RE: Volume Control Missing after WinXP Update

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RE: Volume Control Missing after WinXP Update

I have a similar problem. After an update to my Microsoft Lifecam webcam
which took forever to install because it also installed Framework 3 service
pack one and something named CardSpace. It didn't let me cancel the
installation after I realized I was getting more than I wanted. Why I needed
close to 300 MB of update simply to improve my Webcam 1000 I'll never know.

On reboot, the sound icon was gone. I went to Control Panel/Sound and
restored it to the tray. This morning on bootup, it was missing again. The
item is still checked to "show in tray," clicking on the Windows System file,
sndvol32.exe, will bring up the program as does Control
Panel/Sounds/Volume/Advanced. There is no problem with the program, just
that the icon is gone.

I would like to uninstall all and revert to the original software that came
with the camera....but two things stop me. 1. The original software was
extremely flaky...it kept attempting to reinstall itself every time I wanted
to change resolutions. 2. I found Framework 3 in Uninstall Programs, but no
where do I see CardSpace. I don't want to uninstall one and leave something
that might cause a bigger problem. I’m hoping this is the only ‘problem’ the
update has caused.

If anyone has had this problem and can offer input, I would welcome it.

hank You
 
Re: Volume Control Missing after WinXP Update

Re: Volume Control Missing after WinXP Update

See if line 316 (right hand side) helps:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

And/or line 371.

Added info: Troubleshooting the Volume Control Icon
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_v.htm#volume


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"powerwalk" <powerwalk@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have a similar problem. After an update to my Microsoft Lifecam webcam
> which took forever to install because it also installed Framework 3
> service
> pack one and something named CardSpace. It didn't let me cancel the
> installation after I realized I was getting more than I wanted. Why I
> needed
> close to 300 MB of update simply to improve my Webcam 1000 I'll never
> know.
>
> On reboot, the sound icon was gone. I went to Control Panel/Sound and
> restored it to the tray. This morning on bootup, it was missing again.
> The
> item is still checked to "show in tray," clicking on the Windows System
> file,
> sndvol32.exe, will bring up the program as does Control
> Panel/Sounds/Volume/Advanced. There is no problem with the program, just
> that the icon is gone.
>
> I would like to uninstall all and revert to the original software that
> came
> with the camera....but two things stop me. 1. The original software was
> extremely flaky...it kept attempting to reinstall itself every time I
> wanted
> to change resolutions. 2. I found Framework 3 in Uninstall Programs, but
> no
> where do I see CardSpace. I don't want to uninstall one and leave
> something
> that might cause a bigger problem. I’m hoping this is the only ‘problem’
> the
> update has caused.
>
> If anyone has had this problem and can offer input, I would welcome it.
>
> hank You
>
>
>
 
Re: Volume Control Missing after WinXP Update

Re: Volume Control Missing after WinXP Update

Appreciate all your efforts to help.....great site....I've bookmarked it.

Unfortunately, none of the suggestions fixed the mystery of the disappearing
icon. I did find the following in the XP Help Files and perhaps the update
changed something.

"If your sound card volume can be changed using software, a speaker
icon appears in the notification area."

I can still use the mute and volume keys on my keyboard so it's more of a
puzzle than a problem at this point. As I mentioned previously, as long as
this is the extent of the damage, I can life with it.

Thanks, again!

"Kelly" wrote:

> See if line 316 (right hand side) helps:
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> And/or line 371.
>
> Added info: Troubleshooting the Volume Control Icon
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_v.htm#volume
>
>
> --
>
> All the Best,
> Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)
>
> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
> SupportSpace
> www.supportspace.com/pages?aiu=kellyskorner
>
 
Re: Volume Control Missing after WinXP Update

Re: Volume Control Missing after WinXP Update

Have you tried this?
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/?kbid=319095

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"powerwalk" <powerwalk@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2A8B206C-6928-4A16-8D2E-71E4BC10A493@microsoft.com...
> Appreciate all your efforts to help.....great site....I've bookmarked it.
>
> Unfortunately, none of the suggestions fixed the mystery of the
> disappearing
> icon. I did find the following in the XP Help Files and perhaps the
> update
> changed something.
>
> "If your sound card volume can be changed using software, a speaker
> icon appears in the notification area."
>
> I can still use the mute and volume keys on my keyboard so it's more of a
> puzzle than a problem at this point. As I mentioned previously, as long
> as
> this is the extent of the damage, I can life with it.
>
> Thanks, again!
>
> "Kelly" wrote:
>
>> See if line 316 (right hand side) helps:
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> And/or line 371.
>>
>> Added info: Troubleshooting the Volume Control Icon
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_v.htm#volume
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> All the Best,
>> Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)
>>
>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>>
>> SupportSpace
>> www.supportspace.com/pages?aiu=kellyskorner
>>
>
 
Re: Volume Control Missing after WinXP Update

Re: Volume Control Missing after WinXP Update

OK. This is more than strange. I have a mirror image of my hard drive with
incremental backups. I opened an image from May of this year and copied the
file ‘sndvol32.exe’ from the Windows System 32 Folder, and then deleted the
same file on my hard drive and replaced it with the one from my external
drive.

I went to Control Panel/Sound, unchecked show icon on tray, clicked apply
and Ok, closed the box then reopened and checked the show icon, apply and OK.
The icon immediately appeared in the tray.

