| Windows 7: Desktop Volume Slider ? |
19 Nov 2010
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Desktop Volume Slider ? Hello,
I have the normal speaker icon on my screens bottom-right (taskbar ?), and it works just fine.
However, I would like to have a simple volume slider that would reside all the time, without the need for opening it up each time, on the desktop permanently.
All I want to do is adjust the volume; no mixing, etc.
Anyone suggest a free, simple, one ?
Or, is there perhaps a simple way to tell the one that I already have to reside on the desktop permanently, and stay open ?
Much thanks,
Bob | My System Specs |
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19 Nov 2010
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#2 | | Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1 |
Hi Robert11
Try 3RVX has hot keys and skins, very
> 3RVX | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Home Built OS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1 CPU Intel E8400 Motherboard MSI P35 Neo Memory 4GB Crucial Ballistix Graphics Card ATI ASUS Radeon HD 4830 Sound Card Realtek ALC888 on Board Monitor(s) Displays Asus 22-inch VH226H Widescreen Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 Keyboard Saitek Eclipse Mouse Razer PSU Hiper HPU-4M 530W Case Thermaltake Tsunami Dream Black Cooling Air/Fans Hard Drives Two Western Digital 500GB Internet Speed Sky Broadband Other Info USB Hub/Card Reader - 2 Pen Drives, 1 Phone Dock |
19 Nov 2010
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From OP: One Little Problem With Hi Ciara,
Thanks for suggestion.
Looks like what I am after, but-
It appears on my Desktop just fine.
But, as soon as I click on any other item on the desktop, or on the desktop itself, it disappears.
I've played with all the options, but cannot find any way to force it to remain on the desktop as you open other programs, etc.
Is there a way of locking it to the desktop ?
Regards, and thanks,
Bob | My System Specs | | |
19 Nov 2010
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#4 | | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7600 cornwall UK |
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19 Nov 2010
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#5 | | Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1 |

Quote: Originally Posted by Robert11 Hi Ciara,
Thanks for suggestion.
Looks like what I am after, but-
It appears on my Desktop just fine.
But, as soon as I click on any other item on the desktop, or on the desktop itself, it disappears.
I've played with all the options, but cannot find any way to force it to remain on the desktop as you open other programs, etc.
Is there a way of locking it to the desktop ?
Regards, and thanks,
Bob Thats what its ment to do Robert11
You could try Volumouse | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Home Built OS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1 CPU Intel E8400 Motherboard MSI P35 Neo Memory 4GB Crucial Ballistix Graphics Card ATI ASUS Radeon HD 4830 Sound Card Realtek ALC888 on Board Monitor(s) Displays Asus 22-inch VH226H Widescreen Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 Keyboard Saitek Eclipse Mouse Razer PSU Hiper HPU-4M 530W Case Thermaltake Tsunami Dream Black Cooling Air/Fans Hard Drives Two Western Digital 500GB Internet Speed Sky Broadband Other Info USB Hub/Card Reader - 2 Pen Drives, 1 Phone Dock |
19 Nov 2010
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From OP: Thanks Hi all,
Just a quick thanks for the suggestions.
Bob | My System Specs | | |
20 Nov 2010
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which one worked best for you?
it may help others in the future who have a similar query. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number mickey megabyte 1234 OS ultimate 64 sp1 CPU i5 2500K 3.3@4.2GHz Motherboard MSI P67A-GD53 Memory 8 gigs GSkill Ripjaws 1600 Graphics Card amd hd6950 Sound Card creative x-fi gamer Monitor(s) Displays samsung 24" Screen Resolution 1920x1080 Keyboard saitek eclipse ii Mouse logitech g3 PSU antec 550 Case antec three hundred Cooling i'm a cooling fan Hard Drives ocz vertex 2e 60 gig, samsung f3 1tb, buffalo 2tb ext Internet Speed about 4 Mbps Other Info i love win7 |
20 Nov 2010
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From OP: Re Which I'll Be Using Hi,
Think I'll be using "Volumouse".
Nifty program.
Again, thanks all for the suggestions.
Much appreciated.
Bob | My System Specs | | |
20 Nov 2010
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#9 | | Windows 7 Ultimate Winnipeg, Canada |
Hi Bob...
I just want to add on to the great tools suggestions you already got. I use the Gadget I linked to below...it allows you to click on it and slide your volume up or down.
I do have to mention though that some of the reviewers posted that they received virus warnings. My MSE (MS Security Essentials) MalwareBytes, and SUPERAntispyware found nothing. From the site... Quote: This is in response to some of the reviews, Microsoft scans these files for Malicious Code, The Gadget contains an ActiveX control that may not comply with pour Antivirus programs like Avira, as with anything that is free you have draw backs, use something like Live Care or Protector Plus, scan your files before installation. If there was a Virus in this file it would not be on a Microsoft Site. Windows Live Gallery
Last edited by dobhar; 20 Nov 2010 at 09:00 PM..
Reason: Added pic to show on my Desktop
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