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Windows Audio

Default Description:

Manages audio devices 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:

This service is required if you wish to hear any audio at all. If your computer does not have a sound card, disable this service.

Additional Reading:

None at this time.

Discussion Topic Link:

Windows XP Services Forum

Defaults Startup Type:

Default XP Home: Automatic (Started)
Default XP MCE 2005: Automatic (Started)
Default XP Pro: Automatic (Started)
Default XP Tablet PC 2005: 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 netsvcs

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service Windows Audio needs to function properly:

• Plug and Play (H, M, P, T)
• Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (H, M, P, T)

What other service require Windows Audio to function properly:

• None (H, M, P, T)