Windows 10: Failed to initialize SdAppServices

I've begun to get this pop up, about once a day, saying "Failed it initialize SdAppServices." No other information is available in the box. It happens at random times; has nothing to do with anything that I am doing at the time. Recently, it popped up when I was browsing online.

Has anyone else seen this?





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Failed to Initialize Smart Audio Failed to Initialize Smart Audio - Windows 10

Hi Verge,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.

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  Do you see any error code along with the error message?
  
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  Since when did the issue started appearing?
  
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  Have you made any changes in settings prior to the issue?
  

I suggest you to perform the below troubleshooting steps and check if it resolves the issue.

Method 1: Audio Troubleshooter

Method 1: Run inbuilt audio troubleshooter and check if it works. Follow the steps given below.

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  Press Windows Key +R, type Control Panel.
  
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  Type troubleshooting in the search bar, click on troubleshooting.
  
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  Now click on view all option.
  
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  Click on Playing audio and follow the prompts to run the troubleshooter.
  

Note: If your computer is having problems playing sound, try using the Playing Audio troubleshooter to fix the problem. It checks for common problems with your volume settings, your sound card or driver, and your speakers
or headphones.

Check if it helps.



I hope the issue will be resolved. If you need any further assistance, please feel free to contact us again. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.



Thank you.

 

Failed to Initialize Smart Audio Failed to Initialize Smart Audio - Windows 10

Hi Verge,



Thank you for updating us. It must be unfortunate that you are still facing the same issue. Let me help you.



I suggest you to go through the below answer provided by Andreas Socratous
for a similar thread and check if it helps.

Click on,
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-pictures/error-failed-to-initialize-smart-audio-on-every/01773f2d-412c-4abb-bde5-9ba9ca40eb6c



I hope the information helps. Please keep us posted on the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.

Thank you.

 

Sdappservices.dll comes from Stardock Corp., which makes Start10 start menu replacement. Do you use Start10 or, maybe, some other Stardock products?

 

It might be. Now that you mention it, I did install a StarDock app, but uninstalled it when I saw it cost money. I'll look into any residual files that may have been left behind. Thank you!

 

Yes, I installed Start 10, but uninstalled it when I saw that it was a paid program. Thank you!

 

So, that was what it was. I had installed Start 10, and uninstalled it. However, I had not restarted my computer to finalize all the uninstalled processes. Before I restarted, I saw that there was a Start 10 folder in my Program Files system folder. After the restart, it was gone. I am assuming there will no longer be a popup, so I am calling this one solved. I will update this is anything else happens (though I doubt it will).

Thank you Andrey and BobCat for noticing that this was tied into the Start 10 program. Save me a lot of time tracking this down.