Microsoft Windows Server 2008 – The Audio Service is not running

This posting will show you how to fix the error icon issue against your audio icon on the taskbar when using Microsoft Windows Server 2008. 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.

 

 

 

Another view of this issue would be shown in the “Customise” options of the taskbar as shown below.

The quick fix for this is to start the Windows Audio service. To do this follow the steps below:

• 1) Windows Server 2008 : Click Start > Administrative Tools > Services
• 2) Locate the Windows Audio service as shown below:

• 3) Right-click on the Windows Audio and select Properties
• 4) Set the Startup type to Automatic
• 5) Click Start. Wait for the start process to complete.
• 6) Click OK to complete the process.

Now your Windows Audio service should be running and the error icon has been removed as shown below. 

 

Another issue solved!

 

Greg Olsen
Yellow Duck Guy