue resurfaces after deleting the third-party apps, move to the next solution.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Solution 5: Modify the log on settings of services<\/h3>\n<p>\nIf your computer has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/create-a-local-user-account-in-windows-10\/\">multiple user accounts <\/a>, each may have different access levels or settings, which can sometimes cause conflicts. This might lead to audio issues if the Windows Audio service is unable to log into a specific account due to restricted permissions or misconfigured settings. Here&rsquo;s the solution to address this issue: <b>Step 1:<\/b> Open the Services application and locate <i>Windows Audio <\/i>like you did in Solution 3. Right-click the <i>Windows Audio <\/i> service and click <i>Properties <\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-17.png\" alt=\"Right-click the Windows Audio service and click Properties\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b> Within this window, navigate to the <i>Log On <\/i> tab.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-18-2.png\" alt=\"Within this window, navigate to the Log On tab\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b> Enable the <i>Local System account <\/i> option and click <i>Apply <\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-19-2.png\" alt=\"Enable the Local System account option and click Apply\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 4:<\/b> Check if your audio is working. If it&rsquo;s not, proceed to the next step.<\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5<\/b>: On the <i>Log On <\/i> tab, select <i>This account <\/i>: and enter <i>Local Service <\/i> in the adjacent text box. Complete the <i>Password <\/i> and <i>Confirm password <\/i> fields and click <i>Apply <\/i> and then <i>OK <\/i> to confirm the changes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-20-2.png\" alt=\"Complete the Password and Confirm password fields and click Apply\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The last step will manually configure the Windows Audio sService to run under a specific account ( <i>Local Service <\/i>). If there&rsquo;s a misconfiguration or conflict with the service&rsquo;&#8217;s current account, assigning the &#8221; <i>Local Service <\/i>&#8221; account can help resolve the issue.<\/p>\n<p>If it doesn&rsquo;t work, go to the next solution.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Solution 6: Roll back recent Windows updates<\/h3>\n<p>\nIf you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/do-i-need-manually-check-for-win10-updates\/\">recently updated Windows <\/a>, there is a possibility that the update you installed might have bugs or it&rsquo;s not compatible with your audio driver. Microsoft typically releases patches for such problems, but in the meantime, you can roll back the update to restore audio functionality.&nbsp; Here&rsquo;s how to do it: <b>Step 1:<\/b> Press the <code>Windows key + R<\/code>, type <i>appwiz.cpl <\/i>, and press <code>Enter<\/code>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-60.png\" alt=\"Press the Windows key + R, type appwiz.cpl, and press Enter\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b> In the left pane, click on <i>View installed updates <\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-61.png\" alt=\"In the left pane, click on View installed updates\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b> Locate the most recent update under the <i>Microsoft Windows <\/i>section (check the installation date).<\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4:<\/b> Right-click the update and select <i>Uninstall <\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-63.png\" alt=\"Right-click the update and select Uninstall\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 5:<\/b> Confirm the action and restart your computer to check if the issue is resolved.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tipsbox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__heading\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-right\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__shield\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-left\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__text\">If this fixes the problem, you may want to pause Windows updates temporarily to prevent the same issue from recurring.<\/p>\n<p>You can pause updates in Windows 10 by going to <i>Settings &gt; Update &amp; Security &gt; Windows Update &gt; Pause updates for 7 days <\/i> and in Windows 11 by going to <i>Settings &gt; Windows Update <\/i> &gt; <i>Pause updates <\/i>and selecting the pause period <i>. <\/i>You can adjust the pause period for Windows 10 in <i>Advanced options <\/i>. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3><b>Solution 7: Fix the local account configurations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>\nIn addition to issues with the Windows Audio service, errors can also arise due to incorrect settings of the local account.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">A local account is a user account that only works on one computer and doesn&rsquo;t connect to the Internet or Microsoft services. It stores all files and settings on that computer. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>You can resolve these issues by running a few specific commands using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-command-prompt-28-most-useful-cmd-commands-with-examples\/\">Command Prompt <\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b> Press the <code>Windows key<\/code>, type <i>cmd <\/i>, and select <i>Run as administrator <\/i>.