You can give this script a try here:
http://www.paulsxp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34
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"Big Rick" <> wrote in message
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> Hello Folks,
> When using computer last night, all seemed well with no problems.
> After switch on today, the volume icon in the bottom right taskbar area
> disappeared.
> After going into Taskbar and Start Menu Properties, the option to select
> it
> is greyed out and therefore impossible to switch back on.
> I am sure that a genius out there will be able to help me . . .
>
> Your help is and always has been very much appreciated.
> Looking forward in anticipation.
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> Big Rick