Windows command fix
Fix Windows Audio Service: Restart Sound When No Audio Works
Use this page when you searched for: audio service not running, no sound Windows, restart Windows audio, speakers not working. For no sound, audio device missing, or sound service not responding.
What this fix is for
The Windows Audio service controls playback and recording devices. Restarting it can fix no sound, missing audio devices, or a service that stops responding after sleep or driver changes.
Before you run it
Audio may cut out while the service restarts. Open apps may need to be restarted if they do not reconnect to the audio device.
Steps
1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
2. Run the command above.
3. Check the selected output device in Windows sound settings.
After the command
If sound still fails, update the audio driver or choose the correct output device in Settings > System > Sound.
Use this command only for the problem described on this page. Restart Windows after service, network, update, or file repair commands before testing again.
Quick questions
Is this command safe for personal files?
Audio may cut out while the service restarts. Open apps may need to be restarted if they do not reconnect to the audio device.
What should I do after running it?
If sound still fails, update the audio driver or choose the correct output device in Settings > System > Sound.