{"id":27203,"date":"2021-11-19T05:37:07","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T05:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=27203"},"modified":"2025-03-20T14:29:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:29:16","slug":"the-device-is-being-used-by-another-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/the-device-is-being-used-by-another-application\/","title":{"rendered":"[RESOLVED] The Device Is Being Used by Another Application"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThe device is being used by another application\u201d error is a rather common video and audio issue occurring on Windows devices.<\/p>\n<p>It is often related to an HDMI connection (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) and can come up when you are using a digital camera projector, monitor, or TV.<\/p>\n<p>The error message doesn\u2019t seem to be related to any particular software or device. Even so, it is quite common for all Windows users.<\/p>\n<p>So, what causes the \u201cdevice is being used by another application\u201d error? There can be many reasons behind this issue.<\/p>\n<p>However, in a lot of cases, it is related to corrupted audio drivers and other files that have been incorrectly installed on your PC.<\/p>\n<p>Now, what can you do to get rid of the problem? Below, we will look into solving the error in more detail.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Fix \u201cThe Device Is Being Used by Another Application\u201d Error on Windows 10?<\/h2>\n<p>Once you get \u201cthe device is being used by another application\u201d error, you will see this message:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe device is being used by another application. Please close any devices that are playing audio to this device and then try again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The error message will prevent you from running the application normally and prevent you from using audio devices like microphones, speakers, headphones, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, this can be a big problem, and you will certainly want to get rid of the error right away.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the error message doesn\u2019t provide information on how this issue can be solved.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, we have a few ideas. Here are several fixes we suggest you try to get rid of the problem:<\/p>\n<h3>Fix 1: Restart audio service<\/h3>\n<p>Restarting your audio service can fix the problem in just a few simple steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the <code>Windows + R key<\/code> combo on your keyboard to launch Run.<\/li>\n<li>Type in <code>services.msc<\/code>to open the Windows Services window.<\/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\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2024-04-18-112409.png\" alt=\"Opening services.msc in run dialog box\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Double-click <em>Windows Audio<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Under Service status, click the <em>Stop<\/em> button.<\/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\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2024-04-18-112634.jpg\" alt=\"Stopping Windows audio\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>When the service has stopped, click <em>Start<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>When the service starts up again, click <em>OK<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If this doesn\u2019t help solve the error on your PC, try the next fix.<\/p>\n<h3>Fix 2: Revert your audio drivers to the previous version<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Launch Run.<\/li>\n<li>Type in <code>devmgmt.msc<\/code>\u00a0and press <em>Enter<\/em> to bring up the <em>Device Manager<\/em>.<\/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\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2024-04-18-112830.png\" alt=\"Opening device manager via Run dialog box.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Find S<em>ound, Video and Game Controllers<\/em> and expand them.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click your primary audio device.<\/li>\n<li>Select <em>Properties<\/em> from the context menu.<\/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\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2024-04-18-112937.png\" alt=\"Select Properties from the context menu.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the <em>Driver<\/em> tab.<\/li>\n<li>Select the <em>Roll Back Driver<\/em> option, then click <em>OK<\/em>.<\/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\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2024-04-18-113201.webp\" alt=\"Selecting the Roll Back Driver option\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Check if the error has been resolved. If not, move on to the next solution.<\/p>\n<h3>Fix 3: Updated your drivers<\/h3>\n<p>Outdated or corrupt drivers can cause a lot of issues on your PC.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you encounter errors like \u201cthe device is being used by another application,\u201d try updating your drivers to their latest versions.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the <code>Windows key + X<\/code> key combo on your keyboard to bring up the Power User menu.<\/li>\n<li>Select <em>Device Manager<\/em> from the list.<\/li>\n<li>Find the <em>Sound, Video and Game Controllers<\/em> items and expand them.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click your sound driver and then select <em>Update Driver<\/em>.<\/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\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2024-04-18-113424.png\" alt=\"Update drivers manually via device manager\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Select the <em>Search automatically download and install drivers for you<\/em>\u00a0option.<\/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\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2024-04-18-113558.png\" alt=\"updating windows via device manager\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Next, restart Windows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note that you must do this manually if Windows can\u2019t locate the needed drivers. You must head to the manufacturer\u2019s website to find, download, and install the latest available driver versions.<\/p>\n<p>This process can be quite time-consuming and complicated if you&#8217;ve never done this before.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, installing an incompatible driver can lead to even bigger issues for your system.<\/p>\n<p>However, there is another way to update your drivers. Specialized software can help you do it automatically.<\/p>\n<p>This will make things much quicker and help you eliminate all associated risks.<\/p>\n<p>For this, you can use a program like Auslogics Driver Updater. Once installed, it will check your system for outdated drivers.<\/p>\n<p>If any are located, Driver Updater will update them automatically to the latest available versions.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to use Auslogics Driver Updater to update your drivers, you just need to do the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/go\/blog_auslogics_fromarticles\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/downloads\/?ref=the-device-is-being-used-by-another-application\">Auslogics Driver Updater\u2019s<\/a> official page.<\/li>\n<li>Download the software.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the prompts of the installation wizard.<\/li>\n<li>Once the program has been successfully installed, go to <em>Scan for Driver Issues<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Driver Updater will then scan your system to locate outdated or faulty drivers.<\/li>\n<li>If you find any such drivers, you will receive an update.<\/li>\n<li>Next, press the <em>Update Drivers<\/em> button.<\/li>\n<li>There you go \u2014 your drivers will be updated without risking anything going wrong.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve made all the necessary updates, check if you are still encountering the same problem. If you are, try the next fix.<\/p>\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<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a class=\"post-item__header-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/auslogics-driver-updater-update-your-drivers\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater: Update Your Drivers in One Click!<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Fix 4: Disable exclusive application control.<\/h3>\n<p>Disabling and excluding application control can also be effective in getting rid of the error. Here\u2019s how to proceed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On your taskbar, right-click the speaker icon.<\/li>\n<li>From the context menu, select <em>Open Volume Mixer<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>You will see all your applications currently using audio devices in the Volume Mixer dialog box.<\/li>\n<li>Note down these applications.<\/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\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2024-04-18-113956.png\" alt=\"Open Volume Mixer\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the <code>Ctrl + Shift + Esc<\/code> key combo on your keyboard to launch Task Manager.<\/li>\n<li>In Task Manager, under the P<em>rocesses<\/em> tab, locate the applications you noted in the Volume Mixer dialog box.<\/li>\n<li>Terminate these applications.<\/li>\n<li>Next, right-click the speaker icon again to open the context menu.<\/li>\n<li>Here, select <em>Sounds<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to <em>Playback<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose your default audio device.<\/li>\n<li>Click <em>Properties<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>In the <em>Advanced<\/em> tab, uncheck the box next to the <em>Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device<\/em>\u00a0option.<\/li>\n<li>Click <em>OK<\/em> to confirm and restart your PC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There you have it. We hope you now have several workable ideas for how to remove \u201cthe device is being used by another application\u201d error message.<\/p>\n<p>At least one of the methods above should resolve the problem.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Which fix has worked best for you? As you can see, the &#8220;The device is being used by another application&#8221; error is easy to fix. Go through the solutions and hopefully find the one that best suits your situation.<\/p>\n<p>Was this article helpful? Please share with your friends and let us know of any additional tips you might have in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The &#8220;The device is being used by another application&#8221; is nothing to worry about. This is a common problem with an easy solution. 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