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  1. Windows 10 - Keyboard Volume Keys to control Master Volume?


    Hi folks,


    I have a modern keyboard with dedicated volume control keys. I also have both speakers via 3.5 and a headset via USB always plugged into the PC. I swap between the speakers and headset depending on my activity play and work.

    However, when I use the keyboard volume control keys, it only controls the USB headset's volume.

    If I unplug the USB headset, then the keyboard volume control keys will control the speaker device volume.


    This seems counter-intuitive. It would make more sense for the keyboard volume control keys to control the Master Volume, not be stuck always prioritizing an USB audio device over the 3.5 audio device.


    I just want these keyboard volume control keys to control the Master Volume. If not that, I'd like to be able to set which device the keyboard volume control keys are controlling.


    I'm running Windows 10, 1909.


    Any guidance or tricks is appreciated. Thanks.

    :)
     
    BaritonePats, Nov 23, 2020
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  2. Keyboard Volume Keys not working while in-game

    I happen to have used the Tt Challenger Pro keyboard in the past, and the volume keys worked flawlessly in every game, so it's indeed a weird problem. I would suggest the same thing sneekypeet suggested, using the keyboard software and assign this function to a hotkey, but you said that didn't work either, so yeah...
     
    George_o/c, Nov 23, 2020
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  3. any way to override the master volume control?

    My master volume control slider slides back to zero each time is it pushed upward. I believe this is a hardware issue.

    Nevertheless, i am asking this question in desperation whether there is a way to deliver audio output with volume.

    I tried a usb audio controller and even channelling the sound through bluetooth but the volume control of these are also controlled by the master volume control.

    Any suggestions or tricks (aprt from a repair)?

    Thanks
     
    perfection, Nov 23, 2020
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  4. Windows 10 - Keyboard Volume Keys to control Master Volume?

    Keyboard Shortcut For Volume Control

    Hello Lenny,

    To better assist you with your concern, I'd like to know the following:

    • Confirm which build is currently installed on your device. To check, follow the steps below:
    • Press Windows key + R, then type in winver.
    • Click OK
    • What is the make and model of your computer?
    • Are you using a laptop keyboard or external keyboard?
    Adjusting the volume levels using the keyboard shortcuts depends if your device/keyboard supports media keys.

    Meanwhile, let's try creating a shortcut key for the Master Volume. Refer to the steps below:

    1. Right-click on an empty area on Desktop, then select
    New
    and Shortcut.

    2. Copy and paste the location below:

    C:\\Windows\System32\SndVol.exe -T 76611119 0

    3. Click on Next button and provide a name for the said Shortcut and click Finish.

    4. Right-click on it and select Properties.

    5. Assigned your desired shortcut key like F11 or F10 by just pressing it in the
    Shortcut key area.

    6. Click Apply and Click OK to save changes.

    Looking forward to your response.

    Regards.
     
    Melchizedek Qui, Nov 23, 2020
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