Make Sure the Windows Audio Components Are Running Close the window and reboot your computer for the changes to take effect. Also double click on it to check if its Startup type is set as 'Automatic'. Right click on it and select Restart from the pop-up menu. Go back to the Services window and locate Windows Audio Endpoint Builder. Double click on Windows Audio and check if its Startup type is set as 'Automatic'. And then right click on it and select Restart from the pop-up menu. Scroll down to find Windows Audio in the Services window. Type 'services.msc' into the box and hit Enter to run it.
Use shortcut keys Windows + R to launch the Run dialog box. To address the 'Audio services not responding' issue on Windows 10, restarting the Windows Audio service is the quickest and easiest method. Here are the top 4 fixes to help you address 'Audio services not responding' on Windows 10. If you are plagued by this issue, just take it easy. It usually occurs after you upgrade your Windows OS to an updated version such as Windows 10 version 1803 (also known as Windows 10 April 2018 Update) or Windows 10 version 1809 (also known as Windows 10 October 2018 Update). 'Audio services not responding' is a common issue you may encounter when you try to resolve audio issues like the ' No Audio Output Device is installed' issue by using Windows audio troubleshooter.