Windows Audio service not responding

What is AUDIO-SERVICE-DEAD?

The Windows Audio service (Audiosrv) has crashed or cannot start. No sound output is available system-wide.

Common Causes

• Corrupted audio driver
• Conflicting third-party audio software
• Service dependency failure (RPC)

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

• 1
  Open services.msc → restart Windows Audio
• 2
  Run: sfc /scannow
• 3
  Reinstall Realtek/Intel HD Audio driver

Commands & Diagnostics