No matter how powerful a computer system is, issues will always arise. One such issue is the Windows Audio Service needing a restart at login. It can be frustrating, especially when it interrupts sound-based applications and activities.

If you're experiencing this problem, read on to fix it and enjoy uninterrupted audio on your computer.

1. Restart the Windows Audio Service Manually

Windows Audio Service controls the sound of your computer, and if it needs a restart at login, you may experience audio issues. Restarting this service along with all its dependencies is an easy solution to fix this problem.

To restart the Windows Audio Service manually, follow these steps:

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type services.msc in the text box and hit Enter.
  3. In the Services window, scroll down to find the Windows Audio Service.
    Open Windows Audio Service
  4. When you locate it, double-click to open its Properties window.
  5. Set the Startup type as Automatic and then click Stop to stop the service.
    Restart Windows Audio Service
  6. Now, click on OK and then click Start to start it again.
  7. Click Apply > OK and close the Services window.

After restarting the Windows Audio Service, you now need to restart all the related services. To do so, repeat the steps above for the following:

  • Plug and Play Service
  • Multimedia Class Scheduler (if available)
  • Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
  • Windows Audio Endpoint Builder

2. Update the Audio Drivers

Outdated audio drivers can be the reason for your Windows Audio Service issues. To ensure that this isn’t the case update your audio drivers to the latest version. Here's how to do it:

  1. Right-click on the Start menu and select Device Manager.
  2. Expand the Sound, video and game controllers section.
    Update Audio driver Via Device Manager
  3. Right-click on the audio drivers and select Update driver.
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  4. Select Search automatically for drivers in the pop-up window.
  5. If the system finds any updates, it will prompt you to install them.
  6. Once updated, restart your computer.

3. Reinstall the Audio Driver

If updating the drivers did not work, your best bet is to reinstall the audio drivers. Reinstalling the audio drivers will ensure that all the necessary files are present and configured correctly.

To reinstall the audio driver, follow these steps:

  1. Press Win + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type devmgmt.msc in the text box and hit Enter.
  3. In the Device Manager window, expand the Sound, video and game controllers section.
    Uninstall Audio driver
  4. Right-click on the audio driver and select Uninstall device.
  5. Confirm the action and follow the on-screen instructions to remove the drivers.

After performing the above steps, restart your computer again and check if the issue persists.

4. Run the Audio Troubleshooter

Windows comes with built-in troubleshooting tools that detect and solve common audio problems. To run the audio troubleshooter, follow these steps:

  1. Click on Start and type Settings in the search bar.
  2. Select Settings from the search result.
  3. In the Settings window, navigate to System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
    Run the Audio Troubleshooter
  4. Next to Playing Audio, click on the Run button.

The Audio Troubleshooter will scan for issues and try to fix them automatically. Once you complete the process, restart your computer and check if it resolves the problem.

5. Perform Some Generic Windows Fixes

If none of the other methods solve the Windows Audio Service issue, you can apply some general Windows-based solutions. This involves disabling fast startup and running the System File Checker tool. You can also use the DISM tool to repair the system image and reset Windows Update components.

Aside from this, you might try performing a clean boot on your computer to disable any incompatible services. This will help you identify the exact cause of the problem and fix it.

Windows Audio Service No Longer Requires Restarting at Login

Do you have to restart the Windows Audio Service after logging into your computer? Try out these tips, and hopefully, you won't have this problem anymore.