Windows Audio/Windows End Point Services crash

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  1. Posts : 15
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
       #1

    Windows Audio/Windows End Point Services crash


    I have a very strange problem; hope someone has the answer to this one. On my new Windows 7 CPU a little red x appears next the the speaker icon every time I closed down certain programs. The programs I use that cause this to happen are Publisher 2003, FrontPage 2003 (yes, I still use that for some older web sites I work on), and yes, Solitaire XP. All of these are XP programs, but all work fine in Win 7. I can easily get the sound to work by clicking the speaker icon and letting the Fix wizard fix it-takes just a few seconds. Below is the error message I get. Any ideas on how I can stop this from happening, other than not using the programs I mentioned?

    Playing Audio Publisher details

    Issues found
    One or more audio service isn't running
    Both the Windows Audio and the Windows Audio End Point Builder services must be running for audio to work correctly. Atleast one of these services isn't running. Fixed
    Start required audio services Completed

    Potential issues that were checked
    Check audio deviceCheck audio device
    There might be a problem with your audio device. Issue not present
    Audio device is disabledAudio device is disabled
    The audio device you selected is currently turned off in Windows. Issue not present
    Low audio device volumeLow audio device volume
    Audio device volume might be too low to hear. Issue not present
    Audio device mutedAudio device muted
    Audio can't play if the device is muted. Issue not present
    Audio device isn't set as defaultAudio device isn't set as default
    The default audio device is usually used to play or record sounds on your computer. Issue not present
    The speaker, headset or headphone is unpluggedThe speaker, headset or headphone is unplugged
    An audio device must be plugged in to play or record sound. Issue not present

    Issues found Detection details

    6 One or more audio service isn't running Fixed

    Both the Windows Audio and the Windows Audio End Point Builder services must be running for audio to work correctly. Atleast one of these services isn't running.
    Start required audio services Completed

    Start the Windows Audio and the Windows Audio End Point Builder services


    Potential issues that were checked Detection details

    Check audio device Issue not present

    There might be a problem with your audio device.

    6 Audio device is disabled Issue not present

    The audio device you selected is currently turned off in Windows.
    Device state
    State information about the audio device.
    State: Enabled
    Status code: 1
    Help link: DEVICE_STATE_XXX Constants


    6 Low audio device volume Issue not present

    Audio device volume might be too low to hear.
    Volume level
    Level of volume used for audio playback.
    Volume: 75%


    Audio device muted Issue not present

    Audio can't play if the device is muted.

    Audio device isn't set as default Issue not present

    The default audio device is usually used to play or record sounds on your computer.

    The speaker, headset or headphone is unplugged Issue not present

    An audio device must be plugged in to play or record sound.


    Detection details

    Audio endpoint
    Type of audio device being diagnosed.
    Endpoint: Speakers
    Headphones
    Headset Earphone

    Installed audio devices
    This file contains the details stored in the registry for all installed audio devices.
    File Name: Registry log.reg

    Collection information
    Computer Name: PETERSENDESKTOP
    Windows Version: 6.1
    Architecture: amd64
    Time: Monday, September 03, 2012 1:09:41 PM

    Publisher details

    Sound
    Troubleshoot problems that prevent your computer from playing or recording sound.
    Package Version: 1.0
    Publisher: Microsoft Windows
    Playing Audio
    Play sounds and other audio such as music files.
    Package Version: 1.0
    Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
    Hardware and Devices
    Use hardware and access devices connected to your computer.
    Package Version: 1.1
    Publisher: Microsoft Windows
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  2. Posts : 8,135
    Windows 10 64 bit
       #2

    I'm on the run and can't fully digest your problem right now. But, I have Office 2003 Professional and FrontPage 2003 installed (and I use that to manage a couple of web sites) and it is not causing any sound problem on my new Win 7 64 bit system that has RealTek audio.
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  3. Posts : 8,135
    Windows 10 64 bit
       #3

    Nothing in your post about what hardware you have, including that sound device. Also, is this a system that was upgraded from XP or a new fully compatible Windows 7 system? Fill in the "My System Specs".

    I could guess, but I'll wait till you fill in the system specs.
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  4. Posts : 15
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Audio issues


    My computer is about a month old, an "Ultra" brand case...I purchased at a local computer store. It came with Windows 7 Professional, Service Pack 1, which has the XP virtual computer built in, but I haven't used it. The manufacturer is SI (whoever they are) The processor is a Pentium G640 2.8 ghz processor 4 gig RAM 64 bit.
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  5. Posts : 8,135
    Windows 10 64 bit
       #5

    That still doesn't tell me much, e.g. what is the brand and model of the motherboard? What sound module do you have? RealTek, IDT, Conexant?, etc. For example my motherboard is a Gigabyte Z77X UD5H and the sound module is RealTek.

    Ultra is CompUSA's house brand computer products (at least the only place I've seen them).

    In any case the first thing to do is go to the motherboard vendor's site and download and install the correct Windows 7 64 bit sound driver. Non-vendor sound drivers can have problems, not work correctly, etc.

    Download and run the free Speccy and it will list what your motherboard and sound are. Speccy - System Information - Free Download
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  6. Posts : 15
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Motherboard
    Manufacturer ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
    Model P8H61-M LX2 (LGA1155)
    Version System Version
    Chipset Vendor Intel
    Chipset Model Sandy Bridge
    Chipset Revision 09
    Southbridge Vendor Intel
    Southbridge Model H61
    Southbridge Revision B3
    System Temperature 65 °C
    BIOS
    Brand American Megatrends Inc.
    Version 9953
    Date 04/25/2012

    Audio is VIA High Definition Audio

    I appreciate your getting back to me on this!!
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  7. Posts : 8,135
    Windows 10 64 bit
       #7

    Here is the link to the Audio driver download from the ASUS site. Version 5.10.0.6526&6.0.1.65
    Install this as a first step.

    ASUS - Motherboards- ASUS P8H61-M LX
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  8. Posts : 15
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Audio issues


    Downloaded & installed new driver. Problem still exists. I seem to be able to force it to occur when I play Solitaire (of all things) When I exit Solitaire, the Red X appears by the speaker. Very Very strange.
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  9. Posts : 8,135
    Windows 10 64 bit
       #9

    What does the Device Manager show for audio devices? Could be an extra/wrong device is listed or was detected.
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  10. Posts : 15
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #10

    I shows VIA High Definition Audio and also Logitek Webcam 9000, which is plugged into a USB port. Both work fine. I actually tried unplugging the web cam when this issue occured, and it didn't make any difference. Again, I appreciate you working with me on this!
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