If your Windows Taskbar Volume Control icon has stopped working, and when you click on the volume icon nothing happens and you are not able to change the volume then this post has some working fixes that will help you. While the audio works fine, you will not be able to control the volume of the PC from the volume control icon.
Windows Volume Control not working
If you are wondering what exactly is the problem, then it probably has something to do with UI interaction. Many times icons on the taskbar also behave the same. You can mouse hover, but nothing happens when you click on it. The volume icon problem doesn’t seem to affect the actual audio from the PC. It works fine, and you can use hardware on the keyboard or the PC to control volume, but the software doesn’t work. This is very inconvenient for those who connect their laptop to a big display, and the device is not around them most of the time. Our suggestions are: Lets us see them in detail.
1] Restart Windows Explorer
This has worked for many consumers. If anything gets stuck on the taskbar or system tray, this is the best way to revive them.
2] Restart Audio Services
3] Update Audio Driver
Run “mmsys.cpl” in a command prompt. Right-click on the sound icon in your system tray and select “Playback Devices”.
When done, in the Sound Control Panel, verify which device is your system default and return to your desktop. Next, type “Device Manager” in your search box and click on the Device Manager app. Expand the “Sound, video, and game controllers” tab.
Now, right-click your default audio device driver, and click Update Driver Software.
4] Run Audio Troubleshooter
Open Windows 10 Settings > Update & security > Troubleshoot. Run the Playing Audio Troubleshooter. You can always temporarily fix these types of the problem using DISM tool, and the system file checker (SFC), but it’s not guaranteed to work 100%, and you may have to try it again after you reboot your PC. Lastly, if nothing works, it’s always a good idea to restore your Windows PC to last good condition.
