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JHI

I' m trying to load a file (sndvol32.exe) from my XP cd rom. I have the
instructions from MS (SEE:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319095/en-us)
on how to do this, but I'm have a problem. When I enter the correct drive
in the command prompt and hit enter as directed I don't get a space to enter
the next line. All I get is the same letter. As per the instructions I
should have a space to enter the proper info.

Thanks
 
Hello,

Assuming your CD-ROM drive is E, when you type

E:

And press Enter, your prompt should look like this

E:\>

And when you enter cd i386, your prompt should change to this

E:\I386>

...and so on. This is normal. Continue entering the remaining commands as
described in the article.

Back to your original problem, is your audio working in Windows Media player
and on Windows start-up?

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Load you XP CD into your CD drive first before executing the command.

Change the X below to your CD drive letter and then paste or type the
following command into a command prompt (cmd.exe) window and hit your Enter
key.

expand X:\sndvol32.ex_ %windir%\system32\sndvol32.exe

Forget all of the rest of it.

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Thanks.

I did what you suggested and received the following message: can't open
input file: i:\sndvol32.exe
 
Thanks. Received the following message:The system cannot find file
specified.

Yes my audio is working but I need the volume control for a project that I'm
working on (LP tp Wav).
 
Oops. The command that I posted was incorrect, I forgot I386. Sorry.

Try this command, but change the X: to your drive letter.

expand X:\I386\sndvol32.ex_ %windir%\system32\sndvol32.exe


Error Message:
Can't open input file: filename.

Explanation:
The specified file cannot be opened. There might be too many files open
already, the path might not be valid, or the destination filename might be
the same as an existing directory name. Also, the file might be read-only,
locked, or on a write-protected disk.

User Action:
Make sure that you have correctly specified the path and filenames and that
the destination filename is not the same as an existing directory name. If
you continue to receive this message, at the command prompt use the attrib
command to see if the input file is read-only and to make sure the share
command has not locked the file. If the input file is on a floppy disk, make
sure the disk is not write-protected. If you still receive this message and
you have other files open, close some files so the new file can be opened.
from...
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/w2000Msgs/3514.mspx?mfr=true

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Oops. The command that I posted was incorrect, I forgot I386. Sorry.

Try this command, but change the X: to your drive letter.

expand X:\I386\sndvol32.ex_ %windir%\system32\sndvol32.exe


Error Message:
Can't open input file: filename.

Explanation:
The specified file cannot be opened. There might be too many files open
already, the path might not be valid, or the destination filename might be
the same as an existing directory name. Also, the file might be read-only,
locked, or on a write-protected disk.

User Action:
Make sure that you have correctly specified the path and filenames and that
the destination filename is not the same as an existing directory name. If
you continue to receive this message, at the command prompt use the attrib
command to see if the input file is read-only and to make sure the share
command has not locked the file. If the input file is on a floppy disk, make
sure the disk is not write-protected. If you still receive this message and
you have other files open, close some files so the new file can be opened.
from...
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/w2000Msgs/3514.mspx?mfr=true

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Thanks.

1. Here's what I get: Start > Programs > Accessories > Entertainment >
Windows media player and Real Player

2. When I try "expand I:\i386\sndvol32.ex_ %windir%\system32\sndvol32.exe" I
get "can't open input file I:\i386\sndvol32.ex_
 
I tried attrib and got this:

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff>prompt i:/


i:/expand I:\i386\sndvol32.ex_ %windir%\system32\sndvol32.exe
Microsoft (R) File Expansion Utility Version 5.1.2600.0
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp 1990-1999. All rights reserved.

Can't open input file: i:\i386\sndvol32.ex_.


i:/attrib
A C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff\ntuser.dat
A H C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff\NTUSER.DAT.LOG
SH C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff\ntuser.ini
A C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff\password.dat

i:/

"Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

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Hello,

Are you using a Recovery CD or an original Windows XP CD?

Why are you using the "prompt i:\" command? You have to type "i:" (no
quotes) and hit Enter to get the I prompt correctly.

What is the drive of your CD-ROM? Is it I (I for Iran)? If not, check it in
My Computer and substitute I for it.

Does your CD-ROM contain the i386 folder?

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Start | Run | Type: sndvol32 | Click OK

What happens?

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In
JHI said:
I tried attrib and got this:

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff>prompt i:/


i:/expand I:\i386\sndvol32.ex_ %windir%\system32\sndvol32.exe
Microsoft (R) File Expansion Utility Version 5.1.2600.0
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp 1990-1999. All rights reserved.

Can't open input file: i:\i386\sndvol32.ex_.


i:/attrib
A C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff\ntuser.dat
A H C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff\NTUSER.DAT.LOG
SH C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff\ntuser.ini
A C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff\password.dat

i:/

"Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

i:/comcast.net> wrote in message
Oops. The command that I posted was incorrect, I forgot I386. Sorry.

Try this command, but change the X: to your drive letter.

expand X:\I386\sndvol32.ex_ %windir%\system32\sndvol32.exe


Error Message:
Can't open input file: filename.

Explanation:
The specified file cannot be opened. There might be too many files open
already, the path might not be valid, or the destination filename might
be the same as an existing directory name. Also, the file might be
read-only, locked, or on a write-protected disk.

