APPLICATION ERROR

Anonymous
2009-12-08T18:37:45+00:00

I lost all sound on my computer.  When I try to click on the sound volumn icon on my desk top I get the following error message:

 SNDVOL32.EXEC APPLICATION ERROR

The application failed to initalize properly(0xc0000005)

I have already downloaded new sound drivers off the internet but that didn't fix the problem.

Any ideas out there?  Pleae help..........  I need my sound back on.

Many thanks,

RT

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers

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Anonymous
2010-01-08T22:08:14+00:00

WELL GLORY HALALUYA, I'VE GOT SOUND !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Here's what I did:  Restarted my computer in safe mode and clicked on "Last Known Configuration that Worked."  I then reloaded new sound drivers again (REALTECK AC97) and low and behold sound came back............

That's all I know. 

We'll see how long it last but for now I am one happy camper !

Again my personal thanks to each and every one of you who contributed to this post.  If I could I'd buy you all a beer !

Sincerely,

RT

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  1. Anonymous
    2009-12-08T20:48:02+00:00

    Thanks Palcouk.  Download was from a trusted source on the internet.  Device Mgr. indicates all drivers working properly.  Not sure about the Malaware problem or how to run the system file checker.   I have Norton Anti Virus 2010 proctection and have run scanns recently.  All infections were cleaned up. 

    Is there a specific virus protection for Malaware?  Also, could you explain System File Checker to me.

    Many thanks,

    RT

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  2. Anonymous
    2009-12-10T20:08:14+00:00

    I sure could use some more help on this problem.  I've tried everything I know to do to fix it short of re-formatting my hard drive.  I did try to extract the sound drivers from my Windows XP Disk but even that failed.  I'm really at a loss as to what I can do.  Please, Please, somebody out there give me some ideas....................

    The problem is with SNDVOL32.EXEC. fails to initialize proberly.

    What oh what can I do???????????????????

    Many thanks

    RT

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  3. Anonymous
    2009-12-12T17:14:58+00:00

    One more attempt...........Can't understand why someone out there could help with this.  Where are the moderators?  Please Please

    respond.........

    SNDVOL32.EXEC APPLICATION ERROR.

    Please.............................

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  4. Anonymous
    2009-12-14T22:40:47+00:00

    Hello rtsrs,

    Thank you for visiting the Microsoft Answers Site.

    To better assist, please relay the make and model of your PC.

    Also, to verify, do you have Windows XP installed? If so, please relay the edition of Windows XP installed.

    Next, you may try the steps included in the link below

    Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area, and you may receive an error message when you try to add it

    In addition, you may also see the link below:

    How to troubleshoot sound problems in Windows XP

    I hope this information is helpful.  If the issue persists, please relay the answers to the questions above so that we may provide additional assistance.

    Thank you,

    Mary

    Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

    Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

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