Windows 10: Can't open volume setting next to clock on taskbar

So this has been an issue for over a year, since I built my PC. After I start it, if I want to click the volume icon in the bottom right corner, far right side of the taskbar, to change my audio output to my headphones or to adjust volume, nothing happens. The calendar works, all the other little widgets work just fine down there. But the volume setting does nothing. In order to fix it, I have to open a file explorer window, open task manager, and restart Windows Explorer in the task manager. Sometimes I'll have to do this another 2 or 3 times over the course of a day with the volume setting suddenly not working again randomly. Once I restart Windows Explorer, clicking the volume icon makes a little settings window slide up from the taskbar that I can change my volume levels and select output device through.

How do I fix this? I can provide further specs if needed, other than being on 10 64 bit with an AMD+MSI build. OS build 19041.804.

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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.

 

System Icons on taskbar

Hi,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

Are you referring to the clock system icon on the taskbar?

If so, I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below:

• 
  Click on the search bar on the taskbar.
  
• 
  Type system icons.
  
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  Under Turn System Icons ON or OFF, turn On the Clock and check with the issue.
  

Hope it helps.

 

Volume icon wont open

Hi,

Corrupted system files and Windows update components may trigger issues in opening the
volume icon on your taskbar. For us to rectify your issue, follow these steps:

• Press Windows key + I.
• Click Personalization.
• Choose Taskbar.
• Under the Notification area, click on Turn system icons on or off.
• Toggle off the Volume option.
• Restart your computer.
• Perform steps 1-5, then toggle on the Volume option.

Verify if you will be able to launch the volume icon on your taskbar after performing the procedures above. This will refresh the default settings enabled on your taskbar.

Do not hesitate to reply if you need more help.