The Audio Service is not running - Quick fix without restart!

Windows' Audio Service controls all audio devices and, subsequently, their sound input/output. It loads when Windows starts and, now and then, stops working, resulting in no sound being output from your PC. Usually, a restart fixes those issues, but if you would like to perform a CMD (command prompt) quick fix instead, without a restart, follow the steps below:



Before using this fix, close any open media player applications like Windows Media Player, VLC etc.

Start > CMD.exe

1. Right-click and choose "Run as Administrator."
2. Stop audio services Type "net stop audiosrv"
   This stops the audio service. Wait for the message that states successful stoppage.
3. Start audio services Type "net start audiosrv"
   This (re)starts the audio service. Wait for the message that states successful start.

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