Have you recently encountered the message Audio Renderer Error – Please Restart Your Computer? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one who feels this way. This problem has been reported by several Windows users while trying to watch a YouTube video.
It is not limited to any particular Windows version. It also doesn’t matter which browser you’re using or where you’re watching from. It’s been reported in Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Edge, Chrome, and other browsers.
The problem is believed to occur regularly, preventing users from watching any YouTube video in peace. It’s also been reported to happen while using iTunes or another built-in audio player.
What Causes The YouTube Audio Renderer Error ‘Please Restart Your Computer’?
Through different user reports and professional guides, we’ve done our fair share of research on this subject. We’ve collated all of the information we’ve obtained and come up with a list of possible causes for this problem. The following is a list of the items on the list:
Audio driver malfunction – Several users and their issues have led to the conclusion that there may be a reoccurring defect in the computer’s motherboard that is causing this error to appear.
Many people have come up with solutions to this problem. Restarting the computer, unplugging and replugging the headphones, temporarily deactivating the audio driver, and so on are some of the options.
A conflict between the Windows Sound Driver and the ASIO driver has also been identified as a significant cause of this error message. However, this only occurs in devices that use both the Windows Sound driver and the ASIO driver, and that on distinct sound frequencies.
BIOS version with a bug – Please keep in mind that this only applies to Dell computer users. A faulty software update can produce the ‘Audio Renderer Problem ‘Please Restart Your Computer’ error. Dell, on the other hand, has fixed the bug, and it can now be easily fixed by simply changing the BIOS. It’s really straightforward, as we’ll see below.
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The above-mentioned causes could be the source of the problem on your device. Still, you don’t have to be concerned since we’re here today, and we’re devoting this post to solutions to the problem.
Simply follow the directions, and one of the ways will almost certainly reach the target. So, without further ado, let’s get down to business.
1. Remove/Replace Headphones
There isn’t much else to say about this one. It’s exactly what it sounds like. It’s so basic that it may seem stupid at first, but trust us when we say that this strategy has addressed countless users’ problems. Simply unplug and re-plug your headphones to see if it solves your problem. This works with both jack and USB headphones.
If you’re watching YouTube with your headphones on and seeing this problem, simply follow the steps above. It’s a different story if you’re not wearing a headset. Please keep in mind that this is only a temporary solution.
You must address the issue at its source; otherwise, this error may recur, and this approach may or may not be effective. To get to the bottom of the problem, you’ll need to keep reading to find a permanent solution.
2. Restarting Your Computer
Yes, this strategy is effective. It’s a fairly straightforward solution, however the error message explicitly states that you must restart the computer to resolve the problem. So, restart your computer and see if the problem has been resolved.
The only issue with this strategy is that it, too, is simply a temporary fix. The error appears again after a few seconds, according to reports. Therefore, read the next technique if you want a more lasting solution to this problem.
If you are pleased with a temporary remedy, this will suffice; nevertheless, we recommend that you resolve this error once and for all, as restarting your device repeatedly does not appear to be a smart idea.
3. Using the Audio Troubleshooter
You can also get rid of this error by using the built-in audio troubleshooter. The built-in audio troubleshooter includes a list of solutions for audio issues.
We’ve all heard of troubleshooting. If the issue is common and recognised by Microsoft, you will almost certainly find a remedy there. To use it, simply follow these instructions:
Step 1: To launch the Run dialogue box, press Windows Key + R. After it opens, type’ms-settings:troubleshoot’ and hit enter. This will bring up the troubleshooting window.
Step 2: Under the troubleshooting option, scroll down to Get up and running and then pick Playing Audio. After that, choose Run the Troubleshooter.
Step 3: Wait a few minutes for the process to finish, then choose the device where the ‘Audio Renderer Error: Please Restart Your Computer’ error is occurring and click next.
Step 4: After that, your device will be examined for audio issues. They will identify a problem (if one exists), and then offer remedies to that problem or problems. Follow the on-screen instructions in order to complete the answer.
Check if the error has been fixed by restarting your computer. If this is not the case, proceed to the next method.
4. Disabling and Re-enabling The Audio Driver
It’s possible that the issue at hand can be resolved without having to restart your computer or go through the troubleshooting option. You may quickly disable all of your computer’s audio adapters and then enable them again after a few minutes.
