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Audio Services Not Responding on Windows 11 [Fix]

Easily get rid of Windows 11 audio services not responding message

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Are audio services not responding on Windows 11? You are not the only person who is encountering this problem.

If you facesome audio issues, you may run the Windows sound troubleshooter. But, if it fails by showing the message that the audio services are not responding, this can be an annoying thing. Don’t worry. This article contains the solutions. Before that, let’s know about the reasons.

What causes audio services not to respond on Windows 11?

Luckily there are some specific reasons that cause this problem. As these are easily assumable, you also can troubleshoot the problem quickly. The reasons include the followings:

How do I fix audio services not responding on Windows 11?

You can easily solve this problem. But before that, you must do these things:

Doing the above things may save you time, and you may not need to follow the actual ways. However, if you still get the problem, follow these methods:

1. Uninstall audio software

Now, restart your PC and see if it has fixed the unresponsive audio services problem or not.

2. Update the audio driver

Please keep in mind that the above steps may fail to detect the latest driver. So, we recommend you use an automated tool that can identify outdated drivers and update them with a single click automatically.

Outbyte Driver Updater

3. Re-install the audio driver

If you can’t do it, restart your PC. In most cases, Windows may install the default audio driver, and it may work without a problem. If not, use software to install the audio driver[check solution 2].

4. Uninstall problematic update

Now, try to play any audio. The sound should be OK on your PC, and you will no longer face audio services not responding error.

5. Start/Restart audio services

Now, try to play any audio file. It should solve Windows 11 audio services not responding problem. If the restart option is not available, choose start.

6. System Restore

If necessary, learn how to solve if therestore point is not working on Windows.

7. Repair corrupted system files

For more steps, learn how torepair corrupted system files on Windows. After that, verify if it has solved the audio services not responding issue on Windows 11 or not.

8. Reset Windows

Following the above methods will indeed help. However, you also should make sure no software is interfering with your audio services. If appropriate, you also can try to disable the antivirus for a while to see if it improves the situation. Also, consider theclean installation of Windowsif required.

This article has mentioned how to fix if audio services are not responding on Windows 11. If you know of any other methods, feel free to let us know in the comment box.

Audio Services Not Responding on Windows 11 [Fix]#

What causes audio services not to respond on Windows 11?#

How do I fix audio services not responding on Windows 11?#

1. Uninstall audio software#

2. Update the audio driver#

Outbyte Driver Updater#

3. Re-install the audio driver#

4. Uninstall problematic update#

5. Start/Restart audio services#

6. System Restore#

7. Repair corrupted system files#

8. Reset Windows#