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What is the easiest way to replicate Windows 7's Start Search and Volume Mixer? I would like to have the Windows 7 Start Search in an app and the Volume Mixer sucks because it can't be minimized and if you leave it open for a whole day and open and close a lot of applications, you get duplicate...

How can I unmute master volume in vb.net? I know how to increase and decrease but if it is turned off it wont start any sounds. Hope someone can help me // Sorry for bad english, if you dont understand just ask