How to Change Laptop Volume in Windows

Windows is an operating system developed by Microsoft Inc., and installed on their products - tablets, phones, and computers. Your Windows computer has a number of customizable options on it, which includes the ability to control sound...
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Configuring Sound on Windows 8

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    Press the WINKEY + I combination keys. This will bring up the "Settings" pane.
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    Click on the "Volume" icon on the "Settings" pane. A pop-up window will appear where you can adjust the volume slider control.
    1. After adjusting your volume setting, click anywhere on the screen to close the volume control with your settings saved.
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Configuring Sound on Windows 7

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    Click on the "Volume" icon on the notification area. The notification area is located at the lower right-hand portion of the screen. A pop-up window will appear where you can adjust the volume slider control.
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    Adjust your volume setting. Just slide the bar up for louder sounds and down for quieter sounds.
    1. After choosing your volume setting, click anywhere on the screen to close the volume control with your settings saved.
    2. If you have different applications running and want to change the volume of a specific application, click on Mixer. This opens a new window where all the applications which are sending out sounds will be shown. Increase or decrease the volume with the slider, and close the window when ready.
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