sndvol32.exe is missing, cannot get volume bar!

Hi all, i have a factory installed xp running on my laptop, so i cannot use the xp disk like the usual person could to sort this problem. The sound icons has never even been there, i have a mic, and there is alot of feedback, so when i tried to find it, it came up with the error message sndvol32.exe is missing or corrupt, to install it goto add/remove programs.

I have no idea how i am going to update the driver etc? i have crystal WDM audio which is old, please help, im completely stuck!


Richardw.

Hi Richard, you may have other copies on your drive that we can copy or expand. Let's see.

go to Start > Run and type:

cmd.exe

and ok. Copy and paste the below string after the prompt >

dir /s /a "c:\sndvol32*.*" > c:\find.txt & start notepad c:\find.txt

Your drive will be scanned and when finished, Notepad will pop up with some information. Copy and paste it in this thread.

I have the same problem, and i did what you recomended for Richard, and I got this in notepad:

Volume in drive C is PRESARIO
Volume Serial Number is 0C94-5107

Directory of c:\Documents and Settings\Hheord\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\S4AX728J

04/03/2006 05:43 PM 13,226 sndvol32[1].htm
1 File(s) 13,226 bytes

Directory of c:\Documents and Settings\Hheord\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\SXIN8LYZ

04/03/2006 05:29 PM 103,729 sndvol32[1].htm
04/03/2006 05:31 PM 31,581 sndvol32[2].htm
2 File(s) 135,310 bytes

Directory of c:\i386

08/29/2002 07:00 AM 9,135 SNDVOL32.CH_
08/29/2002 07:00 AM 56,489 SNDVOL32.EX_
08/29/2002 07:00 AM 1,283 SNDVOL32.HL_
3 File(s) 66,907 bytes

Directory of c:\WINDOWS\I386

08/29/2002 02:00 PM 9,135 SNDVOL32.CH_
08/29/2002 02:00 PM 56,489 SNDVOL32.EX_
08/29/2002 02:00 PM 1,283 SNDVOL32.HL_
3 File(s) 66,907 bytes

Directory of c:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache

08/29/2002 07:00 AM 138,752 sndvol32.exe
1 File(s) 138,752 bytes

Total Files Listed:
10 File(s) 421,102 bytes
0 Dir(s) 40,369,799,168 bytes free

AustinM, In Windows Explorer open the c:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache folder and copy the sndvol32.exe and paste it into your C:\WINDOWS\System32 folder.

Tufenuf

How do i copy it? I dont know where it is.

austin goto start then run type cmd then type copy c:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\sndvol32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32 and it should copy it all for you

AustinM, Welcome to the forum. Follow these istructions:

Click Start> put your cursor over Programs, then Accessories and in the Menu you'll see Windows Explorer. Double click on Windows Explorer and at the top click Tools, click Folder Options. Under the View tab tick(.) "Show Hidden Files and Folders" and uncheck "Hide protected operating system files", click Apply/OK.

Now go back into Windows Explorer and in the left pane click the "+" in front of My Computer, Local Disk (C:, WINDOWS, system32, then double click on the dllcache folder. Go to the right pane and located sndvol32.exe then right click it and choose Copy. Now go over to the left pane and double click on the system32 folder, go to the right pane and right click on an empty spot and choose Paste. This will put a copy of the sndvol32.exe into the system32 folder where it should be located. You can then close Windows Explorer.

Now go into your Control Panel (Start>Control Pane) and click on Sounds and Audio Devices and under the Volume tab checkmark "Place volume icon on Taskbar", click Apply/OK.

Tufenuf

You guys are so awsome! I want to thank you so much! THANK YOU!!!! you dont know how happy I am lol.

Thanks.

AustinM, Glad we could help. Which method did you use and Thanks for posting back.

Tufenuf

I used the one you posted.

AustinM, venom96737's method is also another way to accomplish the same thing and I'm glad to see that all is AOK again.

Tufenuf

I too am having the same problem... I've done the stuff and here's what I end up with...

Volume in drive C is APTIVA
Volume Serial Number is 1256-1203

Directory of c:\WINDOWS

05/11/1998 08:01 PM 69,632 SNDVOL32.EXE
1 File(s) 69,632 bytes

Directory of c:\WINDOWS\HELP

05/11/1998 08:01 PM 61,206 SNDVOL32.CHM
05/11/1998 08:01 PM 106 SNDVOL32.CNT
05/11/1998 08:01 PM 7,212 SNDVOL32.HLP
3 File(s) 68,524 bytes

Directory of c:\WINDOWS\APPLOG

08/09/2000 10:20 AM 4,524 SNDVOL32.LGC
1 File(s) 4,524 bytes

Total Files Listed:
5 File(s) 142,680 bytes
0 Dir(s) 2,742,374,400 bytes free

Hello, I liked Ann Marie's answer it was leading somewhere, still simple is best if it works. JacobP you might like to start your own thread as it appears you are running win 98. Could fix it if this problem just started try a scanreg /restore , go back to before the problem.

I am actually running on XP Professional; I used to have Windows98... I will make a new thread though... Hopefully I'll get some help there...

i did the same thing that you asked and this is what my notepad said

Volume in drive C has no label.
Volume Serial Number is 24BD-7427

Directory of c:\WINDOWS\Help

08/18/2001 04:00 AM 16,645 sndvol32.chm
08/18/2001 04:00 AM 11,290 sndvol32.hlp
2 File(s) 27,935 bytes

Directory of c:\WINDOWS\Prefetch

01/19/2009 11:15 AM 14,998 SNDVOL32.EXE-0EC6FD20.pf
1 File(s) 14,998 bytes

Directory of c:\WINDOWS\system32

08/18/2001 04:00 AM 138,752 sndvol32.exe
1 File(s) 138,752 bytes

Directory of c:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache

08/18/2001 04:00 AM 138,752 sndvol32.exe
1 File(s) 138,752 bytes

Total Files Listed:
5 File(s) 320,437 bytes
0 Dir(s) 30,795,165,696 bytes free

what should i do?

Welcome to VirtualDr :)

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Originally Posted by alaska2010

Directory of c:\WINDOWS\system32

08/18/2001 04:00 AM 138,752 sndvol32.exe
1 File(s) 138,752 bytes

what should i do?

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Your "sndvol32.exe"'s location, file size, date and time stamp are all exactly as they should be.

What seems to be the problem?

i still don't have a volume icon and no sounds come out of my speakers.
and my speakers do work because i tried it on my friends computer.

Not much to go on ... other than XP and "no sound".

Have you tried restoring your system back to a date when the sound did work?

How to restore Windows XP to a previous state
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306084

If so and still no luck, hopefully one of these will help get you started in the right direction:

How to troubleshoot sound problems in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307918/

Troubleshooting Device Conflicts with Device Manager
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310126/

You Lose Audio Playback After You Upgrade to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/823308

List of sound and game port drivers that are included in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/295318/

Boston BA735 Digital Speakers Do Not Work After Windows XP Upgrade
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/302710/EN-US/

There Is No Audio Playback After You Install the Sound Blaster Live! Sound Card
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313022/

Previously Installed SBLive! Accessories Do Not Work After Upgrade from Windows Me to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304778/EN-US/

More: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...=Google+Search

alaska2010, You may also want to check out the possible fixes at the link below. Just click the "?" to the left of "Where did my Sounds go?" to expand it and you'll find several possible solutions.

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

Tufenuf