The steps in this guide will show you how to create a shortcut for sound settings and different ways to access them.
The sound settings in Windows 10 can be accessed in one of the following ways:
Method #1 – Press Windows+I to launch Settings. Click “System.” Click “Sound” on the left sidebar.
Method #2 – Click on the Start menu and type sound. Select “Sound settings” from the search results.
Method #3 – Open Run by pressing Windows + R. Type ms-settings:sound and press the “Enter” key.
You can also use the above command in the following programs: Task Manager (Hit File > Run new task option to use the command), address toolbar, and address bar of the File Explorer.
You can also start sound settings using the command start ms-settings:sound in Command Prompt or PowerShell.
Method #4 – Right-click on the “Volume” icon on the taskbar and select “Open Sound Settings”.
How to Create Sound Settings Shortcut in Windows 10
Create a shortcut to sound settings on your Windows 10 desktop or File Explorer by following these steps:
Right-click on the blank area of the desktop or in File Explorer.
In the context menu, select “New” and press “Shortcut.”
In the Create Shortcut window, enter ms-settings:sound.
Click on the “Next” button.
Enter the name of the shortcut if you do not like the suggested one.
Click the “Finish” button.
That’s it.
