On new laptop, I cannot get the Windows Audio services to start, they simply shutdown, and no audio is possible

[mark harris8]

So this is a new laptop, and the Windows Audio service keeps shutting down. The sound panel is empty, with nothing listed.I have updated the drivers, and installed the latest Windows updates. I have used the troubleshooting help, and have done the scf /scannow, without luck.Each time I start the service it runs for a few seconds and then stops. I started the Windows Audio Endpoint Builder, but is shows the same problem.I'm using the default speakers, and nothing is happening.I have tried restarting the laptop and out ten times it does start, but after a time it shutdowns again.I downloaded

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