Volume Control On Keyboard Drivin' Me Nuts

[Danno]

Hello all,

I know this sounds like a trivial problem, but there is an underlying reason
that I'm concerned about.

I have a new Reclusa keyboard (I don't even know why I selected that one...
I'm not even a gamer). But the main
feature I was after was a volume control dial, so I could quickly turn down
the volume and answer the phone. I has to be fast and handy... for my
purposes.

Anyway, the volume controller works great... half the time. For some reason
it quits working, then surprises me by working again, then quits again, and
on and on and on. I recently installed the latest driver and that got the
volume dial working again. Today.... no dice.

Can anybody tell me where or how I can tweak this so the controller works
all the time? And if possible, I'd like to know what is causing it to
switch on and off. I have used a registry cleaner from time to time
(CCleaner looks for registry issues, for example), but I haven't really
noticed the relationship to my problem... because I haven't paid close
enough attention. I admit, it's probably my fault, and after you've slapped
me on the wrist for trying to keep my registry too uncluttered, I'll still
appreciate your help.

Thanks in advance,
Danno

 

[bojimbo26one]

Hello all,

I know this sounds like a trivial problem, but there is an underlying reason
that I'm concerned about.

I have a new Reclusa keyboard (I don't even know why I selected that one...
I'm not even a gamer). But the main
feature I was after was a volume control dial, so I could quickly turn down
the volume and answer the phone. I has to be fast and handy... for my
purposes.

Anyway, the volume controller works great... half the time. For some reason
it quits working, then surprises me by working again, then quits again, and
on and on and on. I recently installed the latest driver and that got the
volume dial working again. Today.... no dice.

Can anybody tell me where or how I can tweak this so the controller works
all the time? And if possible, I'd like to know what is causing it to
switch on and off. I have used a registry cleaner from time to time
(CCleaner looks for registry issues, for example), but I haven't really
noticed the relationship to my problem... because I haven't paid close
enough attention. I admit, it's probably my fault, and after you've slapped
me on the wrist for trying to keep my registry too uncluttered, I'll still
appreciate your help.

Thanks in advance,
Danno

Is the keyboard compatable ?

 

[Danno]

Yes... it's a Microsoft product.

Is the keyboard compatable ?

 

[beamish]

Hello all,

I know this sounds like a trivial problem, but there is an underlying reason
that I'm concerned about.

I have a new Reclusa keyboard (I don't even know why I selected that one...
I'm not even a gamer). But the main
feature I was after was a volume control dial, so I could quickly turn down
the volume and answer the phone. I has to be fast and handy... for my
purposes.

Anyway, the volume controller works great... half the time. For some reason
it quits working, then surprises me by working again, then quits again, and
on and on and on. I recently installed the latest driver and that got the
volume dial working again. Today.... no dice.

Can anybody tell me where or how I can tweak this so the controller works
all the time? And if possible, I'd like to know what is causing it to
switch on and off. I have used a registry cleaner from time to time
(CCleaner looks for registry issues, for example), but I haven't really
noticed the relationship to my problem... because I haven't paid close
enough attention. I admit, it's probably my fault, and after you've slapped
me on the wrist for trying to keep my registry too uncluttered, I'll still
appreciate your help.

Thanks in advance,
Danno

Hello,
Possible removing the add/remove entry, then shut down and remove keyboard.
Plug in your old keyboard power up, then install the new driver, shut down
remove old keyboard and connect the new keyboard.
If this does not work, I woud suggest using external speakers with a on/off
volume control switch. Small units fit beside a monitor (cost under U.S.
$20.00) and allow you to control volume.
This will give you ability to control the volume until you find the problem
with the keyboard.
take care.
beamish.

 

[Danno]

Thanks beamish,

I couldn't find the entry to uninstall the software in Control Panel\Add
Remove Programs. But jv16 powertools was able to find the entry and safely
uninstall the software.

I haven't yet found the time to do exactly what your suggested, but I will
try tomorrow. I'll keep you posted. Thanks again for your interest and
suggestions.

Dan

 

[beamish]

Thanks beamish,

I couldn't find the entry to uninstall the software in Control Panel\Add
Remove Programs. But jv16 powertools was able to find the entry and safely
uninstall the software.

I haven't yet found the time to do exactly what your suggested, but I will
try tomorrow. I'll keep you posted. Thanks again for your interest and
suggestions.

Dan

Hello,
You are welcome.
Hope you find a solution.
JV16 Powertools a good utility.
take care.
beamish.

 

[Swifty]

Can anybody tell me where or how I can tweak this so the controller works
all the time?

If you don't find a solution then you could try what I use: "The
Wonderful Icon" http://www.thewonderfulicon.com/

I configured it to toggle mute when I press Ctrl+M, but you can chose
whatever keystroke you like.

I use it to do all sorts or wonderful things, hence its name.