Windows Audio Endpoint Builder

Windows Vista Service Details

Description:

Endpoint devices are things like speakers, microphones, etc. I have this strange feeling this has been broken out of the 'Windows Audio' service where it used to lie, to include much of the new DRM crazyiness that you read about in Vista. Securing down your computer so that certain audio devices, if not secure (i.e. analog) get different quality audio than secure channels. I cannot confirm that this is the culprit, as honestly, I havn't seen any of these 'nasty' things that MS put into Windows (but most likely had to, to allow for a secure channel for decoding DRM whatnot). Anyway, on the surface, it tells allows Windows to more effectively manage your audio hardware. It knows how many mics, speakers, etc you have, rahter than just sending information out blindly.


Service Description:

Manages audio devices for the Windows Audio service. If this service is stopped, audio devices and effects will not function properly.


Consequences of Stopping:

If Disabled, Windows Audio service wont be able to start
All services listed in 'Required For' will be unable to function


Depends on:

Plug and Play


Required for:


Windows Audio


Default Settings:
Home Basic:Automatic
Home Premium:Automatic
Business:Automatic
Ultimate:Automatic
Tweaked Settings:1
Safe:Automatic
Tweak:Automatic
Minimal:Automatic
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Service Information

Service Name: AudioEndpointBuilder
Process Name:svchost.exe
Memory Usage(MB)2:.
CPU Usage(%)3:
Running Type:
2: denotes typical memory usage. It may not be indicative of what usage you will see, but it should give you a rough idea. Make a comment below if you see otherwise.
3: denotes typical CPU usage when process is actually active. Many processes are not actively doing anything most of the time. Check running type for more details. All machines are different, so this number may not be indicative of what you will actually see.
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