[Couriant]

If you do not see the System32 folder, go to Tools > Folder Options. Under the View tab, make sure that Show Hidden Files and Folders is selected. After Applying and OKing the change you should be able to see the folder.

[CHaTRaSCaL]

after seeing hidden files, its now there...
I'm getting an error that windows is unable to execute sndvol32.exe any suggestions?

[Couriant]

did you put the file I have posted into the system32 folder?

[CHaTRaSCaL]

I sure did.... Control panel shows sounds and audio devices. Will not place my volume icon in my task bar because it's telling me it can be placed because the volume control program has not been installed. Nothing on the audio tab and the voice tab works

[Earth-Lover]

I had the same problem as CHaTRaSCaL, i.e., after downloading the zip and opening it in System32, I still wasn’t able to get the icon on the taskbar. I finally copied the unzipped file SndVol32.exe onto a floppy disc and renamed it “Volume Control”. Then I went to “Add New Programs” in the Control Panel, browsed to the floppy, clicked “Programs” as the Type of File (because Volume Control did not show up under “Setup Programs”) and opened it. When I returned to “Sounds and Audio Devices” in the Control Panel, I was finally able to check the box, “Place volume icon in the task bar”, and it worked! Thank you Couriant for the zipfile and advice—this really is the most helpful tech forum I’ve visited. I’ve been annoyed with this problem for over a year.

[CHaTRaSCaL]

Thanks so much for that info.... I will let you know if I have success!!!!

[CHaTRaSCaL]

ok... earthlover thanks.. but THAT didnt work.... once i try to click on place volume icon in task bar, i get a message that says volume control program is not installed....

[selftaopath]

Thank you and especially Couriant. You helped me tremendously re: SndVol32.exe problems. I won't elaborate but my "little nightmare" is over.
Keoki

[AStarCalledHenry]

Just joined Techguy to thank you Couriant! You help is working over years now! Have bookmarked TechGuys.

[Jase007]

Another who just joined techguy to thank you Couriant for this fix. Have been soundless for a loooong time until google hit brought this thread up.

Thanks a million!

[Neal_Harrow]

Still having trouble!

I have downloaded the SndVol32 file and copied it into my sytem32 folder.

I can now put the volume control in my taskbar but i still don't have any sound.

I have checked all the volume controls and i have tested the speakers (they work). I have also tried different programmes and i still can't hear anything.

Any ideas?

[Neal_Harrow]

could it be the filepath?

Should it be sndvol32.exe or not?

[luna60]

Couriant, Count me as another person who joined primarily to say THANK YOU for your info and the file for the SndVol32 problem. I guess I've been lucky though compared to some of the other listers. My sound is fine, I just didn't have the file for some odd reason.
Thanks again. I certainly appreciate the assistance.

[Couriant]

Originally Posted by Neal_Harrow

could it be the filepath?

Should it be sndvol32.exe or not?

Not too sure what you mean by should it be the file path. The file I put up should be unzipped into C:\Windows\System32 directory. Then reboot and your sound should come back. You do not need to rename the file.

[Couriant]

Originally Posted by luna60

Couriant, Count me as another person who joined primarily to say THANK YOU for your info and the file for the SndVol32 problem. I guess I've been lucky though compared to some of the other listers. My sound is fine, I just didn't have the file for some odd reason.
Thanks again. I certainly appreciate the assistance.

anytime. I would assume the problem stemmed from a rouge virus/malware that deleted the file.

And thank you all for making this thread the number one thread in Google Search!