(If you have the Classic version of the Control Panel on, it will just say Sounds and Audio Devices). 1  On the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties box, click on the Volume tab. 2  Put a check in the box that says Place Volume icon in the Taskbar.*. 3  Uncheck the Mute box. 4  You should now be able to hear sound on your computer.If you have the Classic version of the Control Panel on, it will just say Sounds and Audio Devices). 1  On the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties box, click on the Volume tab. 2  Put a check in the box that says Place Volume icon in the Taskbar.*. 3  Uncheck the Mute box. 4  You should now be able to hear sound on your computer.
Ground beef already formed into patties or separated into smaller quantities take less time and defrost quicker. For instance, 1/2-inch (1.25-cm) ground beef patties that were frozen separately usually take about 10 hours to defrost.
It it's not for immediate cooking, defrost in the fridge. The rule of thumb is for a piece of meat to spend no more than 4 hours (cumulative) in the danger zone (above 40 degrees F). A thin piece of steak won't take that long to defrost, so it's relatively safe to defrost on the counter and then cook immediately.