How to Resolve Another Apps is Controlling Sound 0xc00d4e85 Error in Windows 10

How to Resolve Another Apps is Controlling Sound 0xc00d4e85 Error in Windows 10

There are many Applications running in our PC. There are other supporting Applications which helps in successful execution of other Applications. Whenever a new process is loaded in RAM for execution it sequentially require other processes for completion of work. Sometimes, a host application require other application for completion of work. This may often show error like host application is controlling another application. Read the article on how to resolve another apps is controlling sound 0xc00d4e85 error in Windows 10.

It can be generally seen that a Video player apps uses Sound app for playing a movie or clip sucessfully. In the meantime, a new App also ask for Sound App but it it busy right now, so it may show you different error messages. In this article, we are taking sound application as an example. Here sound apps is being used by other application. There might be several reasons of showing Another Apps is Controlling Sound 0xc00d4e85 Error in Windows OS. Some of them are Pending Windows update, malware attack, driver error, file corruption etc. 

If you are facing similar problem into your PC then read the article till end of the solution. We have suggested few troubleshooting steps which must be followed sequentially. Apart from these troubleshooting, we have added related screenshots for better understanding of steps to our readers.

Procedure to fix Another Apps is Controlling Sound 0xc00d4e85 Error in Windows 10

Solution 1: Stop audiodg.exe application

Step 1: Go to Taskbar, right click and select Task Manager. When Task Manager window will open, switch to the Details tab and search for the audiodg.exe from the list. 

Step 2: After getting the audiodg.exe process right click on it. Right click on it and select End task. Finally, this process will endup. Restart the computer to see the changes. Hope it will sort out your problem. 

Step 3: There are many other executable files running or disabled. It can be easily seen under the Processes tab. Task Manager window can be opened by pressing three keys once - Shift, Ctr, Del. 

Solution 2: Disable then Enable Audio Driver program

Step 1: Press Window key + X open Tool Menu list. From Tool Menu List, click on Device Manager. When Device Manager Window will open, you will see a list of drivers installed in our PC.

Step 2: Scroll down to Sound, Video and Game Controller Driver. Unwrap it and locate to audio driver (Realtek High Definition Audio) you are using. Right click on Realtek High Definition Audio and select Disable device. Then you will get a confirmation message, click on Yes to confirm.

Step 3: After disabling, locate to the Device driver again and right click on it. Finally click on enable device from the list. Finally, Restart the Computer to see the changes. Read to know How to Resolve Another Apps is Controlling Sound 0xc00d4e85 Error in Windows 10. 

Solution 3: Remove Problematic Windows Update

Step 1: Sometimes it is found that some unnecessary windows update may restrict the normal execution of audio service and result error. So, you need to find that culprit and install the update. Press Window key + I to open Settings window. Navigate to the Update and Security option click on it.

Step 2: Now, click on Windows Update on left panel of the window. Below check for updates button you will find update history, click on it. You will get a list of uninstall updates.

Step3: Search for the culprit installed update, for example KB2962407 and click on it. You will get an option to uninstall it. Uninstall it completely and restart the computer to see the changes. Read the article to know how to Resolve Another Apps is Controlling Sound 0xc00d4e85 Error in Windows 10.

Solution 4: Perform Dism and Sfc scan 

This process is performed when any system file corruption or missing found to be victim or culprit. Run DISM to repair Windows system image and Windows component store in Windows 10. SFC utility allows users to scan for and restore corrupt Windows system files. We need to run both SFC and DISM sequentially. How to Fix Program Not Responding Error in Windows 10.

Step-1: Press Win + X (Windows Shortcut Keys) at a time to Open Command Prompt (Admin).

Step-2: Type sfc/ scannow after a blinking cursor and press enter.

Step-3: After successful completion of Scanning, Reboot the Computer.

Step-4: Check if problem is solved else go for next method.

Press Windows Key + R to open Run dialog box. Type cmd to open Command Prompt window.

Type the command >>> DISM / Online / Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and press enter.

It will be helpful when files get corrupted and require proper scanning.

First of all, get ready to run SFC utility. To Run System File Checker (SFC), Open Command Prompt Window with Admin privilege and type sfc / scannow and hit enter. 

