How to Open the Old Volume Mixer in Windows 11 🎧 Fix Missing Audio Apps
1In this quick Windows 11 tutorial, I’ll show you how to access the classic Windows Volume Mixer using a simple Run command, so you can see all active audio sources, even the ones the new Sound Settings often miss. 🎚️
With the newer Windows 11 interface, the built-in volume mixer in Sound Settings doesn't always show every program playing audio. This can make it hard to control or troubleshoot audio for specific apps (like games, browsers, or Discord).
💡 In this video, you'll learn:
How to open the old school Volume Mixer
Why it's better than the new one in some cases
Which command to run in Windows
How to pin the old mixer to your taskbar or Start menu for quick access
Run Command to open the mixer: sndvol
⚠️ The old mixer is still part of Windows 11, its just hidden! This trick works on most current builds as of the 2025 update.
🛠️ Perfect for gamers, streamers, and anyone who wants complete control over their system’s audio.
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