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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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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
One of the replies mentioned a wireless keyboard. I was having the exact problem here. If I go to an audio source my volume would automatically go to 100% and I could not turn it down. I have a Realtec HD driver. However, I started looking at my Logitech wireless keyboard as the source. Turns out the battery level was quite low. I plugged it up to charge and the issue immediately went away. Hope this helps some of you...
Hi Kacie,
The issue that you’ve encountered with the Volume bar can be caused by a software conflict. To isolate this concern, we suggest that you perform a clean boot. This will help us determine if there are third-party applications that may be causing it to stay on the screen. Please click **here**for the steps.
Once you’re in the clean boot environment, try to turn the volume down and it will allow you to do so. If you’ll encounter the same result, then, it could be that a has already occurred.
Note: After the troubleshooting, refer to this section: “How to reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting*” on the same* support article to boot the computer in normal setup once the issue has been resolved.
We'll wait for your update after trying the steps.
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
Awesome. This post made my day. I had the same issue and solved in the same way. I love the power of internet!!. Cheers
Awesome! Thank you. 4 months with my computer in its stand, and tonight this problem arose. It did not occur to me to look there.
