How to Put a Master Volume Control Icon in a System Tray
All versions of Windows allow users to adjust the volume of any speaker or headset connected to the computer through the interface. This is useful if you want to make volume adjustments without physically reaching out to the physical device just to change the volume level. The Volume Mixer application lets you adjust the volume levels of individual applications if you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7. If you want to access the master volume control quickly, place the icon on the system tray so you can make adjustments in a single click.
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Instructions
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For Windows 7 Users
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Right-click on an empty portion of the taskbar and click "Properties."
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Click the "Customize..." button to bring up the "Notification Area Icons" window.
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Click the drop-down box next to the "Volume" list item and set the option to "Show icon and notifications." Click the "OK" button to show master volume control icon on the system tray.
For Windows Vista Users
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Right-click on any empty spot of the taskbar and click "Properties."
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Click the "Notification Area" tab to see the corresponding settings.
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Click the "Volume" check box. Click the "OK" button to save the changes.
For Windows XP Users
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Click the Start menu and go to "Control Panel."
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Click "Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices" and then click "Change the speaker settings."
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Check the "Place volume icon in the taskbar" check box and click "OK" to commit the changes.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are using the Windows XP classic Control Panel view, double-click the "Sounds and Audio Devices" icon and then proceed to Step 3.
Click the volume control icon on the system tray once to see the master volume slider.
