Volume Icon

yes it opens. It's called Play Control
"Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:u89d$Mk7FHA.472@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Will sndvol32.exe open?
> Click Start | Click Run | Type: sndvol32 | Click OK
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In news:euZsxFk7FHA.1420@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>> Yes, I have gone to Sounds & Audio Devices to check that the "place
>> volume
>> icon in the taskbar." It was still checked, but it still doesn't show in
>> the system tray. Jeannine
>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:eK79M8j7FHA.3760@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>> Jeannine,
>>>
>>> Did you double check that...
>>> Open Sounds and Audio Devices in Control Panel.
>>> Volume tab | Select the Place volume icon in the taskbar
>>> check box | Click Apply | Click OK
>>>
>>> Will sndvol32.exe open?
>>> Start | Run | Type: sndvol32 | Click OK
>>>
>>> --
>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>
>>> Wes
>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>
>>> In news:eqFoi0j7FHA.736@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>> I spoke too soon. The little arrow is back, but there's still no
>>>> volume
>>>> icon.
>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:OADYUcj7FHA.2364@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>> You cannot hurt anything by expanding sndvol32.ex_ give it a go.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>
>>>>> Wes
>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>
>>>>> In news:Oc7twSj7FHA.3388@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl,
>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>> I don't receive any kind of error message. The volume icon just
>>>>>> doesn't
>>>>>> show up. Should I proceed with this even though I don't get a
>>>>>> message? Thanks, Jeannine
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:OU6sYHj7FHA.3760@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> You have to expand sndvol32.ex_ notice the _ (underscore) that
>>>>>>> means
>>>>>>> that the file sndvol32.ex_ is compressed and needs to be expanded
>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>> sndvol32.exe.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> sndvol32.ex_ is the compressed version of sndvol32.exe and has to be
>>>>>>> expanded in order to be of any use.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Compressed files are sort of like zipped files only different.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Follow the directions at the link below and make sure that you type
>>>>>>> expand sndvol32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\sndvol32.exe
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Volume Icon Is Not Displayed in the Notification Area, and You
>>>>>>> Receive an
>>>>>>> Error Message When You Try to Add It
>>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];319095
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Wes
>>>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> In news:O8JY19i7FHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl,
>>>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>>>> I can't get the volume icon to display in the system tray
>>>>>>>> (notification area). I have marked it to show through Control
>>>>>>>> Panel
>>>>>>>>> Sound & Audio Devices. I have also right clicked in the system
>>>>>>>> tray and picked Always
>>>>>>>> Show. I referred to KB article 319095, which said to resolve the
>>>>>>>> matter
>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>> should use my Windows XP CD to re-install Sndvol32.exe which is
>>>>>>>> either
>>>>>>>> damaged or missing. I searched and it's not missing, so it must be
>>>>>>>> damaged. I tried to follow the directions in the KB article, but it
>>>>>>>> says
>>>>>>>> "expand sndvol32.ex
>>>>>>>> Note that it does NOT say sndvol32.exe
>>>>>>>> Do you think the KB article is wrong. I hate to start fooling
>>>>>>>> around with
>>>>>>>> stuff I really don't know how to do. I've never heard of a file
>>>>>>>> with a 2 letter suffix.
>>>>>>>> Thanks, Jeannine
>

Jeannine,

Well we know that works. Play Control is what should be showing in the
Notification Area.

Go here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_v.htm#volume

Scroll up just a little bit to see...

Volume Control - The volume icon does not appear in the notification area
(system tray)