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-21-2.png\" alt=\"Press the Windows key, type cmd, and select Run as administrator\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b> Enter the following commands one by one and press <code>Enter<\/code> to check if this resolves the issue:\n<\/p>\n<pre>net localgroup Administrators \/add networkservice<\/pre>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-22-2.png\" alt=\"Enter the following command: net localgroup Administrators \/add networkservice\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<pre>net localgroup Administrators \/add localservice<\/pre>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-23-2.png\" alt=\"Enter the following command: \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<pre>net localgroup Administrators \/add localservice<\/pre>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">These first two commands will ensure that the necessary service accounts are granted administrator-level privileges. This is important because these accounts are used to run critical system processes like audio services. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<pre>SC config Audiosrv start= auto<\/pre>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-24-2.png\" alt=\"Enter the following command: SC config Audiosrv start= auto \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">This third command adjusts the settings so that the audio service starts automatically when your computer boots up to prevent future disruptions. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<pre>REG ADD \"HKLM\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Audiosrv\" \/V start \/T REG_DWORD \/D 2 \/F secedit \/configure \/cfg %windir%\\inf\\defltbase.inf \/db defltbase.sdb \/verbose<\/pre>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-25-2.png\" alt=\"Enter the following command\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The final command restores the default permissions and settings for the audio service by resetting it to the system&rsquo;s baseline configuration. This clears any misconfigurations or corrupt entries that may be causing the issue with the a udio services not responding on Windows 10 and 11.<\/p>\n<p>Once these commands are executed, your audio system should be back on track. If the problem persists, it could indicate a deeper issue. The next solution should help resolve the problem.<\/p>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5626105816785274\"\r\ncrossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Middle_CTA -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5626105816785274\" data-ad-slot=\"4017758677\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<h3>Solution 8: Run the SFC and DISM commands<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-find-and-fix-corrupted-files-in-windows-10\/\">Corrupt system files <\/a><\/p>\n<p>can disrupt the normal functioning of your computer, including its audio services. These files are essential for running various system processes, and if they become damaged or missing, it can lead to the &ldquo; Audio services not responding &rdquo; error.&nbsp; Running the SFC and DISM scans can help repair these files and restore normal functionality. Let&rsquo;s go through the process:&nbsp; <b>Step 1:<\/b> Press <code>Windows + R<\/code>, type <i>cmd <\/i>, and press <code>Ctrl + Shift + Enter<\/code> to open the Command Prompt as an administrator.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-45.png\" alt=\"Press Windows + R, type cmd, and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open the Command Prompt as an administrator\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b> Type the following command and press <code>Enter<\/code>:\n<\/p>\n<pre>sfc \/scannow<\/pre>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-46.png\" alt=\"Type the following command and press Enter: sfc \/scannow\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Wait for the process to complete and restart your PC. If the issue persists, proceed with DISM.<\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b> Open the Command Prompt as an administrator again and run the following command:\n<\/p>\n<pre>DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/pre>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-47.png\" alt=\"Open the Command Prompt as an administrator again and run the following command: DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 4:<\/b> Restart your computer and check if the audio issue is resolved.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Solution 9: Perform a system restore<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/ultimate-windows-recovery-guide-how-to-restore-your-windows-system\/\">A system restore <\/a><\/p>\n<p>allows you to roll back your computer to a previous state, undoing recent changes that may have caused the problem with your system sound. While this method is effective, it will only work if the problem started recently and a restore point exists from before the issue began.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If you do not have a restore point and you&rsquo;re not comfortable with editing the registry, you might want to skip directly to Solution 11 and reset Windows. