I'm home on my XP machine now- go to Control Panel, Sound and Audio Device Properties and on the first tab you see- Volume, there's a check box for Place Volume Icon in Taskbar.

If you see desktop or taskbar icons overlapping on Windows 11, the issue may happen accidentally, there may be a buggy Windows update, an altered screen resolution, or a third-party app conflict that ...

Windows volume issues can seem complex and confusing — especially if you're running late for a Zoom meeting or virtual presentation. Unfortunately, the causes of these problems span a broad spectrum, ...