and follow all the troubleshooting steps.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:%23EfduRk7FHA.3224@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
> yes it opens. It's called Play Control
> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:u89d$Mk7FHA.472@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> Will sndvol32.exe open?
>> Click Start | Click Run | Type: sndvol32 | Click OK
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>
>> Wes
>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>
>> In news:euZsxFk7FHA.1420@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>> Yes, I have gone to Sounds & Audio Devices to check that the "place
>>> volume
>>> icon in the taskbar." It was still checked, but it still doesn't show
>>> in the system tray. Jeannine
>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>> news:eK79M8j7FHA.3760@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>> Jeannine,
>>>>
>>>> Did you double check that...
>>>> Open Sounds and Audio Devices in Control Panel.
>>>> Volume tab | Select the Place volume icon in the taskbar
>>>> check box | Click Apply | Click OK
>>>>
>>>> Will sndvol32.exe open?
>>>> Start | Run | Type: sndvol32 | Click OK
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>
>>>> Wes
>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>
>>>> In news:eqFoi0j7FHA.736@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>> I spoke too soon. The little arrow is back, but there's still no
>>>>> volume
>>>>> icon.
>>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>> news:OADYUcj7FHA.2364@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> You cannot hurt anything by expanding sndvol32.ex_ give it a go.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Wes
>>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>>
>>>>>> In news:Oc7twSj7FHA.3388@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl,
>>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>>> I don't receive any kind of error message. The volume icon just
>>>>>>> doesn't
>>>>>>> show up. Should I proceed with this even though I don't get a
>>>>>>> message? Thanks, Jeannine
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:OU6sYHj7FHA.3760@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> You have to expand sndvol32.ex_ notice the _ (underscore) that
>>>>>>>> means
>>>>>>>> that the file sndvol32.ex_ is compressed and needs to be expanded
>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>> sndvol32.exe.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> sndvol32.ex_ is the compressed version of sndvol32.exe and has to
>>>>>>>> be expanded in order to be of any use.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Compressed files are sort of like zipped files only different.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Follow the directions at the link below and make sure that you type
>>>>>>>> expand sndvol32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\sndvol32.exe
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Volume Icon Is Not Displayed in the Notification Area, and You
>>>>>>>> Receive an
>>>>>>>> Error Message When You Try to Add It
>>>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];319095
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Wes
>>>>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> In news:O8JY19i7FHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl,
>>>>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>>>>> I can't get the volume icon to display in the system tray
>>>>>>>>> (notification area). I have marked it to show through Control
>>>>>>>>> Panel
>>>>>>>>>> Sound & Audio Devices. I have also right clicked in the system
>>>>>>>>> tray and picked Always
>>>>>>>>> Show. I referred to KB article 319095, which said to resolve the
>>>>>>>>> matter
>>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>>> should use my Windows XP CD to re-install Sndvol32.exe which is
>>>>>>>>> either
>>>>>>>>> damaged or missing. I searched and it's not missing, so it must
>>>>>>>>> be damaged. I tried to follow the directions in the KB article,
>>>>>>>>> but it says
>>>>>>>>> "expand sndvol32.ex
>>>>>>>>> Note that it does NOT say sndvol32.exe
>>>>>>>>> Do you think the KB article is wrong. I hate to start fooling
>>>>>>>>> around with
>>>>>>>>> stuff I really don't know how to do. I've never heard of a file
>>>>>>>>> with a 2 letter suffix.
>>>>>>>>> Thanks, Jeannine

Did you look through stuff at Kelly's site?

Right click Desktop | New | Shortcut | Paste this in the location box:
%windir%\system32\sndvol32.exe | Click Next | Paste this in the name box:
Volume Control | Click Finish

Or copy the Volume Control shortcut that's in
Start\Programs\Accessories\Entertainment

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:uqKp1gk7FHA.1864@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl,
Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
> I guess it's not the end of the world if I can't get it to show up. Is
> there a way of putting a shortcut on my desktop (that I can copy into my
> Quick Launch area of the taskbar)?
> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:u2UxBek7FHA.2816@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> Jeannine,
>>
>> Well we know that works. Play Control is what should be showing in the
>> Notification Area.
>>
>> Go here...
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_v.htm#volume
>>
>> Scroll up just a little bit to see...
>>
>> Volume Control - The volume icon does not appear in the notification area
>> (system tray)
>>
>> and follow all the troubleshooting steps.
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>
>> Wes
>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>
>> In news:%23EfduRk7FHA.3224@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>> yes it opens. It's called Play Control
>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>> news:u89d$Mk7FHA.472@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>>> Will sndvol32.exe open?
>>>> Click Start | Click Run | Type: sndvol32 | Click OK
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>
>>>> Wes
>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>
>>>> In news:euZsxFk7FHA.1420@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>> Yes, I have gone to Sounds & Audio Devices to check that the "place
>>>>> volume
>>>>> icon in the taskbar." It was still checked, but it still doesn't show
>>>>> in the system tray. Jeannine
>>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>> news:eK79M8j7FHA.3760@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Jeannine,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Did you double check that...
>>>>>> Open Sounds and Audio Devices in Control Panel.
>>>>>> Volume tab | Select the Place volume icon in the taskbar
>>>>>> check box | Click Apply | Click OK
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Will sndvol32.exe open?
>>>>>> Start | Run | Type: sndvol32 | Click OK
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Wes
>>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>>
>>>>>> In news:eqFoi0j7FHA.736@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
>>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>>> I spoke too soon. The little arrow is back, but there's still no
>>>>>>> volume
>>>>>>> icon.
>>>>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:OADYUcj7FHA.2364@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> You cannot hurt anything by expanding sndvol32.ex_ give it a go.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Wes
>>>>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> In news:Oc7twSj7FHA.3388@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl,
>>>>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>>>>> I don't receive any kind of error message. The volume icon just
>>>>>>>>> doesn't
>>>>>>>>> show up. Should I proceed with this even though I don't get a
>>>>>>>>> message? Thanks, Jeannine
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>> news:OU6sYHj7FHA.3760@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>>> You have to expand sndvol32.ex_ notice the _ (underscore) that
>>>>>>>>>> means
>>>>>>>>>> that the file sndvol32.ex_ is compressed and needs to be
>>>>>>>>>> expanded to
>>>>>>>>>> sndvol32.exe.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> sndvol32.ex_ is the compressed version of sndvol32.exe and has to
>>>>>>>>>> be expanded in order to be of any use.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Compressed files are sort of like zipped files only different.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Follow the directions at the link below and make sure that you
>>>>>>>>>> type
>>>>>>>>>> expand sndvol32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\sndvol32.exe
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Volume Icon Is Not Displayed in the Notification Area, and You
>>>>>>>>>> Receive an
>>>>>>>>>> Error Message When You Try to Add It
>>>>>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];319095
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Wes
>>>>>>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> In news:O8JY19i7FHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl,
>>>>>>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>>>>>>> I can't get the volume icon to display in the system tray
>>>>>>>>>>> (notification area). I have marked it to show through Control
>>>>>>>>>>> Panel
>>>>>>>>>>>> Sound & Audio Devices. I have also right clicked in the system
>>>>>>>>>>> tray and picked Always
>>>>>>>>>>> Show. I referred to KB article 319095, which said to resolve
>>>>>>>>>>> the matter
>>>>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>>>>> should use my Windows XP CD to re-install Sndvol32.exe which is
>>>>>>>>>>> either
>>>>>>>>>>> damaged or missing. I searched and it's not missing, so it must
>>>>>>>>>>> be damaged. I tried to follow the directions in the KB article,
>>>>>>>>>>> but it says
>>>>>>>>>>> "expand sndvol32.ex
>>>>>>>>>>> Note that it does NOT say sndvol32.exe
>>>>>>>>>>> Do you think the KB article is wrong. I hate to start fooling
>>>>>>>>>>> around with
>>>>>>>>>>> stuff I really don't know how to do. I've never heard of a file
>>>>>>>>>>> with a 2 letter suffix.
>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks, Jeannine

