diff --git a/repos/ports/run/vbox_win.inc b/repos/ports/run/vbox_win.inc
index a52a143776..7149dcf7b2 100644
--- a/repos/ports/run/vbox_win.inc
+++ b/repos/ports/run/vbox_win.inc
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ append config_of_app {
 		needs to be enabled in the .vbox file (disabled by default).
 		(Recording is configured to use the external mic.)
 	-->
-	<start name="audio_drv">
+	<start name="audio_drv" priority="-1">
 		<resource name="RAM" quantum="9M"/>
 		<provides>
 			<service name="Audio_out"/>