The checker will run for a while and if any corruption is found, it will replace and reboot them successfully.

Secondly, get ready to run DISM utility scan. If a Windows image becomes unserviceable, you can use the Deployment Imaging and Servicing Management (DISM) tool to update the files and correct the problem. Open Command Prompt Window with Administrative privilege and type the following codes illustrated below.

Enter the text Dism /Online /Cleanup-image followed by three important switches given below. The three important switches are /ScanHealth, /CheckHealth and /RestoreHealth. Each of them having different work. 

Type the following codes line by line after execution of prior one.

a.      Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

b.      Dism/ Online /Cleanup-Image/ CheckHealth

c.       Dism/ Online/ Cleanup-Image/ RestoreHealth

Solution 5: Create a new admin profile and check 

If any of the previous solutions do not work then profile corruption would be the final reason. If you are having corrupt admin profile then we need to create a new admin profile. Now move all files to the new admin profile. Completely delete the files in old admin profile.

In new Admin profile, run the chkdsk command in Safe mode to check files which are damaged or corrupt. To process this command follow the steps below.

Go to Search bar, type cmd and press enter to continue. Right-click the best match from the list - Command Prompt and select Run as administrator. In Command Prompt window type the command 

Chkdsk /f /r /x

A confirmation option will generate, click on Yes to continue. Restart the Computer and press Y for yes to continue.

Alternatively, 

Step 1: Go to Settings Apps from the menu and open Accounts option. When Accounts Page will open. Navigate below to Family and Other Users. Scroll down to Other Users Section. Now, click on Add Someone else to this PC. 

Step 2: One the next page, scroll down and click on "I don't have this person's sign-in information". A new window will open to Create a new account.

Click on the "Add a user without a Microsoft account"option below. Click on Next. Enter the name and password of the new Administrator account.

You must ensure that the new account should be of administrator type. Select the correct Account type and press OK to continue. 

Solution 6: Check that Windows Audio Service is Running

Step 1: Press Windows key + R to open run dialogue box. Type command services.msc and press enter to continue. As a result, Services Window will open. Scroll down to Windows Audio and double click on it. When properties window will open, navigate to startup type. Please make sure the value for startup type should not be disabled. Check both Service Status and Startup type.  

Step 2: It should be either manual or automatic. If it is set to Manual or Automatic then you need to check the service status. You must ensure that the service status will be on running mode. Read the article to know how to Resolve Another Apps is Controlling Sound 0xc00d4e85 Error in Windows 10.

Solution 7: Perform Complete Windows Update

Step 1: Go to search bar and type update, select the matched content from the list. As a result, Settings window will open  with selected Windows Update label. 

Step 2: On Windows Update label, Click on 'Check for updates'. Now you have to wait for few minutes or hours for complete Windows update installation. Read to know how to Fix Windows Update Utilizing high CPU Usage in Windows 10

Solution 8: Restore PC to Previous Point

This is one of the prior steps must be followed when troubleshooting misbehaves. You need to create a restore point. This can be done by pressing Windows key + S and type System Restore.

Then, create a restore point (control panel) result will appear. Click on it. System Properties Windows will open. Click on System Restore. Click on Next.

If available, check Show more restore points option. Now select the desired restore point and click on Next. 

Finally, follow the instructions available in Screen to complete the troubleshooter. Read to know how to Resolve Another Apps is Controlling Sound 0xc00d4e85 Error in Windows 10.

Solution 9: Reset Window 10 PC

Step 1: First of all Open Windows in SAFE MODE. To enter into safe mode, we need to restart Computer several times, until "Preparing Automatic Repair" message appears. Now follow, Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > System Restore. Follow correct credential to enter PC for System Restore.

Step 2: Click on Next button now. Select the desired restore point. Then, create a restore point (control panel) result will appear. Click on it. System Properties Windows will open. Click on System Restore. Click on Next.

If available, check Show more restore points option. Now select the desired restore point and click on Next. 

Finally, follow the instructions available in Screen to complete the entire process. Read to know how to Resolve Another Apps is Controlling Sound 0xc00d4e85 Error in Windows 10.