The strangest thing just happened. I was in another program and all of a
sudden the Volume Icon showed up in the system tray. I will now restart and
see if it comes back.

"Jeannine Gaskell" <mjgaskell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:uqKp1gk7FHA.1864@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>I guess it's not the end of the world if I can't get it to show up. Is
>there a way of putting a shortcut on my desktop (that I can copy into my
>Quick Launch area of the taskbar)?
> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:u2UxBek7FHA.2816@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> Jeannine,
>>
>> Well we know that works. Play Control is what should be showing in the
>> Notification Area.
>>
>> Go here...
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_v.htm#volume
>>
>> Scroll up just a little bit to see...
>>
>> Volume Control - The volume icon does not appear in the notification area
>> (system tray)
>>
>> and follow all the troubleshooting steps.
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>
>> Wes
>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>
>> In news:%23EfduRk7FHA.3224@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>> yes it opens. It's called Play Control
>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>> news:u89d$Mk7FHA.472@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>>> Will sndvol32.exe open?
>>>> Click Start | Click Run | Type: sndvol32 | Click OK
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>
>>>> Wes
>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>
>>>> In news:euZsxFk7FHA.1420@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>> Yes, I have gone to Sounds & Audio Devices to check that the "place
>>>>> volume
>>>>> icon in the taskbar." It was still checked, but it still doesn't show
>>>>> in the system tray. Jeannine
>>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>> news:eK79M8j7FHA.3760@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Jeannine,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Did you double check that...
>>>>>> Open Sounds and Audio Devices in Control Panel.
>>>>>> Volume tab | Select the Place volume icon in the taskbar
>>>>>> check box | Click Apply | Click OK
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Will sndvol32.exe open?
>>>>>> Start | Run | Type: sndvol32 | Click OK
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Wes
>>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>>
>>>>>> In news:eqFoi0j7FHA.736@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
>>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>>> I spoke too soon. The little arrow is back, but there's still no
>>>>>>> volume
>>>>>>> icon.
>>>>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:OADYUcj7FHA.2364@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> You cannot hurt anything by expanding sndvol32.ex_ give it a go.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Wes
>>>>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> In news:Oc7twSj7FHA.3388@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl,
>>>>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>>>>> I don't receive any kind of error message. The volume icon just
>>>>>>>>> doesn't
>>>>>>>>> show up. Should I proceed with this even though I don't get a
>>>>>>>>> message? Thanks, Jeannine
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>> news:OU6sYHj7FHA.3760@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>>> You have to expand sndvol32.ex_ notice the _ (underscore) that
>>>>>>>>>> means
>>>>>>>>>> that the file sndvol32.ex_ is compressed and needs to be
>>>>>>>>>> expanded
>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>> sndvol32.exe.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> sndvol32.ex_ is the compressed version of sndvol32.exe and has to
>>>>>>>>>> be expanded in order to be of any use.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Compressed files are sort of like zipped files only different.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Follow the directions at the link below and make sure that you
>>>>>>>>>> type
>>>>>>>>>> expand sndvol32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\sndvol32.exe
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Volume Icon Is Not Displayed in the Notification Area, and You
>>>>>>>>>> Receive an
>>>>>>>>>> Error Message When You Try to Add It
>>>>>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];319095
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Wes
>>>>>>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> In news:O8JY19i7FHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl,
>>>>>>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>>>>>>> I can't get the volume icon to display in the system tray
>>>>>>>>>>> (notification area). I have marked it to show through Control
>>>>>>>>>>> Panel
>>>>>>>>>>>> Sound & Audio Devices. I have also right clicked in the system
>>>>>>>>>>> tray and picked Always
>>>>>>>>>>> Show. I referred to KB article 319095, which said to resolve
>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>> matter
>>>>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>>>>> should use my Windows XP CD to re-install Sndvol32.exe which is
>>>>>>>>>>> either
>>>>>>>>>>> damaged or missing. I searched and it's not missing, so it must
>>>>>>>>>>> be damaged. I tried to follow the directions in the KB article,
>>>>>>>>>>> but it says
>>>>>>>>>>> "expand sndvol32.ex
>>>>>>>>>>> Note that it does NOT say sndvol32.exe
>>>>>>>>>>> Do you think the KB article is wrong. I hate to start fooling
>>>>>>>>>>> around with
>>>>>>>>>>> stuff I really don't know how to do. I've never heard of a file
>>>>>>>>>>> with a 2 letter suffix.
>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks, Jeannine
>>
>
>

