Windows 10: Sound stops working ~ Audiosrv can't be restarted (Error 1053)

Randomly, usually after I come back to the computer after a break, I find that the sound has stopped working, and is also affecting some related areas. This has the following symptoms:


* Winamp can't start a track anymore, and crashes when trying to do so (does not respond)

* System sounds don't work anymore

* VLC can't start videos anymore

* YouTube can't start videos anymore (endless loading)

* Several websites (but not all) can't be loaded altogether. For instance, while this error is in effect, I can still search on bing for solutions about the error, but when I try to load the microsoft page result about it (such as this one), it just loads endlessly

* Audiosrv can't be restarted (Error 1053)

* When trying to restart the computer, it first tries to shut down for several minutes during which the screen will already be blank but the fan is still running, then shuts down completely without restarting.


I first observed this error on my home PC after coming back from a world trip at the end of March, and it has persisted since then, albeit not consistently. Most notably, it did not occur once all through May. Here's the dates when this error happened to me:


* 31-Mar-2019
* 01-Apr-2019
* 02-Apr-2019
* 17-Apr-2019
* 06-Jun-2019

I am using Windows 10. My sound driver appears to be Realtek High Definition Audio. I have already tried updating it, but it says it's up to date.


Interestingly, I have a program called HitFilmExpress, and the sound in that program and that program alone usually works even when this bug is in effect.


I'd be grateful about any help in resolving this.


Sincerely,

Kira Resari

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Windows 10 / sound missing, restarting audiosrv brings the audio back

 

Windows 10 / sound missing, restarting audiosrv brings the audio back

I have an issue with the sound going missing after the computer has been in the sleep state. All the audio devices seem fine, but no sound is coming out of the speakers or headphones. The solution to this seems to be restarting the Windows Audio Service,
audiosrv. It is running fine the services list, but just right clicking and restarting does the tricks. However, this happens on a daily basis and it's not very convenient to have to restart the service every time.

The computer is a new one, with an Asus motherboard and ALC877 sound chip, with the latest Asus supplied Realtek drivers installed. I've tried other versions of the drivers too, but to no avail.

 

Audiosrv needs to be restarted after a period.

Hello community I have as puzzle for you guys that I don't have the answer to!

This problem appeared after updating from W 8.1 to W 10.

The problem:

After using the PC for about 30 minutes maximum, the audisrv is crashing/stopping and then when I get back the sound for an temporarily fix. I have to reset my programs to get the sound back.

Temporarily fix:

Open CMD in admin. Type; net stop audiosrv then net start audiosrv .

Now after the quick fix, this will hold out for about 30 min. Then I have to do it again.

I have tried to go on device manager and scanned for hardware changes and updated every sound and device that I found. But still no success.

Please I would appreciate all help!

Regards

Nikolai