(im on the HP dv6000 Special Edition -- running Vista)

I had to take Sjac's post a step farther -- i followed his exactly and my QP buttons still would not die (yes die, i was at the point where i just wanted to kill them) -- so i got drastic -- i discovered where the files were located -- So i went : (on Desktop) Computer /C:/Hewlett-Packard -- From there i 'Cut' the "HPQuicklaunch" Folder and 'Paste' to a new folder on the desktop. Then i right clicked the folder and Renamed it "QLPieceofS**t" Then i right clicked it again and went to Properties - Security Tab - System - and i checked 'Deny' next to 'Read & Execute'. Then VWALLAA no more Slow QuickPlay :)
--i'm sure there is a better way to do this but everything im not a professional and i've never coded a day in my life --with the exception of Alice lol

--anyway hope this fixes anyone elses problems who STILL had the Curse of the QuickPlay

Thankyou Anna :) I hope you remember us if you are ever unfortunate again.

Hello all,
I use a HP Pavilion dv9500.
I disabled my Quickplay program button a while ago by uninstalling something, I'm not sure what now :( But my mute and volume, as well as play/pause forward/back buttons were still working up till a month or two ago. At the moment, the buttons still glow blue, and I can still change the volume on my computer, but they just aren't responding anymore. I found the mute button really useful and would like to use it;; I'm not sure if this is the problem with the sensitivity of the buttons not reading my harsh jabbing, or something not right with the system itself. Is there a way to find out if it detects me pressing it? Or does anyone know a solution?
Thanks!

I have been annoyed by the button beep from day one. Thank you so much for telling us how to turn it off! Went into the BIOS and disabled the button sounds, and it worked like a charm. Buttons still work, no annoying beep. THANK YOU!!