Windows 10: I was initially getting an error of "The Audio services is not running". Fixed it and now...

I was initially getting an error of "The Audio services is not running". I fixed it with services.msc and choosing a local account and then reverted back to my Admin account. Now that ugly icon of speaker icon with crossed out is no more visible but I cannot even hear anything through my internal speakers. I am at my wits end. Please help me. Oh yes, another thing, when I open my Volume Mixer, I cannot see anything below "Applications", which might be the reason. Any help on how to fix it.Requesting @DaveM121 to help me out as last time, he had given an unique solution, which was not found on

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After running Audio troubleshooter error: 'one or more audio service isn't running'

Hi Peter,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

As you receive the error message: 'one or more audio service isn't running', this might have occurred due to the audio services.

I suggest you to restart the service, set it to automatic and check if it helps.

Step 1: Stop the Windows Audio service.

• Press Windows Key + R on the keyboard and type
  services.msc, Services window gets opened.
• Search for Windows Audio service, right click on it and click on
  Stop.
• Restart the computer.

Step 2: Start the service and set it to automatic:

• Press Windows Key + R on the keyboard and type
  services.msc, Services window gets opened.
• Search for Windows Audio service, right click on it and click on
  Properties.
• Start the service, set
  Startup type to Automatic.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.

 

Audio Services are not running / responding.

Charlie,

The Audio services not responding problem is very likely due to an outdated, corrupted or incompatible audio driver on your Windows. I'd like to ask, what do you mean by "to
boot in safe mode and or clean boot / wipe the system and that wouldn't be possible in my current situation"? Are you connected via domain server? Are you getting any error messages when you try to boot into safe mode and perform a clean boot?

In the meantime, I suggest that you follow these steps:

Step # 1: Restart your audio services.

1. Press Windows key + R and then type services.msc and click OK.
2. Find and right-click on "Windows Audio", then click Restart.
3. Right-click on Windows Audio one more time, this time click Properties.
4. Set the Startup type to Automatic. Click Apply > OK.
5. Do the same thing to "Windows Audio Endpoint Builder".
   

Note: If the Restart option grayed out, your Windows Audio Endpoint Builder service is not running, click Start instead.

Step # 2: Uninstall the audio driver in the Device Manager. Open Device Manager> Sound, video and game controllers> Right click the driver> Properties> Driver tab> Uninstall Device> Restart
your PC, and Windows will attempt to reinstall the driver.

Note: If the same issue persists after reinstalling the driver, please contact the audio card manufacturer's website and find and download the correct drivers for your device. Then install it on your computer manually.

You may also refer to Fix sound problems article
for more information.

 

Audio service is not running error. But is working fine.

Hi Martin Bertorello,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

In order to get clarity on this issue and assist you with appropriate troubleshooting steps, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

1. Are you aware of any changes made to this computer prior to the issue?
   
2. What is the version of your Windows 10 computer? (To check the version of your Windows 10, you can refer
   See which version of Windows 10 you have).
   

Meanwhile, try the below methods and check if the issue persists.

Method 1:
Fix Sound Problems In Windows 10.

I suggest you to follow the sections Run the audio troubleshooter,
Fix your audio driver, and Restart to apply installed updates from
Fix sound problems in Windows 10 and check if you get back the normal
Sound icon in the taskbar.

If the issue persists, then follow Method 2.

Method 2:
Manually Starting Windows Audio Service.

1. Click on the Start Menu > Search for
   Services.msc > Hit Enter.
   
2. Search for Windows Audio Service >
   Right-click on the Windows Audio Service and click on
   Start.
   
3. Restart the computer once after starting the service and check if you can see the normal Sound icon.
   

If you have additional questions, or if the issue persists after performing the above troubleshooting steps, please let me know by replying to this thread. This way, I'll get notified and respond back to you as soon as I can.