Sound Problems in Win (Lose) 8.1

[WWGD]

Hi All,
I am having trouble with both sound input and output in windows 8.1. Error message is " The Audio Service is not running". I eventually find out the system believes there are neither audio input nor output devices installed. Still, when I go to device manager, the audio system is clearly listed there, the microphone, speakers and mixers are functioning correctly, so is the audio controller , all according to device manager . I checked that the drivers are updated, but still no sound. I have gone over a few You Tube videos with no success.
Any ideas?
Thanks.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Seems the driver is corrupted? Try to reinstall. Maybe think about updating to Win10. It's loads better than 8.1

 

[WWGD]

Thank you. Sadly saying something is better than Win 8.1 is sort of like saying someone is nicer than Hitler.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Thank you. Sadly saying something is better than Win 8.1 is sort of like saying someone is nicer than Hitler.

If you miss 7 then upgrade.