BUG: Speaker Icon Is Missing After You Install WDM Audio Driver (245262)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP1
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP2
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP1
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP2
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Driver Development Kit (DDK)
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
This article was previously published under Q245262

SYMPTOMS

When you install a Windows Driver Model (WDM) audio driver on a Windows 98 Second Edition- and Windows Millennium Edition (Me)-based computer, the Volume icon may be missing from the taskbar.

CAUSE

This is a known problem with WDM audio drivers that are installed on Windows 98 Second Edition- and Windows Me-based computers.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use one of the following methods:
  • In Control Panel, double-click Sounds and Multimedia, and then click to select the Show volume control on the taskbar check box.
  • Restart the computer.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a bug in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

When you install a WDM audio device on a Windows 98 Second Edition- or Windows Me-based computer, a New Hardware Found dialog box is displayed and the required driver files are installed. Although the audio device may function properly, the Volume icon is missing from the taskbar.

REFERENCES

See the Windows 98, Windows Me, and Microsoft Windows 2000 DDKs for more information on WDM audio drivers and driver installation.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/28/2004
Keywords:kbBug kbnofix KB245262
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