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

"Windows Audio Endpoint Builder" is a Windows XP service that "Manages audio devices for the Windows Audio service. If this service is stopped, audio devices and effects will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start" "Windows Audio Endpoint Builder" service is provided by Audiosrv.dll DLL 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
Start type: Automatic
Service status: Started
Dependencies:
   Plug and Play

"Windows Audio Endpoint Builder" service is provided by a DLL file called: Audiosrv.dll:

Name: Audiosrv.dll
Location: C:\Windows\System32\Audiosrv.dll
Description: Windows Audio Service
File version: 6.1.7601.17514
Size: 462 KB (473,600 bytes)
Modified: Saturday, November 20, 2010, 7:18:05 AM

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

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

⇒⇒Windows XP Services Tutorials