{"id":813,"date":"2017-10-26T10:36:35","date_gmt":"2017-10-26T10:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/?p=813"},"modified":"2023-10-10T10:50:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T10:50:26","slug":"how-to-fix-volume-icon-greyed-out-issue-in-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-volume-icon-greyed-out-issue-in-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Volume Icon Greyed out Issue in Windows 10?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Missing of Volume icon on Windows is one of the etching parts of computer handling experiences, as it is really a troublesome if you are not able to access the volume control or moderate the sudden increase in the volume in the midst of a video, song or any other media content.\u00a0<\/span>If you are a novice and not fully aware of the short keys to turn up or down the volume without manually doing it from the taskbar, then the missing of this icon might create hassle for you indeed. Just imagine how gruesome it would be if you constantly find it disturbing when the sound shoots up and declines to a very low level and you simply can\u2019t do anything about it.<\/span><\/p>\n

The reason for such a cause need not be technical all the time, but intentional due to some stranger making changes in the system settings on purpose, or can possibly be some minor system policy modification. Thus you may find it difficult to sort out the problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But in this article we would extend the help to let you know how to deal with this volume icon missing issue<\/strong> without any serious tumult.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0How to Disable Cortana in Windows 10<\/a><\/p>\n

Method #1: Fix Volume Icon Greyed out Using Group Policy Editor<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Modifications in the group policies can turn out to be one of the causes for this issue. Thus, here in this section, we would deal with rectifying the errors arisen due to policy changes with the help of Policy editor. Continue reading to fix volume icon greyed out on Windows 10:<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1. From the Windows 10 home screen, press \u201cCtrl + R\u201d and the \u201cRun\u201d search box would emerge at the bottom left corner.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2. Input “gpedit.msc” and press “Ok” to open the policy editor.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Ctrl<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3. After the Editor operating screen turns up, navigate to the following location from the left sidebar:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cUser Configuration> Administrative Templates> Start Menu and Taskbar\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Step 4. Now, on the right hand side of the panel, look for the \u201cRemove the volume control icon\u201d in the list of policies and double-click on it.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\u201cRemove<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 5. On double-click, the property window would turn up where you have to make sure that the \u201cNot Configured\u201d or \u201cDisabled\u201d option is selected.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Disabled\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 6. Once you are sure about the mentioned status, click \u201cApply\u201d and then “OK”.<\/span><\/p>\n

There you go; your specific change for the specific problem has been rendered which would definitely resolve the issue. If not, then you may proceed with your reading for other methods mentioned ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read More: How to Delete User Profile in Windows 10\/8\/7?<\/a><\/p>\n

Method #2: Restore Sound Icon from Settings<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Windows 10’s advanced interface has enabled users to make serious changes to the system very easily and conveniently, thus finding the solutions within the settings would save you the trouble of policy changes previously mentioned. Just follow the steps to fix\u00a0Volume Icon Greyed out issue in Windows 10?<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1. Open \u201cSettings\u201d app from icon in the \u201cStart\u201d menu or you can press \u201cWindows logo key + I\u201d from the keyboard to open it directly.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Windows<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2. From the list of options, click on \u201cPersonalization\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Personalization\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3. From the left hand sidebar, select \u201cTaskbar\u201d and then click \u201cTurn system icons on or off\u201d link.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Taskbar\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 4. From the new operating Window, make sure that the Volume is set to “on” mode. If it is not in the “on” mode, then turn it “on” to make the volume icon appear in the taskbar.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"turn<\/span><\/p>\n

Method #3: Adding Values to Registry using CMD<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

To fix Volume Icon Greyed out Issue in Windows 10, you can also use the CMD to fix, make sure that you have created a backup of your registry just in case you make any mistake, because even a slightest mistake with registries can cause serious damage to your system. Thus be cautious while going through the steps mentioned below:<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1. From the home screen, press \u201cWindows logo key +X\u201d to open the \u201cPower User menu\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2. Select \u201cCMD (Admin)\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Select<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3. Once the black dialog box of command prompt opens up, type the following line of commands:<\/span><\/p>\n

reg add “HKCUControl PanelDesktop” \/v “HungAppTimeout” \/t REG_SZ \/d \u201c10000\u201d \/f<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 4. After this command is executed input the next command as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

reg add \u201cHKCUControl PanelDesktop\u201d \/v \u201cWaitToKillAppTimeout\u201d \/t REG_SZ \/d \u201c20000\u201d \/f<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, go back to the Taskbar and check if the volume icon has appeared or not. This would certainly have resolved your issue by now if done correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong>:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Icons in the taskbar are all meant to ease your system handling experience, thus if any of those icons do not appear in their designated location, it would inevitably reduce the work rate of the user.\u00a0<\/span>In case the techniques mentioned still don\u2019t help you with the trouble, you may need to reinstall the system.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. How to unlock Windows 10 password<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. How to use Windows 10 password reset disk<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. How to Reset Administrator Domain Password on Windows Server 2008<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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