How do I get my volume control icon back?
In the Taskbar menu under the Notification area, click on the Turn system icon on or off. A new panel will display where you can toggle on/off the various system icons. Make sure the Volume control toggle is set to ON. Restart Windows and see if the sound icon is back in the taskbar.
Where is the volume button on my computer?
Click the Volume button (which looks like a little gray speaker) in the notification area on the right side of the taskbar. To adjust the volume, use the slider on the Volume pop-up that appears, or click the Mute Speakers button to turn off sounds temporarily.
Can’t Turn system icons on or off?
Right-click on an empty space in your taskbar, then select Taskbar settings. This is going to open up the appropriate Settings app page. Scroll down until you see the Notification area section. Here, click on the “Turn system icons on or off” link.
How do I fix the volume control on my computer?
Check the volume.
- Click the Windows Start menu.
- Type “Control Panel”.
- Click Control Panel.
- Click Hardware and Sound.
- Click Adjust System Volume.
- Click the speaker icon to unmute any muted sounds (It will have a red circle with a line next to it).
- Click and drag to raise the slider bar below all system sounds.
Why can’t I control the volume on my laptop?
Ensure that the computer isn’t muted via hardware, such as a dedicated mute button on you laptop or keyboard. Test by playing a song. Right-click the volume icon and click Open Volume Mixer. Ensure that all options are on and turned up.
Where is my volume button on my computer?
To access it, open the Control Panel, and go to Hardware and Sound. Then, in the Sound section, click or tap the “Adjust system volume” link. Use the Volume Mixer window that pops up to set the desired sound level for the speakers, system sounds, or any open Windows apps.