There is a red x on my speaker icon, when ticked it displays the message in the thread title. I still have all of my selected wav sounds, so what does the error mean and how can it be fixed?
All help will be appreciated.
Duchess
Go to the run command line and type in services.msc the services management console will arrive. Look down the list and find that service, according to that message it should say, stopped.
Right click that line and select properties, you should get this.
You want to click the start button and then ensure the start up type is automatic, there is a n arrow at the end of the long bar, you can select the option you want, such as manual, automatic etc.
I would be happy if you tried this and let us know the results.
Based on what you've posted about your system specs, the ATI High Definition is NOT your sound device, it is the sound device for HDMI audio.
Also, there is no Inspiron 400 listed in the Inspiron Laptop Models. Please confirm the Model number. I do a lot of user support on the Dell users forum, maybe I can get it straightened out for you, but I need the correct model number.
There is no Audio Service listed in Services. Any further suggestions, I surely hope so.Go to the run command line and type in services.msc the services management console will arrive. Look down the list and find that service, according to that message it should say, stopped.
Right click that line and select properties, you should get this.
You want to click the start button and then ensure the start up type is automatic, there is a n arrow at the end of the long bar, you can select the option you want, such as manual, automatic etc.
I would be happy if you tried this and let us know the results.
I think it may a HTPC. Maybe this one?
Dell Inspiron Zino HD HTPC - Home Theater Media Center PC | Dell
click on the volume icon in the systems tray and slide the volume up or down ,this will rid you of the red x ,
i get it most times i boot ,i think its a bug, lots of people have this issue despite the audio service running
As above (boohbah you absolute SOB, I had forgotten about that hypnotising and terrifying children's show), this is a common problem. Upon logon the audio service icon displays as not running as you said Duchess, but is in fact working perfectly. Is this the case with you?
If so, a simple logoff/on clears it up and will also fix the "No network (but network still works)" problem if you have that.
I can't say that just adjusting the volume slider has ever reset the icon for me. It seems a lot of these minor glitches are luck of the draw.
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