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Here are the steps to follow:<\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b> Press <code>Windows + R<\/code>, type <i>rstrui, <\/i> and hit <code>Enter<\/code>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-53.png\" alt=\"Press Windows + R, type rstrui, and hit Enter\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b> In the System Restore window, click <i>Next <\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-54.png\" alt=\"In the System Restore window, click Next\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 3: <\/b>Select a restore point from before the sound error started, then click <i>Next <\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-55.png\" alt=\"Select a restore point from before the sound error started, then click Next\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tipsbox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__heading\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-right\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__shield\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-left\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__text\">If you do not see your desired restore point, check the box that says <i>Show more restore points. <\/i>You can also click <i>Scan for affected programs <\/i> to see if the audio drivers will be impacted by the restore. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<p><b>Step 4:<\/b> Click <i>Finish <\/i>, then confirm by selecting <i>Yes <\/i> to begin the restoration.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-56.png\" alt=\"Click Finish, then confirm by selecting Yes to begin the restoration\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Wait for the process to complete and restart your computer. The problem should be fixed.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Solution 10: Modify the registry settings<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-windows-registry-and-how-to-use-it-the-right-way-all-you-need-to-know\/\">Windows registry <\/a> is like the backbone of your computer&rsquo;s operating system. It&rsquo;s a database that stores essential settings for hardware, software, and system functions. If an entry related to your audio service is incorrectly configured, it can lead to issues like the &ldquo; Audio services not responding &rdquo; error.&nbsp; Here&rsquo;s how to fix the problem using the registry:<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Important!<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Exercise caution while editing the registry, as any mistakes could lead to more problems. Make sure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-back-up-windows\/\">to back up your WIndows registry <\/a> before making any adjustments. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b> Press the <code>Windows key + R<\/code> together to open the Run dialog box. Type <i>regedit <\/i> and press <code>Enter<\/code> to launch the Registry Editor application.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-26-2.png\" alt=\"Type regedit\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b> In the navigation pane, paste the following path:<\/p>\n<p><i>HKEY_Local_Machine\\System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\AudioEndPointBuilder\\Parameters <\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-27-2.png\" alt=\"paste the following path: HKEY_Local_MachineSystemCurrentControlSetServicesAudioEndPointBuilderParameters\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b> On the right, look for <i>ServiceDll <\/i> and ensure that its <i>Data <\/i> column reads as follows:<\/p>\n<p><i>%SystemRoot%\\System32\\AudioEndPointBuilder.dll <\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-28-2.png\" alt=\"On the right, look for ServiceDll\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>If what you see matches the above, the problem is not from here, so simply skip to the next method. On the other hand, if it doesn&rsquo;t match, you&rsquo;ll need to manually adjust the data value:<\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4:<\/b> Right-click on <i>ServiceDll <\/i>and select <i>Modify <\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-29-2.png\" alt=\"Right-click on ServiceDll and select Modify\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 5:<\/b> Enter the following in the <i>Value data <\/i> field:<\/p>\n<p><i>%SystemRoot%\\System32\\AudioEndPointBuilder.dll <\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-30-2.png\" alt=\"Enter the following in the Value data field: %SystemRoot%System32AudioEndPointBuilder.dll\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 6:<\/b> Click <i>OK <\/i>and restart your PC.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Solution 11: Reset your PC<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/easily-reset-your-pc-how-to-factory-reset-a-windows-10-11-computer\/\">Resetting your PC <\/a><\/p>\n<p>reinstalls Windows while allowing you to keep or remove your files, making it an effective solution for persistent system issues. This process can help resolve the issue with the Windows Audio services not responding by eliminating faulty settings, outdated drivers, or corrupted system files, giving your system a fresh start. However, while you can preserve personal files, installed apps and system settings will be erased. But then, this is good since it can remove potential third-party app conflicts that you may not have noticed. Here is how to reset your PC: <b>Step 1: <\/b>Press <code>Windows + I<\/code> to open Settings. <b>Step 2: <\/b>Go to <i>System <\/i> and on the right pane select <i>Recovery <\/i> ( <i>Update &amp; Security &gt; Recovery <\/i> in Windows 10).<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-57.png\" alt=\"Go to System and on the right pane select Recovery\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b> Under <i>Reset this PC <\/i>, click <i>Reset PC <\/i>( <i>Get started <\/i> in Windows 10).