PK Volume for Windows

Name: PK Volume
Rating: 4.1 (20 reviews)
Author: Pepijn Koster

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Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

This application provides a customizable replacement for Windows XP's default volume control. It offers extensive skinning options and can manage volume for WinAmp and the CD Player.

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Pros
- Controls PC volume in Windows XP
- Supports WinAmp volume control
- Manages CD Player volume
- Fully skinnable interface
- Offers a replacement for default volume control
Cons
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GENERAL

Release: July 29, 2002

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 1.20

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows XP

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Total Downloads: 74,148

Downloads Last Week: 0

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4.1/5

20 User Votes

A nice skinnable volume gadget for your desktop
renl54February 19, 2012
Pros
PK Volume comes with a variety of skins to match it to the rest of your desktop. It can control WINAMP also, starting and stopping the playing of songs. Though the author claims that it only works on Windows XP, I was able to get it to work on Windows 7 x64 by taking the following steps: 1. Download the library MSVBVM50.DLL and place it in the PK Volume folder. 2. Right-click on PKVOLUME.EXE and choose the compatibility mode "Windows XP XP3" 3. If you want PK Volume to start up at login, you have to turn OFF the Option in PK Volume to start it at login (because User Account Control will intercept that). Instead, use Task Scheduler to create a task to launch PK Volume at login or whenever else you wish.
Cons
I tried to email the author of the program with some comments, but evidently the email address given in the program no longer works.
Summary
I depend on it !
lorie168November 5, 2009
Pros
I've used pk for several yrs and after a reformat couldn't remember the name. I looked for a replacement and download 7 or 8 and disliked them all. By chance I ran across pk and was thrilled !! I'll never forget again. =)
Cons
Hides behind the task bar sometimes...so if you lose it, look there.
Summary
 Updated on Mar 13, 2010I've used pk for several yrs and really like it. I lost it once because of a reformat and forgot the name and where I got it and tried many others without satisfaction. I can't remember how I ran across pk again, but sure glad I did.
I did not fibd it worth while..
nerner2June 14, 2009
Pros
Imaginative - but It did not add to my knowledge.
Cons
The slider did not stay put. Volume can more easily be adjusted in the relevant application.
Summary
PK Volume works superbly well!
AnthonyStargateOctober 4, 2008
Pros
Small size, volume on/off switch and it's free!
Cons
PK Volume only comes with one set of clothes, 1970s fake wood paneling. It would be novel if I could change the interface to blue sky with clouds or smiling children, though not a big deal.
Summary
PK Volume works * much * better than the volume icon. On a public computer, when the volume is too loud, I download PK Volume and I can move the slider to the left and enjoy a pleasant, not too loud volume! I'm using a library computer. The volume was not working! I downloaded PK Volume. Moving the slider had no effect. Then I noticed - VOL OFF - just below the slider. It had always read - VOL ON - before. So I clicked VOL OFF, it switched to VOL ON and ahhh, sound! I played this sweet, happy song called - I Gotta Love You Rosh Hashanan.
very good but still side problems
46278September 7, 2007
Pros
The product is very good and convenient
Cons
But it comes with installed, unchangeable music
Summary
It works... But it could be better.
LukeiradoFebruary 14, 2007
Pros
Altough the software may be useful for a lot of people... It's stylish and it's not real bad.
Cons
It could have more options, such as mic. volume, etc. It's a limtied software.
Summary
A little touch of class
lollipopmanMay 10, 2006
Pros
It's cool. It is a lot easier than the windows version, which is just depressing.
Cons
More skins.
Summary
This is an Unnecessary Download.....
praveen360March 5, 2006
Pros
The application is good & working fine. It can control the volume of your system & Skip/back the current playing Tracks in your WinAmp Player.
Cons
You can use your player instead, why to Install this program.
Summary
GREAT!!!! JUST GIVE IT TRY!!!!
SmoakyFebruary 27, 2006
Pros
I listen to music all the time while surfing the web and I find that it was always a hassle to click on that little speaker icon in the system tray and adjust or mute the volume. Not anymore. This neat FREE little tool puts a volume slider right on your desktop. No need for that ugly speaker icon. This is fully customizeable with different skins and can have various transparancies using alpha blending. When you need to adjust the volume just move your cursor to the PK Volume slider and set your desired sound....super easy and it looks cool too with several looks that you can use.A must have for the music listeners out there!!!
Cons
Only works with Windows XP!!!!
Summary
Usefull
betogasJanuary 21, 2006
Pros
Free usefull application. Thanks!
Cons
could be perfect with multiple sound devices suport at the same time. Audio Sliders is to slow and is not free
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Developer’s Description

By Pepijn Koster

Control your PC volume in Windows XP, WinAmp, and CD Player.

A fully skinneble volume control program (replacement) for Windows XP. It can also control WinAmp and the CD Player. To look and feel of the program can be changed by skins that can be found on various sites.

PK Volume for Windows

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