Nevermind. After the restart, it's gone again. I'll try what you just
wrote. Thanks, Wesley, you have been wonderful trying to see me through
this. Jeannine
"Jeannine Gaskell" <mjgaskell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:uw8LpPl7FHA.3224@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> The strangest thing just happened. I was in another program and all of a
> sudden the Volume Icon showed up in the system tray. I will now restart
> and see if it comes back.
>
> "Jeannine Gaskell" <mjgaskell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:uqKp1gk7FHA.1864@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>I guess it's not the end of the world if I can't get it to show up. Is
>>there a way of putting a shortcut on my desktop (that I can copy into my
>>Quick Launch area of the taskbar)?
>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:u2UxBek7FHA.2816@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>> Jeannine,
>>>
>>> Well we know that works. Play Control is what should be showing in the
>>> Notification Area.
>>>
>>> Go here...
>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_v.htm#volume
>>>
>>> Scroll up just a little bit to see...
>>>
>>> Volume Control - The volume icon does not appear in the notification
>>> area
>>> (system tray)
>>>
>>> and follow all the troubleshooting steps.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>
>>> Wes
>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>
>>> In news:%23EfduRk7FHA.3224@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>> yes it opens. It's called Play Control
>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:u89d$Mk7FHA.472@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Will sndvol32.exe open?
>>>>> Click Start | Click Run | Type: sndvol32 | Click OK
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>
>>>>> Wes
>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>
>>>>> In news:euZsxFk7FHA.1420@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>> Yes, I have gone to Sounds & Audio Devices to check that the "place
>>>>>> volume
>>>>>> icon in the taskbar." It was still checked, but it still doesn't
>>>>>> show
>>>>>> in the system tray. Jeannine
>>>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:eK79M8j7FHA.3760@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> Jeannine,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Did you double check that...
>>>>>>> Open Sounds and Audio Devices in Control Panel.
>>>>>>> Volume tab | Select the Place volume icon in the taskbar
>>>>>>> check box | Click Apply | Click OK
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Will sndvol32.exe open?
>>>>>>> Start | Run | Type: sndvol32 | Click OK
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Wes
>>>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> In news:eqFoi0j7FHA.736@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
>>>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>>>> I spoke too soon. The little arrow is back, but there's still no
>>>>>>>> volume
>>>>>>>> icon.
>>>>>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:OADYUcj7FHA.2364@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>> You cannot hurt anything by expanding sndvol32.ex_ give it a go.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Wes
>>>>>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> In news:Oc7twSj7FHA.3388@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl,
>>>>>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>>>>>> I don't receive any kind of error message. The volume icon just
>>>>>>>>>> doesn't
>>>>>>>>>> show up. Should I proceed with this even though I don't get a
>>>>>>>>>> message? Thanks, Jeannine
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>>> news:OU6sYHj7FHA.3760@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>>>> You have to expand sndvol32.ex_ notice the _ (underscore) that
>>>>>>>>>>> means
>>>>>>>>>>> that the file sndvol32.ex_ is compressed and needs to be
>>>>>>>>>>> expanded
>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>> sndvol32.exe.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> sndvol32.ex_ is the compressed version of sndvol32.exe and has
>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>> be expanded in order to be of any use.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Compressed files are sort of like zipped files only different.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Follow the directions at the link below and make sure that you
>>>>>>>>>>> type
>>>>>>>>>>> expand sndvol32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\sndvol32.exe
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Volume Icon Is Not Displayed in the Notification Area, and You
>>>>>>>>>>> Receive an
>>>>>>>>>>> Error Message When You Try to Add It
>>>>>>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];319095
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Wes
>>>>>>>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> In news:O8JY19i7FHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl,
>>>>>>>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>>>>>>>> I can't get the volume icon to display in the system tray
>>>>>>>>>>>> (notification area). I have marked it to show through Control
>>>>>>>>>>>> Panel
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sound & Audio Devices. I have also right clicked in the
>>>>>>>>>>>>> system
>>>>>>>>>>>> tray and picked Always
>>>>>>>>>>>> Show. I referred to KB article 319095, which said to resolve
>>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>>> matter
>>>>>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>>>>>> should use my Windows XP CD to re-install Sndvol32.exe which is
>>>>>>>>>>>> either
>>>>>>>>>>>> damaged or missing. I searched and it's not missing, so it
>>>>>>>>>>>> must
>>>>>>>>>>>> be damaged. I tried to follow the directions in the KB article,
>>>>>>>>>>>> but it says
>>>>>>>>>>>> "expand sndvol32.ex
>>>>>>>>>>>> Note that it does NOT say sndvol32.exe
>>>>>>>>>>>> Do you think the KB article is wrong. I hate to start fooling
>>>>>>>>>>>> around with
>>>>>>>>>>>> stuff I really don't know how to do. I've never heard of a
>>>>>>>>>>>> file
>>>>>>>>>>>> with a 2 letter suffix.
>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks, Jeannine
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Wesley, I looked at Kelly's. Before trying the hard stuff, I logged off and
on again. And now I have the volume icon. So this is what happens:
When I boot up, since I am the only user (other than guest) and I have
administrative rights, I don't get a login screen. Once it gets booted,
then I log off. I then log back on and the volume icon is there. Does this
mean I have a whole other set of problems? I really don't want to boot, log
off, and then log on. Like I said, I haven't tried the other things the
Kelly's suggested. Advice? Jeannine

"Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:Oq9dAGl7FHA.2816@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Did you look through stuff at Kelly's site?
>
> Right click Desktop | New | Shortcut | Paste this in the location box:
> %windir%\system32\sndvol32.exe | Click Next | Paste this in the name box:
> Volume Control | Click Finish
>
> Or copy the Volume Control shortcut that's in
> Start\Programs\Accessories\Entertainment
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In news:uqKp1gk7FHA.1864@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl,
> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>> I guess it's not the end of the world if I can't get it to show up. Is
>> there a way of putting a shortcut on my desktop (that I can copy into my
>> Quick Launch area of the taskbar)?
>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:u2UxBek7FHA.2816@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>> Jeannine,
>>>
>>> Well we know that works. Play Control is what should be showing in the
>>> Notification Area.
>>>
>>> Go here...
>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_v.htm#volume
>>>
>>> Scroll up just a little bit to see...
>>>
>>> Volume Control - The volume icon does not appear in the notification
>>> area
>>> (system tray)
>>>
>>> and follow all the troubleshooting steps.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>
>>> Wes
>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>
>>> In news:%23EfduRk7FHA.3224@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>> yes it opens. It's called Play Control
>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:u89d$Mk7FHA.472@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Will sndvol32.exe open?
>>>>> Click Start | Click Run | Type: sndvol32 | Click OK
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>
>>>>> Wes
>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>
>>>>> In news:euZsxFk7FHA.1420@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>> Yes, I have gone to Sounds & Audio Devices to check that the "place
>>>>>> volume
>>>>>> icon in the taskbar." It was still checked, but it still doesn't
>>>>>> show
>>>>>> in the system tray. Jeannine
>>>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:eK79M8j7FHA.3760@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> Jeannine,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Did you double check that...
>>>>>>> Open Sounds and Audio Devices in Control Panel.
>>>>>>> Volume tab | Select the Place volume icon in the taskbar
>>>>>>> check box | Click Apply | Click OK
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Will sndvol32.exe open?
>>>>>>> Start | Run | Type: sndvol32 | Click OK
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Wes
>>>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> In news:eqFoi0j7FHA.736@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
>>>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>>>> I spoke too soon. The little arrow is back, but there's still no
>>>>>>>> volume
>>>>>>>> icon.
>>>>>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:OADYUcj7FHA.2364@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>> You cannot hurt anything by expanding sndvol32.ex_ give it a go.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Wes
>>>>>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> In news:Oc7twSj7FHA.3388@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl,
>>>>>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>>>>>> I don't receive any kind of error message. The volume icon just
>>>>>>>>>> doesn't
>>>>>>>>>> show up. Should I proceed with this even though I don't get a
>>>>>>>>>> message? Thanks, Jeannine
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>>> news:OU6sYHj7FHA.3760@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>>>> You have to expand sndvol32.ex_ notice the _ (underscore) that
>>>>>>>>>>> means
>>>>>>>>>>> that the file sndvol32.ex_ is compressed and needs to be
>>>>>>>>>>> expanded to
>>>>>>>>>>> sndvol32.exe.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> sndvol32.ex_ is the compressed version of sndvol32.exe and has
>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>> be expanded in order to be of any use.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Compressed files are sort of like zipped files only different.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Follow the directions at the link below and make sure that you
>>>>>>>>>>> type
>>>>>>>>>>> expand sndvol32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\sndvol32.exe
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Volume Icon Is Not Displayed in the Notification Area, and You
>>>>>>>>>>> Receive an
>>>>>>>>>>> Error Message When You Try to Add It
>>>>>>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];319095
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Wes
>>>>>>>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> In news:O8JY19i7FHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl,
>>>>>>>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>>>>>>>> I can't get the volume icon to display in the system tray
>>>>>>>>>>>> (notification area). I have marked it to show through Control
>>>>>>>>>>>> Panel
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sound & Audio Devices. I have also right clicked in the
>>>>>>>>>>>>> system
>>>>>>>>>>>> tray and picked Always
>>>>>>>>>>>> Show. I referred to KB article 319095, which said to resolve
>>>>>>>>>>>> the matter
>>>>>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>>>>>> should use my Windows XP CD to re-install Sndvol32.exe which is
>>>>>>>>>>>> either
>>>>>>>>>>>> damaged or missing. I searched and it's not missing, so it
>>>>>>>>>>>> must
>>>>>>>>>>>> be damaged. I tried to follow the directions in the KB article,
>>>>>>>>>>>> but it says
>>>>>>>>>>>> "expand sndvol32.ex
>>>>>>>>>>>> Note that it does NOT say sndvol32.exe
>>>>>>>>>>>> Do you think the KB article is wrong. I hate to start fooling
>>>>>>>>>>>> around with
>>>>>>>>>>>> stuff I really don't know how to do. I've never heard of a
>>>>>>>>>>>> file
>>>>>>>>>>>> with a 2 letter suffix.
>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks, Jeannine
>

