In Windows, how do I restore the speaker icon to the system tray?

In Windows, to make the speaker icon for controlling sound volume visible in the system tray, follow the appropriate instructions below.

In Windows Vista:

1. Right-click the Start button, and then click Properties.
   
   
2. In the Notification Area tab, check Volume, and then click OK.

In earlier versions of Windows:

1. From the Start menu, select either Control Panel, or Settings and then Control Panel.
   
   
2. Double-click the correct icon for your operating system:
   
   
   • In Windows XP, double-click Sounds and Audio Devices.
   • In Windows Me and 2000, double-click Sounds and Multimedia.
   • In Windows 95, 98, 98SE, and NT, double-click Multimedia.
   
   
3. In Windows XP, click the Volume tab. In the "Device Volume" section, make sure Place volume icon in the taskbar is checked.

   In other versions of Windows, make sure Show volume control on the taskbar is checked. This checkbox will appear in the following locations:

   • In Windows Me and 2000, it's near the bottom under "Sound Volume".
   • In Windows 98 and 98SE, it's by itself near the bottom of the window.
   • In Windows 95 and NT, it's usually near the top under "Playback".
   
   
4. Click OK.

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