In the case of some users, this has been reported and confirmed to resolve the fault. If your problem hasn’t been fixed yet and you’d like to try this method, follow the instructions below:
Step 1: To launch the Run dialogue box, press Windows + R. When it opens, put ‘devmgmt.msc’ into the search box and hit Enter. The device manager will open as a result of this.
Step 2: Expand the Sound, video, and gaming controller menu by navigating to it. Then, by right-clicking on all of the audio adapters on your device and selecting Disable, you may disable them all.
Step 3: Allow a few moments before turning on all of your device’s audio adapters. This can be accomplished by right-clicking and selecting the Enable option.
Check to see whether the issue has been resolved. If the problem has been resolved, that’s great; if it hasn’t, don’t worry; there are still plenty of options available. Continue to the next step.
5. Uninstalling/Rolling Back The Audio Driver
If the error is caused by a software bug, the best alternative for you is to roll back your audio driver. Any software bug will be removed by reverting to the prior audio driver.
You can also simply delete your audio driver to solve the problem. The audio driver will be required to be reinstalled by Windows, and all flaws and corrupt files will be removed as well. It will put an end to the problem.
If you want to revert your audio driver, go through the instructions below:
Step 1: To launch the Run dialogue box, press Windows + R. When it opens, put ‘devmgmt.msc’ into the search box and hit Enter. The device manager will open as a result of this.
Step 2: Expand the Sound, video, and gaming controller menu by navigating to it. Select your audio adapter by clicking on it. Open the properties of the object.
Step 3: Select the Driver option from the drop-down menu. Choose the Roll Back Driver option. (If this isn’t an option or you can’t find it, you can choose to uninstall the device.) Restart your computer. (If you uninstalled your device, Windows will automatically reload the audio driver.) Check to see whether the problem still exists.
Congratulations if the problem has been solved; if it has not, keep cool and move on to the next answer.
6. Ensure that both the Windows Sound Driver and the ASIO driver use the same sampling rate
If you use both the Windows Sound driver and the ASIO driver, there’s a good possibility that this issue is caused by the two drivers’ distinct sound format frequencies. ‘Audio Renderer Error:
Please Restart Your Computer’ may result as a result of this.
If you find yourself in this scenario, this solution is tailor-made for you. If you make sure that both the Windows Sound driver and the ASIO driver are running at the same sampling rate, your problem may be fixed.
- Here’s how to go about it. Simply follow the steps below:
- To launch the run dialogue box, press Windows key + R.
- To access the Sound Settings menu, enter in’mmsys.cpl’ when it has opened.
- Select the audio device that is displaying the problem notice from the Playback tab. Select configure from the menu.
- When it’s open, go to the Advanced page and change the default format to 16 bit.
(Note: You can also choose based on your preferences.) By selecting Apply, you may save your new configuration.
Navigate to the Audio tab in the ASIO driver. You must alter the sample rate. Make sure it’s the same as the one you choose in the Windows sound driver, or else it won’t work.
Your computer should be restarted.
If your problem has been solved, excellent; otherwise, move on to the next solution. There have been numerous choices for you to consider up to this point, and it is quite unlikely that this error would persist if you have attempted and followed all of the preceding solutions step by step.
Because the majority of customers have reported it, it is exceedingly unlikely; but, if you are extremely unlucky and the problem persists, you can contact Windows customer service.
Our last solution approach is solely applicable to Dell computer customers, thus if you are not a Dell computer user, you will not be able to utilise it.
You should call Windows customer service as soon as possible because they are the only ones who can provide you with a solution. If you own a Dell computer, go ahead and look at the following option.
Update BIOS (method 7) (only confirmed on Dell computers)
The ‘Audio Renderer Error: Please Restart Your Computer’ error has been reported to be resolved by Dell computer owners when they updated their BIOS. It may be applicable to other manufacturers as well, but the Dell machines are the only ones with a validated result. We recommend that you give it a shot.
Please keep in mind that this isn’t a straightforward procedure. You must strictly adhere to the directions. If you don’t, things could go wrong. You can either seek professional assistance or upgrade your BIOS on your own, but do so at your own risk.
If you are a rookie and don’t know much about such things, we recommend seeking expert assistance; however, if you have upgraded your BIOS previously and are a tech whiz, you can do it yourself.
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Conclusion
We hope that you found this post helpful and that you were able to resolve the ‘Audio Renderer Trouble: Please Restart Your Computer’ error using the options provided.
