Can we do a remote session so i can troubleshoot the issue directly? Before we do that, please update the driver from the manufacturer’s site to the latest version. You can view which card it is from Device Manager.
Can you do a clean boot and test? search this site for clean boot.
I tried that a few days ago, still same as the OP. Such an annoying and seeming simple problem to fix. Happened to me right after i updated to 1709.
Windows audio and windows audio endpoint are not starting it shows error
thank you…perfectly working now
such a simple fix! thanks
I did the clean boot as instructed by the post on this site, but the problem persists. In fact, in the clean boot environment, clicking on the speaker didn’t actually fix the issue this time.
Also possibly interesting to note, when I go to the System Configuration box, is not “normal startup” usually the default option? Mine was on selective startup with “load system services” and “load startup items” checked.
I tried choosing “Normal startup”, but when I clicked ok, an error message came up saying that the program had stopped working or something similar…
This doesn’t seem very good. This all starting happening after the most recent significant Windows 10 update which I think downloaded just a night or two ago
None for me. I have even removed my creative card and tried on-board. Same… All the services are set to auto. But if i stop and start one, the red x goes away. If i click on on red ex, same as OP. I even have sound when the red x is present, right after boot. The weirdest problem that actually is not a problem. lol.
by any chance, is your system using a third party software for audio?
Hey uh, the problem does get fixed when I simply click on the speaker icon, but it comes back as soon as I restart.
This started happening after the latest Windows 10 update.
Any suggestions how to fix this for good?
wow, dont know where my reply i posted and hour ago went but… No 3rd party for me.