I have tried Wizmo but it doesn't seem to able to reset the wave volume, only the overall volume.

I would prefer it if the solution has a feature (like a command line switch) that will allow it to automatically reset the volume to max each time Windows starts.

How do I reset Windows' wave volume and overall volume to max?

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^{Note: This was originally asked for Windows XP. I am currently using Windows 7 and the current accepted answer also works for it.}

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Even easier: Use nircmd ()

Syntax: nircmdc [device] [left-volume] [right-volume] "nircmdc" with a "c" at the end is the command line version 0 = mute 32767 = half way 65535 = max volume

In your autostart.nt set
nircmdc.exe setvolume 0 65535 65535
nircmdc.exe setsysvolume 0 65535 65535

Yes, this is a Autohotkey-Command which sets specifically the wave device: SoundSetWaveVolume

And for the system volume you could use the Autohotkey-Command: SoundSet

Actually wizmo can set both the volume for the wave device and the overall volume:

volume={0-100} — set the system's audio level

If you enjoy associating sounds with system events, you probably grow accustomed to the sounds being at a certain volume level. So, when you need to turn that volume up or down when playing a video clip, or being away from your machine, it is convenient to be able to return the volume to its original level. Wizmo's "volume=" command easily sets the system's volume to a percentage of full volume. Another use for this is creating simple script programs. The example below demonstrates a simple script to turn the volume up while the screen saver is active, then back down after blanking is cancelled.

Exemple: wizmo volume=90 monoff volume=20

wave={0-100} — set the system's wave file audio level

The system's wave file playback level can be controlled independently from the overall sound level. The "wave=" command allows this to be independently set.

Example: wizmo wave=25

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Instead of trying to mask the problem, you should find and fix whatever program is resetting your WAVE volume when Windows boots.

Sometimes you have to look hard to find these programs, e.g. Irfanview has an optional media/MP3 plugin, if you install this and don't use Windows Media Player, you need to go into the config screen for the plugin and change its audio source from WMP to MCI). WAVE levels in any program (Winamp etc) that has its own volume control and access to the system mixer must also be checked.

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Power Mixer is a replacement for the standard volume control (there are 2 versions, 1 for Vista, 1 for Windows prior to Vista). You can define volume profiles and using parameters on the command line, a profile can be applied. So you can schedule a call to Power Mixer using the Task Scheduler.

It's not free unfortunately ($17.95), and probably an overkill for your request.

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