Windows 10: Sound doesnt work audio service running and endpoint service running

I am currently having sound issues
basically, my sound doesn't work no matter what I do
my sound services are running, have speakers, my icon looks fine, my computer volume is up, and my speaker volume is up *Sad

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No sound - windows audio and audio end point builder not running/installed

I have the same issue, and applied your suggestion to check he running services.

Windows Audio runs well.

But Windows Audio Endpoint Builder is not existing in the list of services.

How Windows Audio EndPoint Builder service can be installed?

Thank you !

 

Audio Services are not running / responding.

Charlie,

The Audio services not responding problem is very likely due to an outdated, corrupted or incompatible audio driver on your Windows. I'd like to ask, what do you mean by "to
boot in safe mode and or clean boot / wipe the system and that wouldn't be possible in my current situation"? Are you connected via domain server? Are you getting any error messages when you try to boot into safe mode and perform a clean boot?

In the meantime, I suggest that you follow these steps:

Step # 1: Restart your audio services.

1. Press Windows key + R and then type services.msc and click OK.
2. Find and right-click on "Windows Audio", then click Restart.
3. Right-click on Windows Audio one more time, this time click Properties.
4. Set the Startup type to Automatic. Click Apply > OK.
5. Do the same thing to "Windows Audio Endpoint Builder".
   

Note: If the Restart option grayed out, your Windows Audio Endpoint Builder service is not running, click Start instead.

Step # 2: Uninstall the audio driver in the Device Manager. Open Device Manager> Sound, video and game controllers> Right click the driver> Properties> Driver tab> Uninstall Device> Restart
your PC, and Windows will attempt to reinstall the driver.

Note: If the same issue persists after reinstalling the driver, please contact the audio card manufacturer's website and find and download the correct drivers for your device. Then install it on your computer manually.

You may also refer to Fix sound problems article
for more information.

 

Audio Service is Not Running

The audio symbol has a red X, accompanied by NO audio.

I Restart, Install, Reinstall, Disable, Enable All Audio Drivers:

Same problem.

I run the Sound Problem troubleshooter:

"One or More audio service is not Running - Not Fixed X"

I Open Services.msc and check to see what is the problem:

Windows Audio cant start because

Windows Audio Endpoint Builder is off, and its set to automatic.

When I try to Start Windows Audio Endpoint Builder:

"Error 87: The Parameter is Incorrect!"

What should my next steps be to fix this problem?