Win10 Audio Service Not Running? Fix It in Minutes!

Are you frustrated with the 'Audio Service Is Not Running' error message on your Windows 10 computer? Don't worry; we've got a step-by-step guide to help you resolve this issue quickly.

Before we begin, make sure all the components listed below are running in the Services window:

1. Click the Dependencies tab and unhide the components listed in the service.

2. Find the Windows Audio service and double-click it.

3. Press Windows + R to open the Run window and restart your system to save changes.

Next, navigate to the Services tab and ensure that the following services are checked:

* Windows Audio Endpoint Builder

* Windows Audio

* Plug and Play

Afterward, press Windows + R keys again and type 'MSConfig' in the Run window. Stop the service, change the Startup type to Automatic, and then restart the service.

If the Startup Type is not set to Automatic, you'll need to double-click each service and change the Startup type by clicking on the down arrow. Even if this is the case, right-click each service and select Restart.

To ensure the Startup Type for each of these services is set to Automatic and the services are running, follow these steps:

1. Press Windows + R keys again to open the Run window.

2. Type 'services.msc' and press Enter.

3. Restarting Windows Audio Dependency Services will certainly help you fix this issue in a couple of clicks.

If you still face any problem after trying out these solutions, try making changes to your Windows Audio settings and save them:

1. Select Local System account from the Log On tab.

2. Apply the changes and click OK.

Alternatively, if you are unable to save changes, make changes to the Windows Audio Endpoint Builder service:

1. In the Services window, look for Windows Audio Endpoint Builder > Properties > Log on tab.

2. Select LOCAL SERVICE and click Apply > OK.

Remember that if you don't know the password, you can set a new one by clicking OK.

By following these simple steps, you should be able to resolve the 'Audio Service Is Not Running' error message on your Windows 10 computer and enjoy high-quality audio once again.

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