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Encountering the absence of the speaker icon on Win 7, XP renders you unable to adjust the computer's volume, except if you're using a laptop with physical volume keys. Currently, there are numerous methods to resolve this issue. You can sequentially apply one of the 3 methods to fix the missing speaker icon on Win 7, XP below until successful.
Fixing Speaker Icon Disappearance on Win 7 XP
Download and Install Windows 7
Refer to Windows 7 installation guide for new users.
Method 1: Using command prompt.
Press Windows - R key combination, then type mmsys.cpl and press enter.
Method 2: Using Regedit.
Press Windows - R key combination, then type regedit and press enter.
Navigate to the key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\TrayNotify, then delete the values IconStreams and PastIconsStream, and restart your computer.
Method 3: Replace system file.
Firstly, download the file SndVolSSO.dll from the following path. Then, navigate to drive C > Windows > System 32 and overwrite the existing file.
After applying one of the 3 methods above, the speaker icon has returned to its original state.
Method 4: Restart your computer
Usually, the traditional method users often resort to solve issues is by restarting the computer. In this case, it's no exception. To fix the missing speaker icon, volume icon disappearance issue on Windows 7, 8, and XP, you can try restarting your computer. The steps are neither too difficult nor time-consuming.
Method 5: Enable Speaker Icon Display on the Taskbar
Follow the steps below to enable the speaker icon display on the Taskbar in Windows 7, 8, and XP:
Step 1: Click on Start, then click on Control Panel. (On Windows 8, type control panel into the Search box on the Start menu, then click on it in the search results to open).
Step 2: In the Control Panel window, locate and double-click on the Sounds and Audio Devices option.
Step 3: Click on Show volume control on the taskbar / Place volume icon in the task bar.
Step 4: Click on OK.
If the above method is not available, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Click on Start, then select Control Panel.
Step 2: Click on Sounds =>Speech =>Audio Devices.
Step 3: Click on Sounds, then select Audio Devices.
Step 4: Next, select Show volume control on the taskbar / Place volume icon in the task bar.
Step 5: Click on OK.
If the speaker icon is also missing in the Control Panel, the cause may be some programs corrupting the Registry on your Windows computer. The solution here is to check each Registry to identify the culprit causing the issue and fix it. While there's no guarantee this method can fix the missing speaker icon, volume icon issue on Windows 7, 8, and XP, it may resolve other registry errors on your computer.
Another way is to check if the sound driver is correctly installed. If not, you'll need to reinstall it using the driver CD that came with your sound card or motherboard.
To find the correct driver, first, you need to identify the sound card or motherboard model, then search online with the driver keyword, such as Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 audio driver. Once found, download and install the sound driver, then check if the speaker icon appears on the Windows 7, 8, and XP Taskbar.
If all the above methods are not applicable, it's highly likely that the sound card or motherboard component is damaged and needs replacement. In this case, you can take it to warranty centers or repair shops for assistance.
So, Mytour has presented to you 3 methods to fix the missing speaker icon issue on Win 7 and XP. If applying these 3 methods does not succeed, we recommend restoring your previous backup Windows version or reinstalling Windows.
