

- #Sound control panel not responding install
- #Sound control panel not responding update
- #Sound control panel not responding driver
#Sound control panel not responding update
Here are 3 steps to quickly update the sound card driver:ġ.
#Sound control panel not responding driver
If you don't like such time-consuming driver download and install, you can also use professional audio driver update utilities, like Driver Talent, to fix the sound control bar not working issue after the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.


#Sound control panel not responding install
So you need to download proper audio driver update from the manufacturer's site, and then manually install the driver for the computer. Install Proper Audio Driver Update to Fix Missing Volume Control ErrorĪs we've mentioned above, faulty sound card driver can also result in the volume control not available problem. Navigate to Windows Explorer under the Processes. Use shortcut keys Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.Ģ. Get Volume Control Back via Resetting Windows ExplorerĪlso, you can try restarting the Windows Explorer in Task Manager to make the sound control bar available.ġ. Restart the computer and click the sound icon to see if you can adjust the volume via the slider. Then wait for about 2 to 10 minute until auto repair process completes. Paste the following command to PowerShell box and hit the Enter key: (If you don't have it on the menu, you can type PowerShell into the search bar, and then right-click it to select Run as administrator.)ģ. You can use a command line to fix the volume control not working issue.Ģ. Run Command in PowerShell to Make Sound Control Bar Available If this method doesn't restore the sound control bar, don't be worried. After that, follow the on-screen instructions to fix the audio problem. On the right pane, highlight the Playing Audio and click the Run the troubleshooter button.Ĥ. Go to the Update & security menu and then select Troubleshoot tab on the left side.ģ. Use Windows shortcut keys Win + I to open Settings.Ģ. Since you can't right-click the sound icon and open the context menu, you need to open Settings or Control Panel to run the troubleshooter.ġ. Use Windows Troubleshoot to Fix Volume Control Not Working Issue If you can not adjust the volume via the sound icon on the taskbar or if you fail to open the context menu with a right-click on the icon, you can try the methods below to get your sound control bar back on track. If the sound-related services or startups are disabled, the volume control bar or other sound features may not be available on your Windows 10 Fall Creators laptop or desktop. If there is an outdated, missing, broken or incompatible audio driver installed on your computer, you may encounter audio-related issues, such as volume icon missing error, volume control not open, no sound problem, skipping sound issue, etc. If there too many programs or if Windows 10 is not configured properly, you may get the missing volume control bar above the taskbar.Ī sound card driver enables the smooth communication between the operating system and the sound card. The sound icon not working problem can be trigger by a couple of culprits:ġ. Why Do You Fail to Adjust Volume on Your Windows 10 Fall Creators Update PC? If you also come across the volume control not working problem after the latest Windows updates, here are some viable solutions for you to troubleshoot it. The volume icon may be not responsive when users click the sound icon after some cumulative updates, like the updates in December 2017.

Windows 10 volume control not working issue, sound control bar not working problem, often occurs after the key Windows 10 updates, like Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, Creators Update, Anniversary Update, etc.
