Windows Audio service not running

I have just built my new computer, and I loaded up windows on it, and everything is working fine but the audio. I have the X over the audio and the "audio service is not running" error. I tried to start The Windows Audio service in the service
menu, but when I do that, I click the audio button and the red X reappears. I know I have all the dependant services enabled, because I have read through many forum posts. So, just to sum things up, all dependant services are on, I get the X error, and whenever
I start the Windows audio service it seems like its working but when I click the volume bar the X reappears over the icon.

Hello,
I recommend reposting your question in one of the Windows forums, depending on which OS version you are running. For example, either Windows 7 IT Pro or Windows 8.1 IT Pro forums.
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