General Information
None at this time
Windows 8
Default Description
Manages audio devices for the Windows Audio service. 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.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 x86 | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 8 x64 | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 8 Pro x86 | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 8 Pro x64 | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x86 | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x64 | Automatic (Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): AudioEndpointBuilder
Display Name: Windows Audio Endpoint Builder
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted
Log On As
Account: Local System account
Dependencies
Note: No dependencies are listed for any service in the WDP build I used to draft this information.
Windows 7
Default Description
Manages audio devices for the Windows Audio service. 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.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 7 Starter | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 7 Home Basic | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 7 Home Premium | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 7 Professional | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 7 Ultimate | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 7 Enterprise | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): AudioEndpointBuilder
Display Name: Windows Audio Endpoint Builder
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted
Log On As
Account: Local System account
Dependencies
What service Windows Audio Endpoint Builder needs to function properly:
- Plug and Play (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- Power (U)
What other service require Windows Audio Endpoint Builder to function properly:
- Windows Audio (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
Windows Vista
Default Description
Manages audio devices for the Windows Audio service. 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.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Home Basic | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Vista Home Premium | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Vista Business | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Vista Ultimate | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Vista Enterprise | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): AudioEndpointBuilder
Display Name: Windows Audio Endpoint Builder
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service Windows Audio Endpoint Builder needs to function properly:
- Plug and Play (HB, HP, B, U)
What other service require Windows Audio Endpoint Builder to function properly:
- Windows Audio (HB, HP, B, U)
Additional Reading
None at this time.