Windows Audio

Default Description:

Manages audio for Windows-based programs. If this service is stopped, audio devices and effects will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Additional Information:

None at this time.

Defaults Startup Type:

Default Vista Home Basic: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Home Premium: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Business: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Ultimate: Automatic (Started)

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Automatic

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): AudioSrv

Display Name: Windows Audio

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted

Log On As:

Account: Local Service

Dependencies:

What service Windows Audio needs to function properly:

• Multimedia Class Scheduler
• Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
  • DCOM Server Process Launcher
• Windows Audio Endpoint Builder
  • Plug and Play

What other service require Windows Audio to function properly:

• None