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Hi,

That looks like the Windows on-screen volume slider control, that is stuck on your screen for some reason.  I found this article on-line that offers some hints for how to make it go away:
https://troubleshooter.xyz/wiki/fix-volu...he-screen/

I'd suggest first trying unplugging your keyboard, and then running the audio troubleshooter - the other ideas may be worth a go too, but some of them look rather drastic.

Jim

Many thanks Jim.  The pesky thing disappeared of its own accord soon after I contacted you.  Today was the first time it came back after a restart (twice). As it only ever occurs when using Freda I assumed they were related.  Usually restarting the system problem goes away. 
When it occurs again I will again look at your suggestions if the problem persists.  I have not (yet) had the Pc freeze on me and hope that does not happen.  I just find it annoying.  Again many thanks for your help

Liz

Hi Again Jim.
As I posted on Microsoft after a reset of my Pc and reinstalling Freda I was back to the free version As the cost is very small and I like Freda so much I today bought it again  but but no sooner I did, the pesky slider came back but after your help the last time I ran the audio troubleshooter and sure enough that was indeed the problem.  As this only happens with Freda I am debating buying a new keyboard but I will leave it for now as I have tried to seek help from Microsoft (not that I expect much help from them all I got was a virtual assistant which was a complete waste of time.  Anyway back to my query do I have to enter a licence key to get Freda to be registered as the full version?

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