Windows 10: Windows 10 Volume Control Issue

I recently updated a Windows 7 PC to Windows 10. After the update, the speaker icon in the Task Bar Tray no longer functions properly. In the past, when I clicked on the icon a slide bar would appear that allowed the volume to be adjusted up or down. This no longer occurs. I did review the Windows help files and it was recommended that I do the following:


1. Right click on the Task Bar
2. Click Task Manager
3. Scroll down to Windows Explorer
4. Right click Windows Explorer and choose Restart


After Windows Explorer restarts the speaker icon in the Task Bar Tray functions as expected. i.e. a slide bar appears when the icon is clicked which allows the volume to be adjusted up and down. However, when the system is restarted the speaker icon no longer functions as expected. Is there a way to correct this issue so that the volume control functions properly without having to go though the steps outlined above each time Windows is started?


In addition, I also tried running the "sfc /scannow" command. See below. Despite finding and repairing corrupted files the issue was not resolved.


And, finally, I confirmed that the most current driver for the default Playback device is installed.


i.e. Device Manager > Sound, video and game controllers > Realtek High Definition Audio.


Can anyone offer any further suggestions to address the issue?


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C:\WINDOWS\system32>sfc /scannow


Beginning system scan. This process will take some time.


Beginning verification phase of system scan.
Verification 100% complete.


Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.
For online repairs, details are included in the CBS log file located at
windir\Logs\CBS\CBS.log. For example C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log. For offline
repairs, details are included in the log file provided by the /OFFLOGFILE flag.

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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The issue with volume control could have happened due to the corrupted or outdated driver.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.

 

Windows 10 volume control popup missing

Hi Hans,

We'd like to know more about the issue you're currently experiencing with the Windows 10 volume control. Please answer these questions:

• When did the issue start to happen?
• What build of Windows 10 are you currently installed with?
• Were there any changes/updates to your device prior to the issue happening?
• Any troubleshooting steps you've done so far to resolve the issue?

We'll be looking forward for your update.

 

Volume Control

Hi, Tobe.

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Before we proceed, I would like you to provide the information stated below:

• Are you referring to the system volume control or any other music software that you are using?
• Are you increasing it using the keyboard arrows or through the dedicated volume button that is present in your system?

If you are referring to the systems volume control then I would suggest that you increase and decrease the volume by using the lest and right arrow keys and check if the same issue exist.

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly