"Isolation of graphs of Windows audio devices" - what is this process in the "Task Manager"

The operating system has many programs and processes that allow you to use your computer with pleasure, without resorting to manually entering commands into the console. In the article we will talk about the process that you can see in the "Task Manager", namely - "Isolation of graphs of Windows audio devices." What is it, why is it needed and what problems can be associated with it. And, of course, the outcome will tell how to eliminate these very problems.

Definition

First, find out what the “Isolation of Graphs of Windows 10 Audio Devices Graphs" process is in order to understand what we're dealing with. So, in a nutshell, he is responsible for the operation of audio effects that are adjusted to the sound channel. By default, the peak load on the CPU can reach 50%, but this indicator is not the norm, so if the process heavily loads the system, you need to take some action.

Location

Now let's discuss where the audiodg.exe executable file "Isolation Graphs of Windows Audio Devices" is located. This will help us in the future when we fix the problem with the operation of this process.

So, there is a file in the System32 folder in the Windows directory, but in order not to run Explorer again, you can open this folder right away by doing the following:

1. Press Ctr l + Shift + Esc.
2. Click the Details or Processes tab.
3. Locate audiodg.exe.
4. Click RMB.
5. Select the item highlighted in the image.

A folder with the executable file will appear.

CPU load

We have already said that "Isolation of graphs of Windows audio devices" is a process that can heavily load the operating system. If this is the case with you, then you can reduce the consumption of PC resources by stopping or completing all actions. Fortunately, this will not affect the system in any way, because, as we have already found out, "Isolation of graphs" is responsible only for audio effects.

Process completion

The quickest and easiest way is to complete the process through the "Task Manager". But it has one drawback - after restarting the computer, the program will restart automatically. To do everything right, you need:

1. In the "Task Manager" go to the "Processes" tab.
2. Find the application in the list.
3. Click RMB and select "End Process".

The program will be closed, and computer performance will increase.

Service stop

If you want to disable the audio processing service completely, then you need to perform other actions:

1. Launch the Run window by pressing Win + R.
2. Enter services.msc there.
3. In the Services window, find Windows Audio.
4. Click on it and select the "Properties" option.
5. In the new properties window that appears, change the "Disable" startup type.
6. Apply all changes.

So you have learned not only that "Isolation of Windows Audio Device Graphs" is a process for the operation of audio effects in the system, but also how to reduce the CPU load.

Conclusion

Readers now know that "Isolation of Windows Audio Device Graphs" is not the most important system process that can be disabled if something happens. It is important to understand that by default it should not put a heavy load on the computer, you may have viruses, so it is recommended to scan the computer for their presence. We hope that the article helped you in solving the problem.