Volume icon in taskbar disappears!

[Cory]

Every time I start my computer the volume icon in the
taskbar is gone. I have to go into "Sounds and Devices
Properties", where the box "Place volume icon in the
taskbar" is checked. I uncheck it, hit apply, check it,
hit apply, and then it is back.

But the next time the computer starts, it is gone again.

It's a VAIO laptop, running XP Home.

I would appreciate any help with this because it's really
annoying.

 

[Andrew E]

Open display,customize desktop,check the box,lock desk-
top,you should be able to R.click the task bar,and lock
also,if a check mark appears,its locked.

 

[Pat]

-----Original Message-----
Every time I start my computer the volume icon in the
taskbar is gone. I have to go into "Sounds and Devices
Properties", where the box "Place volume icon in the
taskbar" is checked. I uncheck it, hit apply, check it,
hit apply, and then it is back.

But the next time the computer starts, it is gone again.

It's a VAIO laptop, running XP Home.

I would appreciate any help with this because it's really
annoying.


.

Are you shutting down your system by clicking on START,
then TURN OFF COMPUTER, then TURN OFF?
Or, are you simply switching off the power?

If you are simply switching off the power, your settings
will not be saved, which would result in your problem.

Hope this helps.

Pat

 

[Kelly]

Common issue, Cory. The workarounds are listed here:

Volume Control Icon Disappears from the Notification Area:

Save Settings on Exit (Line 54)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use the Regedit: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it
and answer yes to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad by
right clicking on the file and selecting Edit.

Troubleshooting the Volume Control Icon
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_v.htm#volume

Troubleshooting the Notification Area
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_n.htm#na

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