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    Volume goes to lowest level (none) every time the computer is rebooted

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by JWBlue, Jan 1, 2009.

  1. JWBlue

    JWBlue Notebook Deity

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    I have to adjust the volume to the level I want every time I boot the computer.

    What can I do to have the volume be at the level it was before shutting down Windows? My two other computers boot with the volume I set before shutting down Windows. Why can't this one?


    Windows XP Home
     
    JWBlue, Jan 1, 2009
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  2. CyberVisions

    CyberVisions Martian Notebook Overlord

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    There's only a couple of things that could cause this.

    Depending on where you're adjusting the volume, if it's not affecting the master setting it's probably not connected to the master volume control.

    Volume works 2 ways on a PC - there's the Master Volume setting, which controls the volume for entire system, and then there are individual volume settings for applications, games, media players, etc., that adjust volume relative to the program they belong to. Some program volume adjustments are tied to the Master Volume control, so that when you adjust it you're actually adjusting the Master Volume. But that's not always the case.

    Relative volume adjustments adjust the volume relative to the Master Volume setting. For example, if the Master is set to 50%, a relative volume control could be set to 100% volume within the program, but the actual volume heard would only be at the top setting of the Master, which is set to 50%.

    If you're actually setting / adjusting the Master Volume control, you could just have a corrupted driver. First determine if you're adjusting the master - go to Control Panel, Sound, and adjust the volume from there. If you have an aftermarket sound board, use that to adjust it. If that doesn't work, then go to your Device Manager, and find the driver (Sound, Video and Game controllers) for your Master Sound and remove it. Restart your system and it will automatically reinstall it. Adjust it again then see what happens.
     
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  3. JWBlue

    JWBlue Notebook Deity

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    ^^^^

    How do I know if I have an aftermarket sound board? Where do I find the volume control for that?
     
    JWBlue, Jan 1, 2009
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  4. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Check and see if there is a startup process that takes over. Try in safemode and see if there is any differences

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jan 2, 2009
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