Windows 10: Computer apps and services randomly stopped working

fusionfall05 · Feb 7, 2021

Hi I woke up this morning to my computer being very weird today

I tried to open up google chrome My default browser it wouldn't open, the cursor loads for a little bit then it stops and never opens

I tried updating my computer but the "Resume updates button doesnt work"

My audio service was somehow turned off and when I try to turn it on through Services.msc it says "Windows could not start the windows service on local computer"

I try giving my self permissions to my Local Disk and it says "An error occurred while applying security information to C:\$GetCurrent failed to enumerate objects in the container. Access is denied.. Its just a series of random errors all over the place. What do I do??

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miracleman · Feb 7, 2021

Audio services not responding - Audio randomly stopped working

dalchina · Feb 7, 2021

Audio services not responding - Audio randomly stopped working

Try the equivalent on your system of this (not all terms may precisely match your setup)

Follow the below steps carefully.

1. Open Device Manager: To open Device Manager, go to Settings, click on Devices, go to Connected devices, scroll down to Related settings and click on Device manager.

2. Open IDT High Definition Audio CODEC: Unfold Sound, video and game controllers and double-click IDT High Definition Audio CODEC (or right-click > Properties).

3. Click on Update Driver: Go to the Driver tab and click on Update Driver... (second button seen from above).

4. Click on Browse my computer for driver software: After completing Step 3 a new window will pop up with two options. Choose the second option (Browse my computer for driver software)

5. Click on Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer: After completing Step 4 you'll be prompted to locate a driver. Click on Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.

6. Click on High Definition Audio Device, click Yes: Make sure Show compatible hardware is checked. Click on High Definition Audio Device under Model, then click Yes. Do NOT use High Definition Audio CODEC or whatever is showing for you.

Step 6 is crucial. Ignore any scary pop-ups. It works just fine and you won't end up with an exploded device.
That's all you have to do to make it work. Enjoy horrible error sounds and music!
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(from Guide: How to Fix Audio Not Working in Windows 10 : Windows10)

Note: as you may have found, a number of threads on this topic are unsolved.

You may wish to consider doing an in-place upgrade repair install if no solution is found.

Also consider the possibility of hardware failure. You could check the card is seated, cables secure.

rerunner · Feb 7, 2021

audio randomly stops working

Hello all,

My computer is currently connected to my Vizio E420-A0 TV (HDMI). My audio randomly stops working and the display audio device disappears. When it works I can see it in device manager:

And when it stops working it disappears:

The driver seems to be up to date:

Disconnecting and reconnecting the cable doesn't help or turning the TV off and on, but rebooting fixes it. Any ideas?