Windows 10: The volume icon on the taskbar disappeared

Hi, since the last update of Windows 10, the volume icon on the taskbar disappeared. Any help please?

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Disappearing volume control icon on taskbar

Hi Brad,



I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



This issue might occur if there is change in volume icon settings.

To assist you better, please provide us the information below:

• Have you checked the issue with other user accounts?

I suggest you to follow the steps below to turn off and then turn on volume icon. Check if it helps.

Method 1: I recommend you to try to turn on the system icon for volume by following below steps.

1. Click on Search bar.

2. Type "Turn system icons on and off" without the quotes and click on it.

3. Turn off and then try to turn on the volume icon
from the list.

If the issue still persist, refer to the method below.

Method 2: Try to update the audio driver in the Device Manager and check if it helps.

1. Press Windows Key + R Key.

2. Then type “devmgmt.msc” without the quotes and hit on Enter Key.

3. Expand Audio inputs and outputs.

4. Right click on the driver and click on Update Driver Software.

Please get back to us with an update on issue with volume icon on Windows 10, we will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

Volume icon missing from Taskbar

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that the volume icon is missing in Action center. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps given below and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

• Open Settings and choose system.
• Click on Notifications and Actions.
• Click on Select which icons appear in Taskbar.
• Turn on Volume.

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

How to return sound/volume icon to taskbar on Windows 10 version 1907

Hi,

The icons in the taskbar can be modified based on your liking. In your case, there's a possibility that the show icon for volume is turned off or recent changes have occurred on your PC such as new updates caused the volume to disappear from the taskbar.
For us to better assist you, we would like to ask a few questions.

• Have you made any recent changes or installed updates prior to the issue?
• What is the current build of your Windows 10 version 1709 device? To check, type
  winver in the search bar and press Enter.

To check if your volume icon is on or off, follow the steps below:

• Open the Settings app.
• Click on Personalization.
• Go to Taskbar tab and click Select which icons appear on the taskbar.
• Check the Volume icon status.

We will wait for your response.