Install the Volume Control Program to Your Windows XP Desktop

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In Windows XP, the volume control program can be found in the notification area, which is the area normally located in the bottom right corner of the desktop next to the time and date. Sometimes, the volume control program can disappear as a result of your computer's settings being changed, or due to certain Windows updates from Microsoft. Use the steps outlined in this article to either display or install the volume control program to your Windows XP desktop.

Steps

Display the Volume Control Program on the Desktop

  1. Click on the "Start" menu on your Windows XP desktop.
  2. Click on "Sounds and Audio Devices."
    • Some versions of Windows XP may first require you to click on "Sounds," then "Speech," then "Audio Devices" before clicking on "Sounds and Audio Devices."
  3. Place a checkmark next to "Show volume control on the taskbar."
  4. Click "OK." The volume control program will then show up within the notification tray on your Windows XP desktop.

Install the Volume Control Program on the Desktop

  1. Insert your Windows XP installation CD into your computer's disc drive.
    • Press and hold the "Shift" key while inserting the installation disc to prevent it from starting up automatically.
  2. Click on the "Start" button and select "Run."
  3. Type "cmd" into the "Open" box, then click "OK." The command prompt window will display.
  4. Type the letter of the drive you inserted the installation disc into, followed by a colon. For example, if you inserted the disc into your "E" drive, type "E:."
  5. Press "Enter" to execute the command.
  6. Type "cd i386" and press "Enter."
  7. Type "expand sndvol32.ex_ %systemroot%\system32\sndvol32.exe" and press "Enter."
    • If you store your Windows system files at "C:\Windows," then type "expand sndvol32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\sndvol32.exe" instead.
  8. Type "exit," then press "Enter." This command will close out the command prompt window.
  9. The volume control program will now display in the notification tray of your Windows XP desktop.

Tips

  • If you follow the steps outlined in method one for displaying the volume control program and receive the error message of "Windows cannot display the volume control on the taskbar because the Volume Control program has not been installed. To install it use Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel," then follow the steps in method two of this article.
  • If your computer does not have sound, there may be a problem with your computer's sound card. Verify that your computer is reading the sound card correctly by making sure it shows up under "Sound, video and game controllers," which is located under "Device Manager" on the tab labeled "Hardware" in "Control Panel."
  • If your computer's sound card displays within "Sound, video and game controllers," and there is still no audio, try updating your computer's sound card drivers. Sound card drivers can by updated through Windows Update, your computer's software disc, or through your computer manufacturer's website.

Things You'll Need

  • Windows XP installation CD

Sources and Citations

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