Fixing Equalizer Errors: Complete Guide

The equalizer is a software tool that helps users customize the sound experience.
While equalizer software is available in most programs, it can also be added as an extension for media players.
Unfortunately, the equalizer extension for media files may not work properly, causing issues with media players and audio.
For users that encounter equalizer errors, there are a few troubleshooting steps that you can follow.

• Equalizer error may appear when the program is trying to access a damaged file.
• Modifying the Windows Registry will usually solve this issue.

Restart the audio service

1. Press Windows + R, type services.msc, and click OK.
2. Locate the Background Intelligent Transfer Service, right-click on it, and select Properties.
   
3. Select the Stop button, and click on the Restart button.

Disable the Equalizer

1. Go to your Spotify app and go to the Settings section.
   
2. Under the Spotify Settings, locate Playback and disable both the Equalizer and Bass Boost.
3. Restart Spotify and check if the Equalizer is enabled again.
4. Disable the Equalizer on Windows PC
   Open Spotify and locate Playback.
5. Under the Spotify Settings, disable the Equalizer.
6. Restart Spotify and check if the Equalizer is enabled again.
7. Disable the Equalizer on Android
8. Open Spotify and locate Playback.
9. Under the Spotify Settings, disable the Equalizer.
10. Restart Spotify and check if the Equalizer is enabled again.

Disable or uninstall third-party audio software

1. If a third-party audio software is installed on the computer, try uninstalling or disabling it.
2. Run a System File Checker
   Press Windows key + S and type cmd.
3. Right-click on Command prompt and choose Run as Administrator.
4. In the Command prompt, type the command sfc /scannow and press the Enter key.
   
5. Windows will start scanning for missing files.

Check audio cables

1. If you have recently updated your audio drivers or your audio card, make sure that you have installed all the drivers.
   
2. If the drivers are installed correctly, please check if your audio cable connections are secure.
3. Uninstall and reinstall the third-party audio driver
   Sometimes, the Equalizer error can occur if you have installed third-party audio drivers.
4. You can uninstall the drivers and then reinstall the drivers.
5. Check if the audio drivers are up to date
6. You can check if your audio drivers are up to date from the Device Manager.
   
7. If the drivers are outdated, you can update them.

Update audio drivers

1. Right-click Start and select Device Manager.
2. Locate your audio device, right-click it and choose Update driver.
   
3. Now select Search automatically for drivers option.

Rollback Windows

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, select Settings, then System, then Advanced Settings.
   Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, select Settings, then Update & Security, then Recovery.
   Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, select Settings, then Privacy.
   Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, select Settings, then System, then Advanced Settings.
2. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, select Settings, then Apps.
3. Select Apps & features, then scroll down, select Mixer.
4. Select Uninstall.