Windows volume shortcut

Anonymous
2013-03-27T09:34:09+00:00

Hello. 

                Is it possible to control the master volume with some keyboard shortcut? I would prefer it to be without a use of some additional software.But if it isn't possible then the software should be pretty light-weight and not consume a lot of CPU/RAM.  Thank you for your help. 

  PS: I DON'T intend to buy a multimedia keyboard for that.

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Anonymous
2013-03-30T10:11:44+00:00

Hello. 

                Is it possible to control the master volume with some keyboard shortcut? I would prefer it to be without a use of some additional software.But if it isn't possible then the software should be pretty light-weight and not consume a lot of CPU/RAM.  Thank you for your help. 

  PS: I DON'T intend to buy a multimedia keyboard for that.

Yes,you can create a Master Volume Shortcut and also assign a Shortcut Key.

Right click on a empty area on desktop, and click on New and Shortcut.

Paste the following in to the location of the item area:-

%windir%\System32\SndVol.exe -f 49825268Click Next button and give a name to the Shortcut and click Finish.

Now You right click on it and select Properties.

Click Shortcut tab.

Assign your desired shortcut key like F8 or F9 in the Shortcut Key area.

Click OK/Apply.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-09-30T09:16:25+00:00

    THANK YOU :)

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-09-22T15:43:43+00:00

    Just press F8 then press [Tab] key, and then press [Space bar] key....

    It will mute the volume.... to unmute, just do the same :D

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-08-28T14:50:54+00:00

    Hello. 

                    Is it possible to control the master volume with some keyboard shortcut? I would prefer it to be without a use of some additional software.But if it isn't possible then the software should be pretty light-weight and not consume a lot of CPU/RAM.  Thank you for your help. 

      PS: I DON'T intend to buy a multimedia keyboard for that.

    Yes,you can create a Master Volume Shortcut and also assign a Shortcut Key.

    Right click on a empty area on desktop, and click on New and Shortcut.

    Paste the following in to the location of the item area:-

    %windir%\System32\SndVol.exe -f 49825268Click Next button and give a name to the Shortcut and click Finish.

    Now You right click on it and select Properties.

    Click Shortcut tab.

    Assign your desired shortcut key like F8 or F9 in the Shortcut Key area.

    Click OK/Apply.

    Could you also create a desktop shortcuts to "mute" master volume and shortcut key to increase/decrease volume?  Such as F8 to mute and "Ctrl" + arrow up/down for volume control.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-03-30T13:59:19+00:00

    That is awesome  ,

        And thanks for help 

      But not perfect it minimizes my current app and that's what i don't want .

     i can't mark this as answer , But nice trick .

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