Vista - Vista Sound Recorder problem

**ConstantPhoenix** · 01-17-2009

Hello All,

I have a problem with my sound recorder on Vista.

First, I was disappointed with the new sound recorder, I needed to edit the sound files for my projects, and as far as I knew, that was not a ability with the new one. So I downloaded the old XP one. It was just a straight .exe file. I ran it and of course I got the standard permission message. The message warned me that it was a registry editor. I ran it and after, I lost the ability to record and talk on my computer.

Is there a fix? Thanks,

- CP

01-17-2009

Where did you download the recorder from?

--

David C.
Microsoft Certified Trainer
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Quote:

>
> Hello All,
>
> I have a problem with my sound recorder on Vista.
>
> First, I was disappointed with the new sound recorder, I needed to edit
> the sound files for my projects, and as far as I knew, that was not a
> ability with the new one. So I downloaded the old XP one. It was just a
> straight .exe file. I ran it and of course I got the standard permission
> message. The message warned me that it was a registry editor. I ran it
> and after, I lost the ability to record and talk on my computer.
>
> Is there a fix? Thanks,
>
> - CP
>
>
> --
> ConstantPhoenix

**ConstantPhoenix** · 01-18-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by David Carrasco

Where did you download the recorder from?

--

David C.
Microsoft Certified Trainer
{ HÃ©roes Certificados }

"ConstantPhoenix" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> escribió en el mensaje de
noticias:fae0a57376755af8609d75bce60a589f@xxxxxx-gateway.com...

Quote:

>
> Hello All,
>
> I have a problem with my sound recorder on Vista.
>
> First, I was disappointed with the new sound recorder, I needed to edit
> the sound files for my projects, and as far as I knew, that was not a
> ability with the new one. So I downloaded the old XP one. It was just a
> straight .exe file. I ran it and of course I got the standard permission
> message. The message warned me that it was a registry editor. I ran it
> and after, I lost the ability to record and talk on my computer.
>
> Is there a fix? Thanks,
>
> - CP
>
>
> --
> ConstantPhoenix

I don't have a link, but It was from a site where Vista was reviewed, and a member posted the original .exe of sndrec32.exe (witch is on my desktop). I downloaded and ran it with Live OneCare. No threats found. It worked up until I decided to run It as Admin. Thats when the problem occured.

What I think happend is that it edited the registry, and replaced some type of file with an outdated or corrupted one. Any thoughts. Any help is greatly appreciated.

- CP

01-18-2009

Are you able to use System Restore to a time and date prior to the occurrence
of the problem?

"ConstantPhoenix" wrote:

Quote:

>
> Hello All,
>
> I have a problem with my sound recorder on Vista.
>
> First, I was disappointed with the new sound recorder, I needed to edit
> the sound files for my projects, and as far as I knew, that was not a
> ability with the new one. So I downloaded the old XP one. It was just a
> straight .exe file. I ran it and of course I got the standard permission
> message. The message warned me that it was a registry editor. I ran it
> and after, I lost the ability to record and talk on my computer.
>
> Is there a fix? Thanks,
>
> - CP
>
>
> --
> ConstantPhoenix
>

**ConstantPhoenix** · 01-18-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Tony UK

Are you able to use System Restore to a time and date prior to the occurrence
of the problem?

"ConstantPhoenix" wrote:

Quote:

>
> Hello All,
>
> I have a problem with my sound recorder on Vista.
>
> First, I was disappointed with the new sound recorder, I needed to edit
> the sound files for my projects, and as far as I knew, that was not a
> ability with the new one. So I downloaded the old XP one. It was just a
> straight .exe file. I ran it and of course I got the standard permission
> message. The message warned me that it was a registry editor. I ran it
> and after, I lost the ability to record and talk on my computer.
>
> Is there a fix? Thanks,
>
> - CP
>
>
> --
> ConstantPhoenix
>

No, would that delete all the programs and files that I've recently installed and programed?

- CP

01-18-2009

System Restore would not affect any files or data that you created. It only
puts back the system itself. But if you installed any new applications, these
would probably have to be reinstalled, and if the restoration date is prior
to any Windows updates, these would have to be downloaded a second time. If
you try it let us know how you get on.

"ConstantPhoenix" wrote:

Quote:

>
> Tony UK;942806 Wrote:

Quote:

> > Are you able to use System Restore to a time and date prior to the
> > occurrence
> > of the problem?
> >
> > "ConstantPhoenix" wrote:

Quote:

> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hello All,
> > > >
> > > > I have a problem with my sound recorder on Vista.
> > > >
> > > > First, I was disappointed with the new sound recorder, I needed to
> > > edit
> > > > the sound files for my projects, and as far as I knew, that was not a
> > > > ability with the new one. So I downloaded the old XP one. It was just
> > > a
> > > > straight .exe file. I ran it and of course I got the standard
> > > permission
> > > > message. The message warned me that it was a registry editor. I ran
> > > it
> > > > and after, I lost the ability to record and talk on my computer.
> > > >
> > > > Is there a fix? Thanks,
> > > >
> > > > - CP
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > ConstantPhoenix
> > > > > >

>
> No, would that delete all the programs and files that I've recently
> installed and programed?
>
> - CP
>
>
> --
> ConstantPhoenix
>

**ConstantPhoenix** · 01-18-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Tony UK

System Restore would not affect any files or data that you created. It only
puts back the system itself. But if you installed any new applications, these
would probably have to be reinstalled, and if the restoration date is prior
to any Windows updates, these would have to be downloaded a second time. If
you try it let us know how you get on.

