Every time media player 10 starts sound is at lowest level. There is to be a tools menu I believe but I can not find none. Also FOUND "The tools OPTION is available on the menu bar, but by default it is not shown in Windows Media Player. You need to go to the player library to start the process. When you reach the player library section, locate the “Organize” icon and search for “Layout.” From “Layout,” click on “Show Menu Bar.” That’s all there is to it. With tools you can customize your media player to perform in a way that works for you. You can add, delete or change information and control all the DATA that is included in your media players’ library." can't find player library or no tools in it.Hi! Maybe this help you!?

Switching to the Now Playing View Mode:

At the top of WMP's screen click the View menu tab and then choose the Now Playing option.

If you don't see the main menu tab displayed at the top of WMP's screen, you can easily enable this feature by holding down the CTRL key and pressing M.

If you like using keyboard shortcuts then a quicker way to switch to this view mode is to hold down the CTRL key and press 3.

Enabling AUTOMATIC Volume Leveling:

Right-click ANYWHERE on the Now Playing screen and choose Enhancements > Crossfading and Auto Volume Leveling. You should now see this advanced option menu pop up above the Now Playing screen.

Click the Turn on Auto Volume Leveling link.

Close the settings screen by clicking the X in the top right-hand corner of the window.An aside to this...since Media Player is no longer supported you may wanna consider an alternative...such as VLC...still Free.