Wesley, can I just reply to you since no one else seems to be involved?

I have tried the log off/log in routine several times now. It seems to be
consistently working. This would lead me to think that I have too profiles
(if that's the right word) going on. A few weeks ago, when I was having
some other problems, a Microsoft technician had me make another user. I
eventually deleted that "test" user, but maybe some stuff is still floating
around. Is there a way for me to get the logon person (me) to come up at
bootup? Is that the right question? I hope you know what I mean.
Jeannine
"Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:Oq9dAGl7FHA.2816@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Did you look through stuff at Kelly's site?
>
> Right click Desktop | New | Shortcut | Paste this in the location box:
> %windir%\system32\sndvol32.exe | Click Next | Paste this in the name box:
> Volume Control | Click Finish
>
> Or copy the Volume Control shortcut that's in
> Start\Programs\Accessories\Entertainment
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In news:uqKp1gk7FHA.1864@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl,
> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>> I guess it's not the end of the world if I can't get it to show up. Is
>> there a way of putting a shortcut on my desktop (that I can copy into my
>> Quick Launch area of the taskbar)?
>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:u2UxBek7FHA.2816@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>> Jeannine,
>>>
>>> Well we know that works. Play Control is what should be showing in the
>>> Notification Area.
>>>
>>> Go here...
>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_v.htm#volume
>>>
>>> Scroll up just a little bit to see...
>>>
>>> Volume Control - The volume icon does not appear in the notification
>>> area
>>> (system tray)
>>>
>>> and follow all the troubleshooting steps.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>
>>> Wes
>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>
>>> In news:%23EfduRk7FHA.3224@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>> yes it opens. It's called Play Control
>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:u89d$Mk7FHA.472@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Will sndvol32.exe open?
>>>>> Click Start | Click Run | Type: sndvol32 | Click OK
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>
>>>>> Wes
>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>
>>>>> In news:euZsxFk7FHA.1420@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>> Yes, I have gone to Sounds & Audio Devices to check that the "place
>>>>>> volume
>>>>>> icon in the taskbar." It was still checked, but it still doesn't
>>>>>> show
>>>>>> in the system tray. Jeannine
>>>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:eK79M8j7FHA.3760@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> Jeannine,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Did you double check that...
>>>>>>> Open Sounds and Audio Devices in Control Panel.
>>>>>>> Volume tab | Select the Place volume icon in the taskbar
>>>>>>> check box | Click Apply | Click OK
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Will sndvol32.exe open?
>>>>>>> Start | Run | Type: sndvol32 | Click OK
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Wes
>>>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> In news:eqFoi0j7FHA.736@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
>>>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>>>> I spoke too soon. The little arrow is back, but there's still no
>>>>>>>> volume
>>>>>>>> icon.
>>>>>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:OADYUcj7FHA.2364@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>> You cannot hurt anything by expanding sndvol32.ex_ give it a go.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Wes
>>>>>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> In news:Oc7twSj7FHA.3388@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl,
>>>>>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>>>>>> I don't receive any kind of error message. The volume icon just
>>>>>>>>>> doesn't
>>>>>>>>>> show up. Should I proceed with this even though I don't get a
>>>>>>>>>> message? Thanks, Jeannine
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>>> news:OU6sYHj7FHA.3760@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>>>> You have to expand sndvol32.ex_ notice the _ (underscore) that
>>>>>>>>>>> means
>>>>>>>>>>> that the file sndvol32.ex_ is compressed and needs to be
>>>>>>>>>>> expanded to
>>>>>>>>>>> sndvol32.exe.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> sndvol32.ex_ is the compressed version of sndvol32.exe and has
>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>> be expanded in order to be of any use.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Compressed files are sort of like zipped files only different.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Follow the directions at the link below and make sure that you
>>>>>>>>>>> type
>>>>>>>>>>> expand sndvol32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\sndvol32.exe
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Volume Icon Is Not Displayed in the Notification Area, and You
>>>>>>>>>>> Receive an
>>>>>>>>>>> Error Message When You Try to Add It
>>>>>>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];319095
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Wes
>>>>>>>>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> In news:O8JY19i7FHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl,
>>>>>>>>>>> Jeannine Gaskell <mjgaskell@comcast.net> hunted and pecked:
>>>>>>>>>>>> I can't get the volume icon to display in the system tray
>>>>>>>>>>>> (notification area). I have marked it to show through Control
>>>>>>>>>>>> Panel
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sound & Audio Devices. I have also right clicked in the
>>>>>>>>>>>>> system
>>>>>>>>>>>> tray and picked Always
>>>>>>>>>>>> Show. I referred to KB article 319095, which said to resolve
>>>>>>>>>>>> the matter
>>>>>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>>>>>> should use my Windows XP CD to re-install Sndvol32.exe which is
>>>>>>>>>>>> either
>>>>>>>>>>>> damaged or missing. I searched and it's not missing, so it
>>>>>>>>>>>> must
>>>>>>>>>>>> be damaged. I tried to follow the directions in the KB article,
>>>>>>>>>>>> but it says
>>>>>>>>>>>> "expand sndvol32.ex
>>>>>>>>>>>> Note that it does NOT say sndvol32.exe
>>>>>>>>>>>> Do you think the KB article is wrong. I hate to start fooling
>>>>>>>>>>>> around with
>>>>>>>>>>>> stuff I really don't know how to do. I've never heard of a
>>>>>>>>>>>> file
>>>>>>>>>>>> with a 2 letter suffix.
>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks, Jeannine
>

On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:05:25 -0800, Jeannine Gaskell wrote:

> Wesley, I looked at Kelly's. Before trying the hard stuff, I logged off and
> on again. And now I have the volume icon. So this is what happens:
> When I boot up, since I am the only user (other than guest) and I have
> administrative rights, I don't get a login screen. Once it gets booted,
> then I log off. I then log back on and the volume icon is there. Does this
> mean I have a whole other set of problems? I really don't want to boot, log
> off, and then log on. Like I said, I haven't tried the other things the
> Kelly's suggested. Advice?

It's possible that something is misfiring in the fast logon that goes
directly to the desktop and that in turn causes a missing volume icon. When
you log off and log on again, not as much has to be loaded to bring up your
desktop when compared to the complete load that occurs from a cold start.
In other words, the volume icon is not having trouble showing up with the
reduced "traffic" of log off/log on.

Consider adding a password to your account so that it stops at the welcome
screen the first time. The short wait while you type in your password, may
give enough extra time for your tray items, including the volume control
icon, to load properly on the first pass.

NOTE: Saw your other posts about creating a second account and then later
deleting it. Unless there's something you've left out, there's no logical
reason that those actions would have a carryover effect to what you're
currently working through.

