If the error icon is visible, then this will prevent you from have any audio functionality on your PC or virtual machine. The first image below highlights the error icon.
- Windows Server 2012 or 2012R2 : Click Start > Administrative Tools > Services
- Locate the Windows Audio service as shown below:
- Right-click on the Windows Audio and select Properties
- Set the Startup type to Automatic
- Click Start. Wait for the start process to complete.
- Click OK to complete the process.
Now your Windows Audio service should be running and the error icon has been removed as shown below.