<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-58.png\" alt=\"Under Reset this PC, click Reset PC\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Step 4:<\/b> Choose <i>Keep my files <\/i> (to keep your personal files) or <i>Remove everything <\/i> (for a fresh install).<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-59.png\" alt=\"Choose Keep my files or Remove everything\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_native left\" data-cta-type=\"native\" data-cta-position=\"bottom\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__top\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_native\">The steps above can help you fix the &ldquo;Audio services not responding&rdquo; error. However, it&rsquo;s crucial to emphasize how important it is to keep your drivers updated. After all, it&rsquo;s one of the best ways to prevent similar issues in the future. That said, manually managing drivers can take time and effort, but that&rsquo;s where <a href=\"\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/after-download\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater<\/a> makes things easy.<\/p>\n<p>With this tool, you don&rsquo;t have to worry about outdated or missing drivers. It automatically scans your system, updates everything to the latest versions, and ensures your computer runs at its best. Plus, it even creates backups, so you can roll back changes if needed.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group left\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h2>Other Common Audio Issues in Windows and How to Fix Them<\/h2>\n<p>\nWhile the Windows &ldquo;Audio services not responding&rdquo; error is a specific problem tied to your system&rsquo;s core audio functionality, there are also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fixed-how-to-fix-sound-not-working-in-windows-10-11\/\">broader audio-related issues <\/a> that might crop up. Below are some of the more common audio issues you may encounter and their corresponding fixes:\n<\/p>\n<h3>1. The &ldquo;The Audio Service is not running&rdquo; error<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe &ldquo;The Audio Service is not running&rdquo; error means that the Windows Audio service has stopped or failed to start. This directly affects the ability of your PC to process sound.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">The &ldquo;The Audio Service is not running&rdquo; error is different from the &ldquo;A udio services not responding &rdquo; issue, where the service is running but becomes unresponsive and doesn&rsquo;t process audio tasks properly. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Fix:<\/b>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Restart the Windows Audio service:<\/b> Press <code>Windows + R<\/code>, type <i>services.msc <\/i>, and hit <code>Enter<\/code>. Find <i>Windows Audio <\/i>, right-click it, and select <i>Restart <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ensure dependencies are running:<\/b> In the same Services window, check that related services like <i>Windows Audio Endpoint Builder <\/i> and <i>Multimedia Class Scheduler <\/i> are running. Restart them if necessary.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Set the service to start automatically:<\/b> Right-click <i>Windows Audio<\/i>, go to <i>Properties<\/i>, and set <i>Startup type<\/i> to <i>Automatic<\/i>. This ensures the service runs each time you start your PC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. &ldquo;No audio device is installed&rdquo;<\/h3>\n<p>\nIf your computer shows &ldquo;No audio device is installed,&rdquo; it means your system can&rsquo;t detect the hardware needed for sound output. This issue often comes from missing drivers, disconnected hardware, or disabled settings. First, check if your audio device is properly connected or powered on, then try the following:&nbsp; <b>Fix:<\/b>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use a third-party driver updater: <\/b>Opt for reliable driver updater tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater <\/a> to automatically detect and install the correct drivers for your audio device. This helps save time and reduces errors.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scan for hardware changes: <\/b>In Device Manager, right-click your PC&rsquo;s name at the top and select <i>Scan for hardware changes <\/i>. This forces your system to detect and reinitialize the audio device.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check audio settings:<\/b> Go to <i>Settings &gt; System &gt; Sound<\/i>, and ensure your device is selected as the output option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. A specific audio device isn&rsquo;t working<\/h3>\n<p>\nIf your speakers, an external sound device, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-computer-not-recognizing-headphones\/\">headphones aren&rsquo;t working <\/a> while other devices play sound, the issue could be with the hardware, drivers, or settings. <b>Fix:<\/b>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check the connection:<\/b> If you are using a wired device, check the wires and ensure the jack is firmly connected. You can also try reconnecting or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/replace-drivers-for-a-bluetooth-adapter\/\">updating your Bluetooth <\/a> if it&rsquo;s a Bluetooth device.