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The original poster asked if it's possible to add or quickly access the Line-In level slider from the desktop for easier adjustment. In response, detailed instructions were provided on creating a desktop shortcut that directly opens the Sound control panel at the Recording tab, allowing quick access to the Line-In volume. The overall sentiment is helpful, providing a practical solution to improve user convenience.
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Hello Again,

Anyone know if it's possible to put the Line-In level slider on the desktop, or at least a shortcut to it?

I have a programme which insists on depressing the Line-In level when it starts, and it's a real pain going via the volume control thing in the tray.

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Cheemag
 

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To quickly access the Line-In level slider on your desktop or create a shortcut to it, you can follow these steps:
  • Create a Desktop Shortcut:
  • Right-click on an empty area on your desktop.
  • Select "New" and then "Shortcut."
  • In the location field, type the following path:
    Code: 
     rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL mmsys.cpl,,2
  • Click "Next," give your shortcut a name (e.g., Line-In Level), and then click "Finish."
  • Modify Line-In Volume:
  • Double-click the newly created shortcut. This will open the Sound settings directly to the "Recording" tab with the Line-In option.
  • Pin Shortcut to Taskbar (Optional):
  • You can right-click the shortcut and choose "Pin to Taskbar" for quick access without...
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To quickly access the Line-In level slider on your desktop or create a shortcut to it, you can follow these steps:
  • Create a Desktop Shortcut:
  • Right-click on an empty area on your desktop.
  • Select "New" and then "Shortcut."
  • In the location field, type the following path:
    Code: 
     rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL mmsys.cpl,,2
  • Click "Next," give your shortcut a name (e.g., Line-In Level), and then click "Finish."
  • Modify Line-In Volume:
  • Double-click the newly created shortcut. This will open the Sound settings directly to the "Recording" tab with the Line-In option.
  • Pin Shortcut to Taskbar (Optional):
  • You can right-click the shortcut and choose "Pin to Taskbar" for quick access without cluttering your desktop. By using this shortcut, you can access the Line-In level slider directly without navigating through the volume control settings. This should help you manage the Line-In settings more conveniently.
 

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