"ConstantPhoenix" wrote:

Quote:

>
> Tony UK;942806 Wrote:

Quote:

> > Are you able to use System Restore to a time and date prior to the
> > occurrence
> > of the problem?
> >
> > "ConstantPhoenix" wrote:

>
> No, would that delete all the programs and files that I've recently
> installed and programed?
>
> - CP
>
>
> --
> ConstantPhoenix
>

Would a possible fix be to just download the current Vista Sound recorder? Maybe If I could do that it would reinstall the old files and possibly fix it.

01-18-2009

"ConstantPhoenix" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message news:dc11872549896c8f285c8dc09b9b584c@xxxxxx-gateway.com...

Quote:

>
> Would a possible fix be to just download the current Vista Sound
> recorder? Maybe If I could do that it would reinstall the old files and
> possibly fix it.
>
>
> --
> ConstantPhoenix

The Vista Sound Recorder exe file should still be on your computer.
Running the Xp version would not have deleted the Vista file.

**ConstantPhoenix** · 01-18-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Dave-UK

"ConstantPhoenix" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message news:dc11872549896c8f285c8dc09b9b584c@xxxxxx-gateway.com...

Quote:

>
> Would a possible fix be to just download the current Vista Sound
> recorder? Maybe If I could do that it would reinstall the old files and
> possibly fix it.
>
>
> --
> ConstantPhoenix

The Vista Sound Recorder exe file should still be on your computer.
Running the Xp version would not have deleted the Vista file.

Really? I still have the sound recorder.exe. It asked to edit some registries. I thought maybe that's the cause.

01-17-2009	#1 (permalink)
ConstantPhoenix 32bit 5 posts	Vista Sound Recorder problem Hello All, I have a problem with my sound recorder on Vista. First, I was disappointed with the new sound recorder, I needed to edit the sound files for my projects, and as far as I knew, that was not a ability with the new one. So I downloaded the old XP one. It was just a straight .exe file. I ran it and of course I got the standard permission message. The message warned me that it was a registry editor. I ran it and after, I lost the ability to record and talk on my computer. Is there a fix? Thanks, - CP
My System Specs

01-17-2009	#2 (permalink)
David Carrasco n/a posts	Re: Vista Sound Recorder problem Where did you download the recorder from? -- David C. Microsoft Certified Trainer http://www.heroescertificados.com "ConstantPhoenix" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> escribió en el mensaje de noticias:fae0a57376755af8609d75bce60a589f@xxxxxx-gateway.com... Quote: > > Hello All, > > I have a problem with my sound recorder on Vista. > > First, I was disappointed with the new sound recorder, I needed to edit > the sound files for my projects, and as far as I knew, that was not a > ability with the new one. So I downloaded the old XP one. It was just a > straight .exe file. I ran it and of course I got the standard permission > message. The message warned me that it was a registry editor. I ran it > and after, I lost the ability to record and talk on my computer. > > Is there a fix? Thanks, > > - CP > > > -- > ConstantPhoenix
My System Specs

01-18-2009	#3 (permalink)
ConstantPhoenix 32bit 5 posts	Re: Vista Sound Recorder problem Quote: Originally Posted by David Carrasco Where did you download the recorder from? -- David C. Microsoft Certified Trainer { HÃ©roes Certificados } "ConstantPhoenix" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> escribió en el mensaje de noticias:fae0a57376755af8609d75bce60a589f@xxxxxx-gateway.com... Quote: > > Hello All, > > I have a problem with my sound recorder on Vista. > > First, I was disappointed with the new sound recorder, I needed to edit > the sound files for my projects, and as far as I knew, that was not a > ability with the new one. So I downloaded the old XP one. It was just a > straight .exe file. I ran it and of course I got the standard permission > message. The message warned me that it was a registry editor. I ran it > and after, I lost the ability to record and talk on my computer. > > Is there a fix? Thanks, > > - CP > > > -- > ConstantPhoenix I don't have a link, but It was from a site where Vista was reviewed, and a member posted the original .exe of sndrec32.exe (witch is on my desktop). I downloaded and ran it with Live OneCare. No threats found. It worked up until I decided to run It as Admin. Thats when the problem occured. What I think happend is that it edited the registry, and replaced some type of file with an outdated or corrupted one. Any thoughts. Any help is greatly appreciated. - CP
My System Specs

