Can I Increase My Laptop's Sound Volume?

[MaStAViC]

Hello, I hope you are well. I have a Dell Vostro 1500 laptop running Windows XP, Service Pack 3. Generally, the sound volume is loud enough, especially for personal usages, but sometimes, I come across Web sites that are incredibly soft for one reason or another. At this point, the laptop's sound volume is too low, even if I turn the volume all the way up. Are there any programs that can increase overall sound volume? I know that I can use an external set of speakers (which I have at home), but carrying around an external set of speakers isn't always practical.

Thank you.

[proxops-pete]

If you double click on speaker icon on bottom right, it should bring up sound card settings. Make sure that "Wave" volume setting is at max and not muted.