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
    2016-03-02T13:27:18+00:00

    Per that code to access the volume panel (thank you that is great)...is there a way to modify that code to specifcally turn the volume up (or down)?

    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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  2. Anonymous
    2016-02-24T18:15:13+00:00

    I started to do this and then saw the volume controls on my dell e5510... :)  Not enough coffee today and still a good tip overall.

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-02-23T21:46:24+00:00

    this is way better then creating a shortcut

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-02-23T21:41:43+00:00

    wen you press F8, you shouldnt have to press tab to select the slider. its should just be on it. space bar mutes. and if the slider is selected up and down arrows work to adjust the volume

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