Volume bar won't go away/volume stuck at 100

Anonymous
2017-12-22T00:30:06+00:00

For the past 6 days the volume bar has not gone away. I try to turn down the volume, but it gradually goes back to 100. The bar gets in the way, and the volume is way too loud. I've seen other people have had this same problem, but I haven't found a solution. I've restarted my computer, I've downloaded an updated audio driver, I've held down the audio buttons on my keyboard, but nothing helps.

I have a Windows 10, Inspiron 15-7579, 64 bit.

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Anonymous
2018-03-28T02:42:52+00:00

I just searched the interned for hours only to discover that it's not a software issue, but that there is a volume button on the side of the computer next to the power that I never noticed and it was STUCK. That was definitely my problem. It's still kind of stuck for me, but at least the volume icon went away. Hope this helps.

Ryan

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-05-28T05:02:43+00:00

    THanks. it was button problem. it is working now.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-06-09T14:21:08+00:00

    I have just come across your post as I have been having this exact problem with two different Dell laptops. I also just read one reply saying how it was due to his volume button on the machine itself becoming stuck.

    This got me thinking and I am using a wireless Logitech keyboard and mouse and I thought: I wonder if the problem lies with the keyboard. So, I switched off the keyboard and instantly the OSD disappeared and then when I switched the keyboard back on again, I was one more able to use the media keys to control the volume.

    Whether or not this is the cause of problems other people are experiencing I can not say - but it is another option to explore.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-06-30T11:05:44+00:00

    I had the exact same issue for some reason on my laptop. Caused by accidentally slamming my headphones near the volume button too hard - fixed by doing it on purpose. True story

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-07-15T15:58:55+00:00

    Ryan, great find, I had same problem on my almost new HP and got it fixed as the side buttons were stuck. Thank you

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