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How to use the volume control icon in Windows 10?

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Christopher Pierce

Published Apr 30, 2026

How to use the volume control icon in Windows 10?

Using the Volume Mixer. 1 Right click on the Volume Control icon in the notification area and select Open Volume Mixer. 2 Use the slider to control the volume from the Volume Mixer. You can control sound from Speakers, system and other other applicatons using the Mixer.

What to do when volume key is not working?

Right click on Windows Explorer and click Restart. This should cause the volume key to function again. Right click on the Volume Control icon in the notification area and select Open Volume Mixer. Use the slider to control the volume from the Volume Mixer. You can control sound from Speakers, system and other other applicatons using the Mixer.

Why is my Windows 10 volume control not working?

Microsoft frequently updates Windows 10 for various reasons including fixing security issues. When the update is major and affects various components of the device, some of the features of Windows may stop working. This includes the volume control icon.

Is it possible to restore old volume controls in Windows 10?

While it is possible to access and restore the old controls currently, it is possible that Microsoft will remove that option from Windows 10 before the final version of the operating system ships.

Which is the best audio volume control switch?

Home Controls offers a variety of audio volume control switches, including speaker volume controllers, switchers and audio selectors. Choose top audio volume control brands from Buffalo, OEM Systems, Leviton and more. Need help finding the right home speaker volume control switch or other audio/video product?

How much does an AVC volume control cost?

I recently acquired a pair of AVCs (Autoformer Volume Control) from Dave Slagle at Intact Audio. These are amazingly good sounding. For $350 you get two controls, each of which has two knobs, a 12 position “course” and a 3 position “fine”, thus 36 steps.

What kind of volume control do I Need?

Volume Controls. Home Controls offers a variety of audio volume control switches, including speaker volume controllers, switchers and audio selectors.

What’s the best volume control for a DAC?

My answer after looking into a lot of alternatives was to get a Tortuga Audio LDR passive “preamp”/volume controller and place it between my DAC and my tube preamp.