ITunes volume control issue?

Ever since I updated my Mac to iTunes 8.2.1 I've noticed that the volume control in iTunes is fixed on about 40% volume. I can drag the control up or down and it changes the volume but it snaps back to where it was when I let go. I can still change the volume on my Mac but it won't go as loud as it could. Any ideas?

Hey tvas22,
I will do my best to assist you in the hopes of resolving the issue with the sound button. The steps that I would start of with first, would be to do a hard reset. I have included the document Performing a Hard Reset or Forced Reset.
If you are still experiencing the same issue, I would set the communication level to do nothing in the Playback devices option. I have included the steps below for you to follow.
1. Right click on the Sound icon in the System Tray
2. Click on Playback devices
3. Click on Communications
4. Click on Do nothing
5. Click Apply, and close the Window
The next step to do if you are still experiencing the same issue, would be to perform a clean boot on your Split. I have included the document Using Microsoft System Configuration (Windows 8). See if following these steps you are still experiencing the issue.
Please let me know the outcome of these troubleshooting steps.
Best of Luck!
I worked on behalf of HP

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