Waves MaxxAudio Service Application (WavesSvc64.exe) consumes a lot of CPU and Memory on some Windows computers. This makes the system slow, and some apps crash due to the lack of memory. In this post, we will talk about this issue and see what you can do if Waves MaxxAudio Service Application shows High CPU and Memory usage.
What is the Waves MaxxAudio Service Application used for?
Waves MaxxAudio Service is a part of the Waves Maxx Audio application that manages the audio of your system. The goal of the service is to optimize the audio performance of your system. The application is preinstalled on the system but this doesn’t mean that your computer won’t be able to produce audio if the service is not running.
Waves MaxxAudio Service is located in C:\Program Files, and the executable file is named WavesSvc64.exe. Ideally, they work in the background and do not consume a lot of system resources.
Fix Waves MaxxAudio Service Application High CPU and Memory usage
If WavesSvc64.exe or Waves MaxxAudio Service Application shows High CPU and memory usage, follow the solutions mentioned below.
- Download and run Waves MaxxAudio Installer
- Turn off Waves Maxx Audio Service Application from Startup
- Switch to the Generic Audio Driver
- Stop Waves Audio for disconnected Account
Let us talk about them in detail.
1] Download and run Waves MaxxAudio Installer
First of all, we need to get the latest version of Waves MaxxAudio Installer that will be suitable for your computer. This mostly works for users who have updated their operating system from Windows 10 to Windows 11 but it can work even if you have not upgraded but just updated your OS.
So, go ahead and download the latest version of Waves MaxxAudio Installer from your OEM website. For example, if you are on a Dell system, go to the support site and download the installer. Now, run the installer and see if the issue is resolved.
2] Turn off Waves Maxx Audio Service Application from Startup
As mentioned earlier, Waves Maxx Audio service is unnecessary for your computer. Lack of it wouldn’t make your system deaf. That is why we will turn the service off, as it takes many system resources. Disabling the service at a startup means that Waves Maxx Audio will not run when your system boots up. Follow the steps mentioned below to do the same.
- Open Task Manager.
- Go to the Startup tab.
- Right-click on Waves Maxx Audio and select Disable.
Once done, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
3] Switch to the Generic Windows Driver
The Waves Audio Service needs to access the installed audio driver to do its job. In case the audio drivers are unable to respond, one will face this issue. That is why we need to switch to the Generic Windows Driver as it will be easy for the audio service to do its job. Windows already has a generic driver for almost everything, but it is a slightly trimmed-down version of the one that you are currently using. But if the audio services are causing issues for Windows in managing system resources, there is no harm in using it.
In order to do the same, follow the steps mentioned below.
- Open Device Manager.
- Expand Audio inputs and outputs.
- Right-click on your current audio driver and select Update driver.
- Select Browse my computer for drivers.
- Now, click on the Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer.
- Select a generic Windows audio driver (it can be of a different name) and click on Next.
Finally, reboot your system and check if the issue is resolved.
Read: How to use Enhance audio feature on Windows 11
4] Stop Waves Audio for disconnected Account
This is not a solution, instead a workaround that can work for you if there are multiple accounts logged into your computer. Since there are multiple accounts, each one would have its own set of services running in the background. Ideally, all the background services should stop working the moment you sign out of a particular account. But ideally, you shouldn’t have to face such an issue.
To check if Waves Audio is running for your other account, open Task Manager. Now, expand Waves MaxxAudio Service Application. You will see two instances, right-click on the one that says “Disconnected” and then click on Sign off. Close Task Manager and check if the issue is resolved.
Hopefully, you can resolve the issue using the solutions mentioned in this article.
Read: Disable or Turn off Audio Enhancements in Windows
Is it ok to disable Waves MaxxAudio service application?
Yes, it is ok to disable the Waves MaxxAudio Service as it is not an essential service for your system. Do keep in mind that Waves MaxxAudio improves your audio quality and if there is no issue in the service, it is recommended to keep it enabled.
Read: Fix 100% Disk, High CPU, Memory or Power usage in Windows.
