


If the Windows Audio service does not start and you get the error ‘Error 1068: The dependency service or group failed to start, then make sure that the following services are started and their Startup Type is set to Automatic’ Select Properties for Windows Audio and set its Startup Type to Automatic. Scroll down the list of services, right-click Windows Audio and select Start.Ĭ. Click Start, type Services.msc in the Start Search box.ī. I suggest that you check if the dependency services are started and check if you have the same issue.Ī. You can refer this article to run Audio troubleshooter: Run Audio troubleshooter that will automatically diagnose and fix any audio issues. You can try the below methods to fix this issue: The error message indicates that the Audio service is failing to start on your computer. After the scan has completed, close the command prompt window, restart the computer and check. If everything is okay you should, after the scan, see the following message "Windows resource protection did not find any integrity violations".ĥ. You may be asked to insert your Win7 DVD for this process to continue.Ĥ. If any files require a replace SFC will replace them. Be patient because the scan may take some time.ģ. Type the following command, and then press ENTER:Ī message will appear stating that 'The system scan will begin'. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or clickĢ. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-clickĬommand Prompt, and then click Run as administrator. To perform SFC scan you may follow the steps below and check -ġ. If the issue persists, you also could use Audio troubleshooter to automatically diagnose and fix any audio issues or perform a SFC scan to check system component Integrity. Then make sure that the services are started and their Startup Type is set to Plug and Play, Multimedia Class Scheduler, If this doesn’t work, make sure, you have started all other dependent services such as Scroll through the list of services, right click on Windows Audio and click Start. Click on Start, and type Services.msc in the search bar.Ģ. Please check if the dependency services are started manuallyġ. The error code point to the other Windows audio dependent services.