User Action:
Make sure that you have correctly specified the path and filenames and
that
the destination filename is not the same as an existing directory name.
If you continue to receive this message, at the command prompt use the
attrib command to see if the input file is read-only and to make sure
the share command has not locked the file. If the input file is on a
floppy disk, make
sure the disk is not write-protected. If you still receive this message
and
you have other files open, close some files so the new file can be
opened. from...
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/w2000Msgs/3514.mspx?mfr=true

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In
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Thanks to both of you. What I finally had to do was Control
Panel>add/remove programs/add utilities from my XP disk.
Wesley Vogel said:
Start | Run | Type: sndvol32 | Click OK

What happens?

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In
JHI said:
I tried attrib and got this:

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff>prompt i:/


i:/expand I:\i386\sndvol32.ex_ %windir%\system32\sndvol32.exe
Microsoft (R) File Expansion Utility Version 5.1.2600.0
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp 1990-1999. All rights reserved.

Can't open input file: i:\i386\sndvol32.ex_.


i:/attrib
A C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff\ntuser.dat
A H C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff\NTUSER.DAT.LOG
SH C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff\ntuser.ini
A C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff\password.dat

i:/

"Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

i:/comcast.net> wrote in message
Oops. The command that I posted was incorrect, I forgot I386. Sorry.

Try this command, but change the X: to your drive letter.

expand X:\I386\sndvol32.ex_ %windir%\system32\sndvol32.exe


Error Message:
Can't open input file: filename.

Explanation:
The specified file cannot be opened. There might be too many files open
already, the path might not be valid, or the destination filename might
be the same as an existing directory name. Also, the file might be
read-only, locked, or on a write-protected disk.

User Action:
Make sure that you have correctly specified the path and filenames and
that
the destination filename is not the same as an existing directory name.
If you continue to receive this message, at the command prompt use the
attrib command to see if the input file is read-only and to make sure
the share command has not locked the file. If the input file is on a
floppy disk, make
sure the disk is not write-protected. If you still receive this message
and
you have other files open, close some files so the new file can be
opened. from...
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/w2000Msgs/3514.mspx?mfr=true

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
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In JHI <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Thanks.

I did what you suggested and received the following message: can't open
input file: i:\sndvol32.exe



Load you XP CD into your CD drive first before executing the command.

Change the X below to your CD drive letter and then paste or type the
following command into a command prompt (cmd.exe) window and hit your
Enter key.

expand X:\sndvol32.ex_ %windir%\system32\sndvol32.exe

Forget all of the rest of it.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In JHI <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
I' m trying to load a file (sndvol32.exe) from my XP cd rom. I have
the instructions from MS (SEE:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319095/en-us)
on how to do this, but I'm have a problem. When I enter the correct
drive in the command prompt and hit enter as directed I don't get a
space to enter the next line. All I get is the same letter. As per
the
instructions I should have a space to enter the proper info.

Thanks
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Hello,

You're welcome. Thank you for posting back on the solution that worked for
you.

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JHI said:
Thanks to both of you. What I finally had to do was Control
Panel>add/remove programs/add utilities from my XP disk.
Wesley Vogel said:
Start | Run | Type: sndvol32 | Click OK

What happens?

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In
JHI said:
I tried attrib and got this:

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff>prompt i:/


i:/expand I:\i386\sndvol32.ex_ %windir%\system32\sndvol32.exe
Microsoft (R) File Expansion Utility Version 5.1.2600.0
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp 1990-1999. All rights reserved.

Can't open input file: i:\i386\sndvol32.ex_.


i:/attrib
A C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff\ntuser.dat
A H C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff\NTUSER.DAT.LOG
SH C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff\ntuser.ini
A C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff\password.dat

i:/

"Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

i:/comcast.net> wrote in message
Oops. The command that I posted was incorrect, I forgot I386. Sorry.

Try this command, but change the X: to your drive letter.

expand X:\I386\sndvol32.ex_ %windir%\system32\sndvol32.exe


Error Message:
Can't open input file: filename.

Explanation:
The specified file cannot be opened. There might be too many files open
already, the path might not be valid, or the destination filename might
be the same as an existing directory name. Also, the file might be
read-only, locked, or on a write-protected disk.

User Action:
Make sure that you have correctly specified the path and filenames and
that
the destination filename is not the same as an existing directory name.
If you continue to receive this message, at the command prompt use the
attrib command to see if the input file is read-only and to make sure
the share command has not locked the file. If the input file is on a
floppy disk, make
sure the disk is not write-protected. If you still receive this message
and
you have other files open, close some files so the new file can be
opened. from...
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/w2000Msgs/3514.mspx?mfr=true

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In JHI <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Thanks.

I did what you suggested and received the following message: can't
open
input file: i:\sndvol32.exe



Load you XP CD into your CD drive first before executing the command.

Change the X below to your CD drive letter and then paste or type the
following command into a command prompt (cmd.exe) window and hit your
Enter key.

expand X:\sndvol32.ex_ %windir%\system32\sndvol32.exe

Forget all of the rest of it.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In JHI <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
I' m trying to load a file (sndvol32.exe) from my XP cd rom. I have
the instructions from MS (SEE:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319095/en-us)
on how to do this, but I'm have a problem. When I enter the correct
drive in the command prompt and hit enter as directed I don't get a
space to enter the next line. All I get is the same letter. As per
the
instructions I should have a space to enter the proper info.

Thanks
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