Look for volume controls on individual programs. Most multimedia programs have an integrated volume slider that should be turned up. There may also be a mute button; verify that it is not activated.

How to Unmute Your Computer. As you browse the Web, listen to music, watch movies and perform other tasks on your computer, volume control becomes a critical user function. In the chaos of ...

Most audio or video players have easy-to-find volume controls next to the play button, but sometimes these don't quite do the trick - so how can you make sure the audio settings on your computer ...