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Just delete the audio driver in Device Manager and reinstall a newer version. If it isn't the audio driver itself from Realtek. Try getting all the latest Motherboard drivers.

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Hi all,

My CPU, as shown in the attached photo, is always pinned at 100%, and the culprit is that top service. I am certain, as when I end the task, the utilization goes way down to around 15-17%. The only problem is that service is the Windows audio service, so when I end it, I have no audio.

I already tried things like uninstalling all recent update and such, nothing else has any effect.

 

If anyone knows something I haven't tried please respond and I'll try it later when tonight when I finish work.

Thanks everyone!

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Just delete the audio driver in Device Manager and reinstall a newer version. If it isn't the audio driver itself from Realtek. Try getting all the latest Motherboard drivers.

Personal Computer Build:

CPU: i7-4790k | Motherboard: Asus Z97-A | RAM: 16GB G. Skill | Graphics Card: Nvidia Geforce Gtx 1070 TI Founders Edition | Case: Corsair 750D | Storage: Samsung 850 Evo 250GB / Western Digital Black 1TB / Western Digital Blue 1TB | Power Supply: EVGA 750watt SuperNova Gold Rated | Displays: 3 VG248QE 24" 144hz, 1MS | CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 | Keyboard: Razer Chroma BlackWidow

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5 minutes ago, Tha Joker said:

Just delete the audio driver in Device Manager and reinstall a newer version. If it isn't the audio driver itself from Realtek. Try getting all the latest Motherboard drivers.

Man, I can't believe I didn't think of that, I feel like a doofus. Thanks heaps mate!

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1 minute ago, Captain Fanny Pack said:

Man, I can't believe I didn't think of that, I feel like a doofus. Thanks heaps mate!

No problem if that doesn't solve the problem let me know.

Personal Computer Build:

CPU: i7-4790k | Motherboard: Asus Z97-A | RAM: 16GB G. Skill | Graphics Card: Nvidia Geforce Gtx 1070 TI Founders Edition | Case: Corsair 750D | Storage: Samsung 850 Evo 250GB / Western Digital Black 1TB / Western Digital Blue 1TB | Power Supply: EVGA 750watt SuperNova Gold Rated | Displays: 3 VG248QE 24" 144hz, 1MS | CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 | Keyboard: Razer Chroma BlackWidow

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12 minutes ago, Psittac said:

did that fix it?

Probably takes more than 30 minutes to completely reinstall all the audio drivers after finding them on the appropriate websites. I know it took me 2 months to find my stupid Laptop drivers.

I have a problem with people. The only things I like are 787Bs and PCs.

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10 minutes ago, Boyborg690 said:

Probably takes more than 30 minutes to completely reinstall all the audio drivers after finding them on the appropriate websites. I know it took me 2 months to find my stupid Laptop drivers.

More often than not, they are found through Windows Updates, Device Manager or directly through the manufacturers website. That being said you need to know what you're looking for. Shouldn't take any longer than 15 minutes.

Personal Computer Build:

CPU: i7-4790k | Motherboard: Asus Z97-A | RAM: 16GB G. Skill | Graphics Card: Nvidia Geforce Gtx 1070 TI Founders Edition | Case: Corsair 750D | Storage: Samsung 850 Evo 250GB / Western Digital Black 1TB / Western Digital Blue 1TB | Power Supply: EVGA 750watt SuperNova Gold Rated | Displays: 3 VG248QE 24" 144hz, 1MS | CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 | Keyboard: Razer Chroma BlackWidow

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3 minutes ago, Boyborg690 said:

I used to own a potato Windows 7 craptop. It didn't work to well for that sort of thing.

The good old laptops haha. My Desktop is my main work station and I have an Acer Chrome Book when I'm laying in bed for basic use.

Personal Computer Build:

CPU: i7-4790k | Motherboard: Asus Z97-A | RAM: 16GB G. Skill | Graphics Card: Nvidia Geforce Gtx 1070 TI Founders Edition | Case: Corsair 750D | Storage: Samsung 850 Evo 250GB / Western Digital Black 1TB / Western Digital Blue 1TB | Power Supply: EVGA 750watt SuperNova Gold Rated | Displays: 3 VG248QE 24" 144hz, 1MS | CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 | Keyboard: Razer Chroma BlackWidow

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