Volume Control Disappeared From Taskbar

My volume control disappeared from my taskbar and I cannot find how to get it back. Anyone have any idea of how I can get it back?

a reply to: The_Truth_Seeker

Windows 7 - Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Notification Area Icons\System Icons

Okay. I found the spot but am unable to click the arrow and select on.

There is a local group policy which is blocking you from changing the status of the icons. This site has a registry file which I have checked and is what you need, download it and run the reg file click yes if it asks for permission and it should be instantaneous but may require a reboot to take effect.

Link to reg file

Page explaining what the reg file does.

Site

Right click the task bar, select proprties and select customise from the task bar tab.
Then select "Turn system icons on or off" then select on the the volume control section

Thanks. I was able to get the volume icon back.