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check the device&rsquo;s compatibility: <\/b>Verify the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/what-are-device-drivers-and-why-are-they-crucial-for-your-pc\/\">device&rsquo;s driver<\/a> compatibility and update it if it&rsquo;s not compatible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. Audio is not synced or playing with the video<\/h3>\n<p>\nAudio delay or desynchronization can happen for a variety of reasons, including system performance issues, outdated media players, incorrect sound settings, or outdated drivers.&nbsp; Hardware limitations may also play a role, especially with older devices struggling to handle high-resolution audio and video formats. <b>Fix:<\/b>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Try playing the video in a different media player or browser.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Restart your PC and check if the issue persists.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/full-review-the-best-driver-updater-tools-for-windows-pcs\/\">Use specialized software to update drivers<\/a> to ensure you have the latest audio and video drivers for smooth playback.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. Audio format or bitrate not supported<\/h3>\n<p>\nSometimes your audio file won&rsquo;t play because your computer doesn&rsquo;t recognize the format or bitrate. This can happen if you&rsquo;re missing the right software or codec to handle the file. Luckily, there are easy fixes for this.<\/p>\n<p><b>Fix:<\/b>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If your current media player doesn&rsquo;t support the file, download a codec pack like K-Lite to fill the gap.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Try playing the file in a different media player like VLC Media Player.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Convert the audio file to a supported format (e.g., MP3, WAV) using online converters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5626105816785274\"\r\ncrossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Bottom_CTA -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5626105816785274\" data-ad-slot=\"9260129453\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<h2>Audio Services Not Responding in Windows? Fixed!<\/h2>\n<p>\nWhile the solutions covered in this guide can help fix the &ldquo;Audio services not responding&rdquo; error, sometimes, the problem goes deeper than software.<\/p>\n<p>Hardware issues like a faulty sound card, damaged ports, or malfunctioning external audio devices can also cause your audio to stop working. However, these solutions usually require professional tools and expertise to fix.<\/p>\n<p>If you&rsquo;ve tried the steps in this guide and still can&rsquo;t resolve the issue, it may be time to consult a professional technician. They can diagnose hardware-related problems and get your sound working again.<\/p>\n<p>Feel free to share your experience or ask questions in the comments!\n<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Why does my computer show &ldquo;Audio services not responding&rdquo; when I use my mic?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tThis error occurs when the Windows Audio service fails to start or function properly. It could be due to a recent Windows update, outdated or corrupted audio drivers, or conflicts with third-party apps. Restarting the Windows Audio service, updating drivers, or running the Playing Audio troubleshooter can help resolve the issue.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Why does my Windows audio randomly stop working?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\tYour Windows audio may stop working randomly due to driver conflicts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-stop-apps-from-running-in-the-background-on-windows-10-pc\/\">background apps <\/a> interfering with sound settings, or power-saving features disabling the audio service. Other possible causes include system updates, hardware issues, or incorrect sound settings. Restarting the Windows Audio service, checking default playback devices, or reinstalling your audio drivers can often fix the problem. \r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Can malware affect my computer&rsquo;s audio functions?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tYes, malware can potentially affect various aspects of your computer, including audio functions. Malicious software can disrupt drivers, modify settings, or even disable audio services. However, it&rsquo;s not a common occurrence, meaning your audio-related problems are mostly due to something else. That said, running regular antivirus scans and keeping your system updated helps mitigate these risks.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experiencing the \u201cAudio services not responding\u201d error on your Windows PC? This guide covers the most effective solutions to fix the issue and restore your sound. Plus, we\u2019ll explore other common audio problems and how to resolve them for a seamless listening experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":91,"featured_media":93815,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[815,881],"tags":[89,731,73,719],"class_list":["post-20013","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-maintenance","category-windows-update-errors","tag-audio-and-sound","tag-corrupted-files","tag-drivers","tag-errors"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>\u201cAudio Services Not Responding\u201d Error Fixed in Windows 10\/11 &#8212; Auslogics Blog | Tips to Diagnose &amp; Resolve Computer Issues<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Fix the \u201cAudio Services Not Responding\u201d error in Windows 10\/11. 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