Volume icon in Windows XP

Ok, i'm not sure where this question of the problem goes...but i think i'll ask here.

Basically my volume icon just disappeared without a trace. When i go over to the control panel -> sound and audio devices property ->volume tab, and place the checkbox against "place audio icon in the taskbar", this error message comes out.

"Windows cannot display the volume control on the taskbar because the Volume Control program has not been installed. To install it,use the Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel"

I still have my sound. This is the problem thats bugging me because i cannot control the Wave output, only the Volume.

Thanks in advance!

 

it usually happens especially when you just hibernate or stand by your lappy for a long time. try restarting you computer.

 

If the problem persists, look at this, click here.

If that does not work, then try this, Click Here.

 

Nope, i never hibernate or standby my laptop. I always shut it down.

 

Yup the second link worked! Thanks! I think it was the sndvol32.exe is missing or corrupt....but that error message told me to go to the add/remove program. Lol!

 

try this solution also:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319095

 

ooopppsss milestone already gave the link...

 

you might have to go into adding and removing windows components instead of adding and removing programs

 

Erm, guys i solved the prob, it's the sndvol32.exe missing/corrupt.