Windows 10: How to get Sounds back in Volume control menu in builds 190x and up ?

Maybe this had been asked and answered alot but seems I can't find the correct solution since search keywords like Sounds and Volumes are pretty general .

So basically I need this option as I switch between Mic and Stereo Mix quite often among other Mic volume tweaks so this saves me additional clicks .

All I could find were instructions on how to make a shortcut on desktop to it , or else get there through Mixer which is more clicks .

Now I do know everything is possible via registry since I have been accustomed to all sorts of tweaks to that menu for starters I know certain registry tweaks can revert Volume control back to classic Windows 8 style , so probably adding more entries to that menu is still possible , so any idea ?

-Edit- @Edwin seems to have found an interesting solution you may want to check out , it revolves around creating a registry file to add Sounds as an option in desktop background menu . this actually requires you to have nothing loading else minimizing running apps comes in the way but I still thought he should have credit for the attempt and you to check it out Here .

So question still exist , is there a way to edit that menu back via registry ?

:)

 

volume control error

Hi Akash,

The issue with volume control could have happened due to the corrupted or outdated driver. To resolve your issue, we suggest that you follow the 2 methods below:

Method 1: Run the Audio Troubleshooter on the system.



Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with Sound. We would suggest you run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your Audio



Refer these steps:

• Press Windows key+X, select Control panel.
• Change the view as an option on the top right to Large icons.
• Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel
• Run the playing Audio troubleshooter

Method 2. Uninstall and reinstall the latest drivers from the manufacturer website.

Follow the steps to update the audio drivers:

• Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.
• Expand the Sound, Video and game controllers.
• Right-click on the Sound card and click on Uninstall.
• Install the latest audio driver from the manufacturer website.

Let us know the result for us to assist you further.

 

No sound and unable to control volume on Windows 10.

Hi Minas,



The above issue might occur due to the following reasons:

• 
  Corrupted/missing system files & folders.
  
• 
  Sound drivers non-updated or incompatible.
  
• 
  Sound settings disabled on the PC.
  

Before we assist further, I would like to ask you a few questions:

• 
  Did you check if sound settings are disabled on the PC?
  
• 
  Did you try updating the sound drivers?
  

Due to some of the third party applications installed sound settings will be disabled on the PC. Check if the settings are set appropriately by following the steps below:

• 
  Right click on the volume icon, located at the bottom right corner of the PC and select
  Playback devices from the context menu.
  
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  Click on the device located in the window and click on
  Properties.
  
• 
  Click on Levels tab from the window and check if the volume icon is disabled.
  
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  If yes, click on the icon to enable the settings and check if the changes are effective.
  

If the issue persists, update the audio drivers by following the steps from the link below and check if the issue is resolved.

• 
  Press Windows logo + X keys on the keyboard and select
  Device manager from the context menu.
  
• 
  Expand Sound, video and game controller option and check if the speaker drivers are installed.
  
• 
  If yes, right click on the driver and select
  Update this software from the context menu.
  
• 
  Follow the on-screen instructions and wait till the drivers are updated.
  
• 
  After the update is complete, close the window and check if the changes are effective.
  
• 
  If the issue persists, download and install the latest and most compatible sound drivers from the manufacturer’s website and check if the changes are effective.
  

Refer to the link below on Fix sound problems and check if it helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/fix-sound-problems#v1h=tab01



Write to us with the status of the sound issue experienced on the PC in the same post for further assistance.
Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



Thank you.

 

Volume control not working

Thank you for the feedback. If the first solution did not work for you, we suggest you disable the enhancements on the sound and see if it helps. Simply follow the steps provided below.

• Click Start menu and type Sound and hit enter
  
• Select the Playback tab and then right-click on the Speakers and select Properties.
  
• Go to Enhancements tab and uncheck Disable all sound effects.
  
• Uncheck the immediate mode on top of the list.

If you require any further information, feel free to let us know.

Regards.