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
    2019-03-19T14:52:22+00:00

    Try adjusting the volume button on the side or top of your Surface; this works for me

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-02-02T18:45:20+00:00

    In my case it turned out that it was the keyboard. Found this out by shaking keyboard hard upside down- problem went away for a bit although then returned. Have now replaced it and no further problems.

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-02-02T18:35:06+00:00

    Thanks for the message, I experienced similar issue and seems to be resolved now by manipulating side volume key on laptop (it seemed to be stuck).

    Keep up the good work.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-08-27T23:58:06+00:00

    So I worked on this issue on and offf for weeks, even wiping out all installed software but going just short of a full reformat.  I used the Windows option to wipe the computer clean of all files and applications.  That did solve the issue but as I started re-installing my applications it returned.  For me it was a free screen capture software install called iSpring.  Once I removed that again my computer has been working fine with no volume bar issue.  It was odd, I had that software program a couple of years and within the last few months something must have changed to cause a conflict.  

    I'm sure that's not everyone's issue but since this was such a challenge for me to solve I wanted to share. 

    Good luck to those still having the problem.

    Suzanne

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