cannot start the volume control program and adjust the volume

[bill]

we have no sound now, somehow i damaged or removed the volume control
program.
i found is info, but when i try the suggested resolution below i am told
that
"no destination specified for ....."
i feel so close but so far.
what do i need to do
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the Sndvol32.exe file is damaged or missing.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, extract a new copy of Sndvol32.exe from the Windows
XP compact disc to the system_root\System32 folder on your computer's hard
disk. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into
your computer's CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Press and hold down the SHIFT key
as you insert the CD-ROM to prevent it from starting automatically.
2. Click Start, and then click Run.
3. In the Open box, type cmd, and then click OK.
4. Type the following lines at the command prompt, pressing ENTER
after each line, where CD-ROM drive is the drive letter of the computer's
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive that contains the Windows XP CD-ROM, and system_root
is the path and folder name where the Windows system files are located
(generally C:\Windows):
CD-ROM drive:
cd i386
expand sndvol32.ex_ system_root\system32\sndvol32.exe


Note that there is a space between "ex_" and "system_root" in this
command.

For example, if your computer's CD-ROM drive is drive E, and the
folder that contains the Windows system files is C:\Windows, type the
following lines at the command prompt (pressing ENTER after each line):
e:
cd i386
expand sndvol32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\sndvol32.exe

 

[Taurarian]

Example:
expand d:\i386\sndvol32.ex_ c:\Windows\system32\sndvol32.exe
D (CD Rom Drive)
C (where windows is installed).

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];310435
Description and Explanation of a Cabinet File

 

[Guest]

this is the answer to all the volume control program problems alot of us
seem to be having. to reinstall this go to add remove programs> windows
componets> choose acessocories and utilities > click on the details button >
you may see a "multimedia" choice there, if so > go to its details to choose
volume control.
if you do not see multimedai use the following directions to unhide it.
they came from http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_a.htm thanks kelly!!

To add additional components to the Add/Remove Programs list (Windows
Components):

Tools/Folder Options/View/Show Hidden Files and Folders and Show Extensions
for known file types. Then go to Windows Explorer/Inf Folder/Sysoc.inf
(Double Click it). You will find several lines that include the word 'hide'.
Simply remove the word 'hide' (but leave the comma). Save and exit. From
there you will be able to remove it from add/remove.

Add and Remove - Show All Files

Windows XP doesn't let you add or remove all the programs it installs by
default. Multimedia applications, the XP messenger, games, accessories, and
accessibility options do not show up in the Add/Remove Programs dialog box.
What if you want to get rid of them? Here's how to make Windows treat these
applications just like it treats all the others.

on your c: Go to Windows Explorer/Inf. In the right pane, scroll down to
sysoc.inf, double click it. Scroll down to:

MultiM=ocgen.dll,OcEntry,multimed.inf,HIDE,7


The word "HIDE" in an entry hides that application from your Add/Remove
Programs dialog box. To add games to the Add/Remove menu, delete the word
HIDE from its entry (but leave the commas that surround it). You also have to
remove "HIDE" from "AccessUtil=" for this tip to work.

Save the file. Check for the new entries in the Add/Remove Programs dialog
box after you restart your computer.

scroll down to the "
after you unhide it go back and choose it and all should be well soon

 

[Guest]

thank you i bet that would help however i first found that by unhiding the
mulitmedia component in the add remove programs area i was able to reinstall
easily, thanks

Example:
expand d:\i386\sndvol32.ex_ c:\Windows\system32\sndvol32.exe
D (CD Rom Drive)
C (where windows is installed).

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];310435
Description and Explanation of a Cabinet File

we have no sound now, somehow i damaged or removed the volume control program.
i found is info, but when i try the suggested resolution below i am told that
"no destination specified for ....."
i feel so close but so far.
what do i need to do
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the Sndvol32.exe file is damaged or missing.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, extract a new copy of Sndvol32.exe from the Windows XP
compact disc to the system_root\System32 folder on your computer's hard disk. To do
this, follow these steps: 1. Insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into your computer's
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Press and hold down the SHIFT key as you insert the CD-ROM
to prevent it from starting automatically.
2. Click Start, and then click Run.
3. In the Open box, type cmd, and then click OK.
4. Type the following lines at the command prompt, pressing ENTER after each
line, where CD-ROM drive is the drive letter of the computer's CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
drive that contains the Windows XP CD-ROM, and system_root is the path and folder
name where the Windows system files are located (generally C:\Windows):
CD-ROM drive:
cd i386
expand sndvol32.ex_ system_root\system32\sndvol32.exe
Example: expand d:\i386\sndvol32.ex_ c:\Windows\system32\sndvol32.exe


Note that there is a space between "ex_" and "system_root" in this command.

For example, if your computer's CD-ROM drive is drive E, and the folder that
contains the Windows system files is C:\Windows, type the following lines at the
command prompt (pressing ENTER after each line):
e:
cd i386
expand sndvol32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\sndvol32.exe