How to Restore the Classic Volume Mixer in Windows 11
Among other changes in Windows 11, there is a new way to control the system volume. If you prefer to restore the old Volume Mixer, follow this guide.
Among many other interface changes, Microsoft has removed the classic mixer in Windows 11 and replaced it with a unified sound menu. Unfortunately, not everyone is a fan of the change, and you may want to bring back the classic Volume Mixer in Windows 11.
The good news is that you can get it back, and there are two ways to do it. Getting the old Volume Mixer back lets you customize app and system sounds like you're used to. If you want to know how to restore classic volume mixer in Windows 11, follow these steps.
What is Windows 11 Volume Mixer?
If you haven't used the new Volume Mixer in Windows 11, let's take a look. It has a new location and works a little differently than the sound controls used in older versions of Windows.
You can find it by left clicking on the speaker icon in the lower right corner. This brings up a single universal volume bar for your system - above the volume bar is the Windows 11 quick settings.
Click the arrow to the right of the volume slider to select audio output. Note that you can also right-click the speaker icon to reveal a hidden menu. From there you can click Open volume mixer.
This will open a full system page where you can control various aspects of your system's volume. It is divided into two sections: system and applications.
You get full access to most of the settings that the classic volume mixer offers, but it's sub-optimal and requires too many clicks to navigate.
How to restore the classic volume mixer in Windows 11
If you're used to the Volume Mixer bar in Windows 10, you need to bring it back in Windows 11. There are a few ways you can do this.
One method uses a taskbar shortcut, while the other requires the use of a third-party app. Let's start by creating a shortcut - here's how:
- Use the keyboard shortcut Windows key + R to bring up the Run dialog.
- Enter the following executable and click Input or click OK:
Sndvol.exe
- The classic volume mixer that you are used to from previous versions of Windows will appear.
- During the classic volume mixer is at the top of the screen, right click on it Volume mixer icon in the taskbar and select Pin it to the taskbar from the menu.
That's it. Now you can access the classic volume mixer at any time from the shortcut in the system tray.
How to use the classic volume mixer for Windows 11
The shortcut method above may be useful for some, but other users may want to access the volume mixer from the system tray. That's where the apt name comes from Classic volume mixer App comes into play.
Here's what you need to do to install and use it:
- Download Classic Volume Mixer from GitHub. The app is free, open source and available to anyone who wants it.
- After downloading the file, use the keyboard shortcut Windows key + R and type shell: launch and click OK.
- Now paste the ClassicVolumeMixer.exe file you downloaded to the startup folder that opens. Close File Explorer and restart your PC.
After your computer has restarted, you will find a new speaker icon in the taskbar that is labeled Classic blender. Clicking on the icon will launch the classic volume mixer you're used to.
The original Windows 11 Volume Mixer features are still there, but this app gives you access to the ones you're most used to. It even appears from the taskbar (unlike creating a shortcut).
Windows 11 has a more subtle startup sound than previous versions when it comes to sound. Still, you might want to disable the startup sound. If you're still using Windows 10, check out the free EarTrumpet app for multiple volume controls.
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