I rebooted, and the icon was gone again. As I said, the program is working
thru a shortcut, but the icon has a mind of its own.

At this point, I would love to get rid of the 300 MB update if only I could
find everything it installed/changed.

Thanks for you input.

"PaulM" wrote:

> Have you tried this?
> 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/?kbid=319095
>
> --
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> www.paulsxp.com/forum
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> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
 
Re: Volume Control Missing after WinXP Update

Re: Volume Control Missing after WinXP Update

Isn't the update in the Add and Remove Programs?? You have to check the Show
updates box on the Add and Remove Icon.

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"powerwalk" <powerwalk@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> OK. This is more than strange. I have a mirror image of my hard drive
> with
> incremental backups. I opened an image from May of this year and copied
> the
> file ‘sndvol32.exe’ from the Windows System 32 Folder, and then
> deleted the
> same file on my hard drive and replaced it with the one from my external
> drive.
>
> I went to Control Panel/Sound, unchecked show icon on tray, clicked apply
> and Ok, closed the box then reopened and checked the show icon, apply and
> OK.
> The icon immediately appeared in the tray.
>
> I rebooted, and the icon was gone again. As I said, the program is
> working
> thru a shortcut, but the icon has a mind of its own.
>
> At this point, I would love to get rid of the 300 MB update if only I
> could
> find everything it installed/changed.
>
> Thanks for you input.
>
> "PaulM" wrote:
>
>> Have you tried this?
>> 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/?kbid=319095
>>
>> --
>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> www.paulsxp.com
>> www.paulsxp.com/forum
>> www.supportspace.com/home/home.s2?aiu=paulm
>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>>
 
Re: Volume Control Missing after WinXP Update

Re: Volume Control Missing after WinXP Update

Yes, no problem there, but this monster took a half hour to download and
install on a fast cable connection. It is well over 300 MB. Before the
update I had Framework 1.

Today, I found Framework 2 and 3 in Uninstall Programs, but no
where do I see CardSpace, which came as yet another patch to what was
already installed.

I don't want to uninstall one and leave something
that might cause a bigger problem.

"PaulM" wrote:

> Isn't the update in the Add and Remove Programs?? You have to check the Show
> updates box on the Add and Remove Icon.
>
> --
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> www.paulsxp.com
> www.paulsxp.com/forum
> www.supportspace.com/home/home.s2?aiu=paulm
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
 
Re: Volume Control Missing after WinXP Update

Re: Volume Control Missing after WinXP Update

CardSpace is installed with Framework 3.
Windows Update KB925720. Make a restore point and uninstall it.

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"powerwalk" <powerwalk@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Yes, no problem there, but this monster took a half hour to download and
> install on a fast cable connection. It is well over 300 MB. Before the
> update I had Framework 1.
>
> Today, I found Framework 2 and 3 in Uninstall Programs, but no
> where do I see CardSpace, which came as yet another patch to what was
> already installed.
>
> I don't want to uninstall one and leave something
> that might cause a bigger problem.
>
> "PaulM" wrote:
>
>> Isn't the update in the Add and Remove Programs?? You have to check the
>> Show
>> updates box on the Add and Remove Icon.
>>
>> --
>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> www.paulsxp.com
>> www.paulsxp.com/forum
>> www.supportspace.com/home/home.s2?aiu=paulm
>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>
 
Re: Volume Control Missing after WinXP Update

Re: Volume Control Missing after WinXP Update



"PaulM" wrote:

I created a restore point. Uninstalled Framework 3. At this point, the
Microsoft Life Cam was rendered useless so I uninstalled it and reinstalled
the original software.

The Volume icon remains hidden, but I can work around this minor
inconvenience.

A most sincere thank you for your time and help on this.

CardSpace is installed with Framework 3.
> Windows Update KB925720. Make a restore point and uninstall it.
>
> --
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> www.paulsxp.com
> www.paulsxp.com/forum
> www.supportspace.com/home/home.s2?aiu=paulm
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
 
Re: Volume Control Missing after WinXP Update

Re: Volume Control Missing after WinXP Update

Most welcome and thanks!

See if save setting on exit helps from line 54 (right hand side):
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

--

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

SupportSpace
www.supportspace.com/pages?aiu=kellyskorner

"powerwalk" <powerwalk@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2A8B206C-6928-4A16-8D2E-71E4BC10A493@microsoft.com...
> Appreciate all your efforts to help.....great site....I've bookmarked it.
>
> Unfortunately, none of the suggestions fixed the mystery of the
> disappearing
> icon. I did find the following in the XP Help Files and perhaps the
> update
> changed something.
>
> "If your sound card volume can be changed using software, a speaker
> icon appears in the notification area."
>
> I can still use the mute and volume keys on my keyboard so it's more of a
> puzzle than a problem at this point. As I mentioned previously, as long
> as
> this is the extent of the damage, I can life with it.
>
> Thanks, again!
>
> "Kelly" wrote:
>
>> See if line 316 (right hand side) helps:
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> And/or line 371.
>>
>> Added info: Troubleshooting the Volume Control Icon
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_v.htm#volume
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> All the Best,
>> Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)
>>
>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>>
>> SupportSpace
>> www.supportspace.com/pages?aiu=kellyskorner
>>
>
 
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