Windows 10: Audio services not responding and microphone not working in Windows 10

The troubleshooter says the audio service is not responding but it is currently on. But the mic is not detected by Windows. Just in case it helps, it's a built-in laptop mic.

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Audio Service Not Responding

You can try a few things if you're having trouble with the audio service not responding on Windows.

• First, restart your computer and see if that fixes the problem.
  
• If not, try running the Windows audio troubleshooter.
  
• You may need to update your audio drivers if that doesn't work.
  
• You can do this through the Device Manager.
  

 

Audio service not responding

Hello,

The audio on my computer isn't working. I've run Troubleshooter and this is what comes up:

Audio services not responding Not fixed

One or more audio service isn't running Completed

Both the Windows audio and Windows Audio End Point Builder services

must be running or audio to work correctly. At least one of these services isn't

running.

Suggestions?

Thanks,

Elda

 

audio services not responding

Hi David,

An outdated audio driver is one of the possible causes why the sound of your device is not working properly.

To troubleshoot your concern, kindly follow these steps:

• Press Windows key + R key together to open Run dialog box. Then type services.msc and hit Enter to open Services window. Locate Windows
  Audio and Windows Audio Endpoint Builder services. Then check if their Status are Running and Startup type is Automatic.
• Follow the series of troubleshooting steps on this
  link.

Do let us know if you need further assistance.