VolumeMaster

VolumeMaster is a small software application developed specifically for helping you show a small volume bar on your desktop each time you change the volume. Plus, it allows you to alter the volume with the aid of preset hotkeys.
The utility is compatible with Windows Vista and 7. In order to run the program correctly and avoid experiencing all sorts of errors, you need to install Microsoft .NET Framework on the target computer.

Store it on pen drives

You can keep VolumeMaster saved on USB flash drives or other portable devices. You do not have to go through an installation process because the tool is portable. A double-click on the executable file allows you to open the GUI.
Since it does not populate your Windows registry with extra entries and leave other setup files behind on the host PC, you may uninstall it by deleting the files that you have downloaded from the Internet.

Clean looks and a few options

As soon as you run it, VolumeMaster places a minimalist bar on your desktop that shows and updates the level of your volume in real time. What’s more, the small bar is automatically displayed whenever changes are made to the volume.
The application also gives you the possibility to raise or lower the volume using a preset hotkey (‘Shift’ + mouse wheel), as well as mute or unmute the volume by pressing ‘Shift’ + the middle mouse button down.
Tests have pointed out that VolumeMaster carries out a task quickly and without errors. It remains light on system resources so the overall performance of the computer is not hampered.

Final ideas

To sum things up, VolumeMaster has to offer nothing more than a simple software solution for helping you get instant notifications when the volume is changed and control the volume with the aid of preset hotkeys. It can be tweaked by less experienced users and professionals alike.