I - Used AutoHotKey
Here is the script
so doing Win+PgUp or Win+PgDown changes the master volume.
To run it at startup
II - Use Goto Tray Icon Hotkey
Do:
Win + B
Left
Enter
PgUp/PgDown
Escape
This allows you to interact with the notification icons on the right side of the taskbar using the keyboard. Win + B brings focus to one of the taskbar icons, Left will move focus until you have focus on the volume icon, Enter will open the volume slider up, and PgUp/PgDown moves the slider.
III - Use Volumouse
provides you a quick and easy way to control the sound volume on your system - simply by rolling the wheel of your wheel mouse.
IV - NirCmd is an application that changes the volume and more
Example of use:
You could use it, together with AutoHotkey to invent your own volume keys.
See more at superuser.com
Here is the script
- Code:
#PgUp::Send {Volume_Up 3}
#PgDn::Send {Volume_Down 3}
so doing Win+PgUp or Win+PgDown changes the master volume.
- If you don't have it installed already, http://www.autohotkey.com/
- Once installed, right click your Desktop, and choose new AutoHotKey file
- Make sure to title the file ending with .ahk (for example, I used "controls.ahk")
- Paste the code in from above
- Save it, and double click the script in windows explorer
To run it at startup
- Use the AHK provided "Convert to exe" utility (or you can right click the file and select "compile script")
- Create the .exe in "C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup"
II - Use Goto Tray Icon Hotkey
Do:
Win + B
Left
Enter
PgUp/PgDown
Escape
This allows you to interact with the notification icons on the right side of the taskbar using the keyboard. Win + B brings focus to one of the taskbar icons, Left will move focus until you have focus on the volume icon, Enter will open the volume slider up, and PgUp/PgDown moves the slider.
III - Use Volumouse
provides you a quick and easy way to control the sound volume on your system - simply by rolling the wheel of your wheel mouse.
IV - NirCmd is an application that changes the volume and more
Example of use:
- Increase the system volume by 2000 units (out of 65535)
nircmd.exe changesysvolume 2000 - Decrease the system volume by 5000 units (out of 65535)
nircmd.exe changesysvolume -5000 - Set the volume to the highest value
nircmd.exe setsysvolume 65535
You could use it, together with AutoHotkey to invent your own volume keys.
See more at superuser.com