Windows Audio Has A Red X In System Tray

Every time you turn the computer on, a red X appears on the Windows Audio speaker

If you click on the icon the troubleshooter will solve the issue, but you would need to do this every time.

You need to check if the windows Audio Service is started, so before you click on the speaker icon
Go to Start, then type services, double click on the services.

 

Double click on Windows Audio

As you can see from the below picture that the Windows Audio Service is on Automatic but has failed to start.

If the audio icon in the system tray of your Windows computer has a red "X" on it, it means that there is a problem with the audio system. This could be caused by a variety of issues, such as a conflict with the audio driver, a problem with the audio hardware, or a problem with the audio settings.

To troubleshoot this issue, you can try the following steps:

1. Restart your computer: Sometimes, a simple restart can fix problems with the audio system.

2. Check your audio hardware: Make sure that your speakers or headphones are properly connected to your computer, and check for any visible damage.

3. Check the audio driver: Right-click on the audio icon in the system tray and select "Playback devices." This will open the Sound control panel. Click on the "Properties" button for your default audio device and then click on the "Driver" tab. Make sure that the driver is up to date and not disabled.

4. Check the audio settings: In the Sound control panel, click on the "Communications" tab and make sure that the "Do nothing" option is selected. This will prevent Windows from automatically muting the audio when it detects that you are using a communication application.

5. Check for malware: Run a malware scan to make sure that your computer is not infected with any malicious software that could be causing problems with the audio system.