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User

Almost thought I had it licked. Tried what you said. Gave myself a
password and lo and behold, the volume icon was there. So I shut down all
the way to try it again. The second time, however, it didn't work; now,
however there's an icon in the system tray that has never been there before.
This is driving me crazy. Thanks for your help, Jeannine
"Sharon F" <sharonfDEL@ETEmvps.org> wrote in message
news:e4N3gSs7FHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:05:25 -0800, Jeannine Gaskell wrote:
>
>> Wesley, I looked at Kelly's. Before trying the hard stuff, I logged off
>> and
>> on again. And now I have the volume icon. So this is what happens:
>> When I boot up, since I am the only user (other than guest) and I have
>> administrative rights, I don't get a login screen. Once it gets booted,
>> then I log off. I then log back on and the volume icon is there. Does
>> this
>> mean I have a whole other set of problems? I really don't want to boot,
>> log
>> off, and then log on. Like I said, I haven't tried the other things the
>> Kelly's suggested. Advice?
>
> It's possible that something is misfiring in the fast logon that goes
> directly to the desktop and that in turn causes a missing volume icon.
> When
> you log off and log on again, not as much has to be loaded to bring up
> your
> desktop when compared to the complete load that occurs from a cold start.
> In other words, the volume icon is not having trouble showing up with the
> reduced "traffic" of log off/log on.
>
> Consider adding a password to your account so that it stops at the welcome
> screen the first time. The short wait while you type in your password, may
> give enough extra time for your tray items, including the volume control
> icon, to load properly on the first pass.
>
> NOTE: Saw your other posts about creating a second account and then later
> deleting it. Unless there's something you've left out, there's no logical
> reason that those actions would have a carryover effect to what you're
> currently working through.
>
> --
> Sharon F
> MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User

On Mon, 21 Nov 2005 18:01:02 -0800, Jeannine Gaskell wrote:

> Almost thought I had it licked. Tried what you said. Gave myself a
> password and lo and behold, the volume icon was there. So I shut down all
> the way to try it again. The second time, however, it didn't work; now,
> however there's an icon in the system tray that has never been there before.
> This is driving me crazy.

Jeannine, what's the new icon for? Since it's just now appearing, it may be
"the one" that is slow loading and causing the failure of other tray icons
to appear.

Another approach to this problem that you might try: Review the items that
are allowed to run at startup. Narrow these down just to items that you
need and want.

Click Start> Run and type in MSCONFIG
The System Configuration tool will open. Click on the StartUp tab where
you'll find a list of most programs (or parts of programs) that are
configured to load when Windows starts up.

On a clean install of Windows XP, this list is empty. As software is
installed, startup items get added. And for some wacky reason, many
software packages think they're the most important thing on your system and
will add themselves here. End result: a bucketful of startup items that you
do not need and an increased workload for startup that is totally
unnecessary.

On the startup page there are several columns.
Startup item: This could be a "friendly name" for the process but if a
friendly name is not provided by the program, it may just be a rather
cryptic name that sometimes reflects the name of the file that is loading.

Command: This column shows the command line that is being used to load the
startup item. It usually includes path to a file. The path might include
the name of a folder and that can be huge clue as to what program the
startup item belongs to.

Location: Shows where the "call" for the startup item originates from: a
registry key or the startup folder.

The MSCONFIG window is poorly sized and the information in each column may
not be fully visible. A column can be widened to view all characters but
you'll end up scrolling right and left to read everything.

Using the information for each startup item - identify what that startup
item does for you.

Examples:
It might add additional support for some hardware such as a mouse, keyboard
or printer. It might provide "resident protection" - antivirus and
anti-spyware programs fall into this category. And then there are the
convenience items such as automatic program updaters and parts of programs
that you might use everyday.

Now figure out which of these things you do *not* want running at every
startup. Change the configuration of the program so that it will not load
at startup. "Changing the configuration" may be as simple as removing a
shortcut from the startup folder of the start menu. Or opening the main
program and finding a menu that controls the program's startup behavior.

For example, my scanner added a startup tool that allows me to press the
buttons on the scanner to initiate a scan or copy. I use my scanner about
once a month. At that time, I can get the same thing done by manually
launching the "button support" for the scanner, or the scan utility or the
copy utility. So using MSCONFIG, I could see that the "call" loading scan
button program was located in the "common startup." That translates to "a
shortcut in the startup folder of the Start Menu."

Another program - a note taking tool called One Note - I prefer to start
using a shortcut I've added to the Quick Launch toolbar. The call for this
program shows as a registry key as the "location." This usually means a
related "setting" or "preference" within the program can be changed. So I
opened One Note and found a startup setting in Tools> Options that made the
available as an icon in the tray area and disabled that setting.

Example of startup items that I allow: software for my keyboard's
multimedia keys, burning software for my DVD burner, antivirus,
anti-spyware, a tool for my display card and a driver for my graphics
tablet.

The point of this exercise for you: By disabling extraneous tray items, the
tray items that you really want to see will have a better chance of loading
their icons successfully.

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User