How to Install the Volume Control Program to Your Windows XP Desktop

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 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. , ,, For example, if you inserted the disc into your "E" drive, type "E:."
   
   , , If you store your Windows system files at "C:\Windows," then type "expand sndvol32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\sndvol32.exe" instead. , This command will close out the command prompt window. ,
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   Step 2: Click on the "Start" button and select "Run."

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   Step 3: Type "cmd" into the "Open" box

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   Step 4: then click "OK." The command prompt window will display.

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   Step 5: Type the letter of the drive you inserted the installation disc into

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   Step 6: followed by a colon.

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   Step 7: Press "Enter" to execute the command.

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   Step 8: Type "cd i386" and press "Enter."

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   Step 9: Type "expand sndvol32.ex_ %systemroot%\system32\sndvol32.exe" and press "Enter."

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    Step 10: Type "exit

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    Step 11: " then press "Enter."

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    Step 12: The volume control program will now display in the notification tray of your Windows XP desktop.

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