01-18-2009	#4 (permalink)
Tony UK n/a posts	RE: Vista Sound Recorder problem Are you able to use System Restore to a time and date prior to the occurrence of the problem? "ConstantPhoenix" wrote: Quote: > > Hello All, > > I have a problem with my sound recorder on Vista. > > First, I was disappointed with the new sound recorder, I needed to edit > the sound files for my projects, and as far as I knew, that was not a > ability with the new one. So I downloaded the old XP one. It was just a > straight .exe file. I ran it and of course I got the standard permission > message. The message warned me that it was a registry editor. I ran it > and after, I lost the ability to record and talk on my computer. > > Is there a fix? Thanks, > > - CP > > > -- > ConstantPhoenix >
My System Specs

01-18-2009	#5 (permalink)
ConstantPhoenix 32bit 5 posts	Re: Vista Sound Recorder problem Quote: Originally Posted by Tony UK Are you able to use System Restore to a time and date prior to the occurrence of the problem? "ConstantPhoenix" wrote: Quote: > > Hello All, > > I have a problem with my sound recorder on Vista. > > First, I was disappointed with the new sound recorder, I needed to edit > the sound files for my projects, and as far as I knew, that was not a > ability with the new one. So I downloaded the old XP one. It was just a > straight .exe file. I ran it and of course I got the standard permission > message. The message warned me that it was a registry editor. I ran it > and after, I lost the ability to record and talk on my computer. > > Is there a fix? Thanks, > > - CP > > > -- > ConstantPhoenix > No, would that delete all the programs and files that I've recently installed and programed? - CP
My System Specs

01-18-2009	#6 (permalink)
Tony UK n/a posts	Re: Vista Sound Recorder problem System Restore would not affect any files or data that you created. It only puts back the system itself. But if you installed any new applications, these would probably have to be reinstalled, and if the restoration date is prior to any Windows updates, these would have to be downloaded a second time. If you try it let us know how you get on. "ConstantPhoenix" wrote: Quote: > > Tony UK;942806 Wrote: Quote: > > Are you able to use System Restore to a time and date prior to the > > occurrence > > of the problem? > > > > "ConstantPhoenix" wrote: Quote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello All, > > > > > > > > I have a problem with my sound recorder on Vista. > > > > > > > > First, I was disappointed with the new sound recorder, I needed to > > > edit > > > > the sound files for my projects, and as far as I knew, that was not a > > > > ability with the new one. So I downloaded the old XP one. It was just > > > a > > > > straight .exe file. I ran it and of course I got the standard > > > permission > > > > message. The message warned me that it was a registry editor. I ran > > > it > > > > and after, I lost the ability to record and talk on my computer. > > > > > > > > Is there a fix? Thanks, > > > > > > > > - CP > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > ConstantPhoenix > > > > > > > > No, would that delete all the programs and files that I've recently > installed and programed? > > - CP > > > -- > ConstantPhoenix >
My System Specs

01-18-2009	#7 (permalink)
ConstantPhoenix 32bit 5 posts	Re: Vista Sound Recorder problem Quote: Originally Posted by Tony UK System Restore would not affect any files or data that you created. It only puts back the system itself. But if you installed any new applications, these would probably have to be reinstalled, and if the restoration date is prior to any Windows updates, these would have to be downloaded a second time. If you try it let us know how you get on. "ConstantPhoenix" wrote: Quote: > > Tony UK;942806 Wrote: Quote: > > Are you able to use System Restore to a time and date prior to the > > occurrence > > of the problem? > > > > "ConstantPhoenix" wrote: > > No, would that delete all the programs and files that I've recently > installed and programed? > > - CP > > > -- > ConstantPhoenix > Would a possible fix be to just download the current Vista Sound recorder? Maybe If I could do that it would reinstall the old files and possibly fix it.
My System Specs

01-18-2009	#8 (permalink)
Dave-UK n/a posts	Re: Vista Sound Recorder problem "ConstantPhoenix" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message news:dc11872549896c8f285c8dc09b9b584c@xxxxxx-gateway.com... Quote: > > Would a possible fix be to just download the current Vista Sound > recorder? Maybe If I could do that it would reinstall the old files and > possibly fix it. > > > -- > ConstantPhoenix The Vista Sound Recorder exe file should still be on your computer. Running the Xp version would not have deleted the Vista file.
My System Specs

01-18-2009	#9 (permalink)
ConstantPhoenix 32bit 5 posts	Re: Vista Sound Recorder problem Quote: Originally Posted by Dave-UK "ConstantPhoenix" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message news:dc11872549896c8f285c8dc09b9b584c@xxxxxx-gateway.com... Quote: > > Would a possible fix be to just download the current Vista Sound > recorder? Maybe If I could do that it would reinstall the old files and > possibly fix it. > > > -- > ConstantPhoenix The Vista Sound Recorder exe file should still be on your computer. Running the Xp version would not have deleted the Vista file. Really? I still have the sound recorder.exe. It asked to edit some registries. I thought maybe that's the cause.
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