What is "Windows Audio Endpoint Builder" in my Windows 8 service list? And how is "Windows Audio Endpoint Builder" service related to AudioEndpointBuilder.dll?

"Windows Audio Endpoint Builder" is a Windows 8 service that Manages audio devices for the Windows Audio service. If this service is stopped, audio devices and effects will not function properly. "Windows Audio Endpoint Builder" service is provided by AudioEndpointBuilder.dll program file.

Detailed information on "Windows Audio Endpoint Builder" service:

Service name: AudioEndpointBuilder
Display name: Windows Audio Endpoint Builder
Execution command: C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted
Dependencies: None

"Windows Audio Endpoint Builder" service is provided by a program called: AudioEndpointBuilder.dll:

Name: AudioEndpointBuilder.dll
Location: C:\Windows\System32\AudioEndpointBuilder.dll
Description: Windows Audio Endpoint Builder
File version: 6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
Size: 169472 bytes
Modified: 4/9/2013 4:48:42 AM UTC

Disabling "Windows Audio Endpoint Builder" service may cause issues when running Windows 8 system.

⇒"svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted" Services on Windows 8

⇒⇒Windows 8 Services Tutorials