DTS Audio Processing Settings Are Unavailable: How to Fix

First, run the inbuilt audio troubleshooter

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Updated onOctober 17, 2024

updated onOctober 17, 2024

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If you are encountering theDTS Audio Processing settings are unavailable as audio service connection is losterror message upon launching DTS, this guide can help!

We will explore the expert-recommended solutions with step-by-step instructions to fix the issue right after discussing the causes of the same

How do I fix DTS audio processing settings are unavailable?

First, restart your PC to fix the basic software glitches. Also, ensure your PC is up to date and disable audio-enhancing software. With those out of the way, let’s move on to more advanced options:

1. Run the built-in audio troubleshooter

Running an audio troubleshooter can help you fix other common DTS issues likeDTS:X Ultra not working issue; read this guide to learn in detail.

2. Restart the DtsApo4Service

3. Re-enable the playback multi-streaming feature

4. Run SFC & DISM scans

If you want to solve this issue within seconds and prevent other errors from occurring, we suggest aspecialized repair tool.

5. Reinstall the DTS Audio processing app

6. Reinstall the audio driver

Next, let us visit thedevice manufacturer’s websiteto download & install the latest driver; here, we took an example of HP devices.

If none of these solutions worked for you and there is no audio service connection, we suggest you contact theDTS support teamor your device manufacturer’s support for further assistance.

Did we miss a solution that works for you? Don’t hesitate to mention it in the comments section below. We will happily add it to the list.

DTS Audio Processing Settings Are Unavailable: How to Fix#

How do I fix DTS audio processing settings are unavailable?#

1. Run the built-in audio troubleshooter#

2. Restart the DtsApo4Service#

3. Re-enable the playback multi-streaming feature#

4. Run SFC & DISM scans#

5. Reinstall the DTS Audio processing app#

6. Reinstall the audio driver#