Volume icon disappeared... Windows fix doesn't work

[jb]

The volume icon has disappeared from the tray on the bottom of my screen.

When I go to Control Panel and check Place Volume Icon on Taskbar, I receive
the following error message: "Windowns cannot display the voloume control on
the taskbar because the Volume Control Program has not been installed. To
install, use Add/Remove Programs...".

I have followed the steps recommended by Microsoft here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319095/en-us

However, when I enter the final command (expand sndvol32.ex_
system_root\system32\sndvol32.exe), I receive the following error message:
"Can't open output file: system_root\system32\sndvol32.exe."

In short, the Windows fix does not seem to have worked. How do I fix this?

 

[Alan Edwards]

You are supposed to replace "system_root" with the path and folder
name where the Windows system files are located (generally
C:\Windows):
e.g.

expand sndvol32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\sndvol32.exe

....Alan

 

[Brian A.]

The volume icon has disappeared from the tray on the bottom of my screen.

When I go to Control Panel and check Place Volume Icon on Taskbar, I receive
the following error message: "Windowns cannot display the voloume control on
the taskbar because the Volume Control Program has not been installed. To
install, use Add/Remove Programs...".

I have followed the steps recommended by Microsoft here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319095/en-us

However, when I enter the final command (expand sndvol32.ex_
system_root\system32\sndvol32.exe), I receive the following error message:
"Can't open output file: system_root\system32\sndvol32.exe."

In short, the Windows fix does not seem to have worked. How do I fix this?

Are you replacing system_root with the proper path as stated in the article?
<quote>
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
</quote>

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Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience }
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How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

 

[jb]

Thanks so much. That worked.

You are supposed to replace "system_root" with the path and folder
name where the Windows system files are located (generally
C:\Windows):
e.g.

expand sndvol32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\sndvol32.exe

....Alan

 

[fluido82]

hi, i have the same problem. But i don't have any install. disc. my computer
is a hp pavilion dv2025la. help please!

 

[fluido82]

well the install disc is inside my lap. i know is unit d: because i can see
it in my pc like HP_Recovery (d. So, when i wrote the final command it
appears: No se puede abrir el archivo de ENTRADA sndvol32.ex_

this is like (i think..) : Can´t open input file: sndvol32.ex_
what can i do?

 

[Alan Edwards]

What command did you write? (exactly, please)
Please quote messages so we can get an idea of what you are talking
about.

....Alan

 

[dr]

I tried this also but I get "can't open input file". It seems like my
sndvol32 is totally missing. How can I put the sndvol32 back in?

 

[Armando]

Alan,

I have a dell xps m140 and was never given a xp media center discs, what can
I do?

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

Order the media from Dell or from restoredisks.com
http://www.restoredisks.com/

 

[Alan Edwards]

I would contact Dell or try Colin's other suggestion (not tried
personally)

....Alan

 

[angryfrustratedman :-)]

7-17-09... hope your still there? IT TOOK ME 2YRS TO GET THIS FIXED... when
you get to the point... re-type or copy/paste the second pathname. IMPORTANT;
to read "NOTE" after number 6 instruction... I did and it worked fine... but
you have to open the volume mngr and click the check box (place icon in
system tray) then it will appear.