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    sound question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Super_v.ILL.aiN, Aug 11, 2006.

  1. Super_v.ILL.aiN

    Super_v.ILL.aiN Notebook Consultant

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    wasn't really sure where to post this but...

    is there a way to turn off/lower the volume of the sounds made from doing computer type things(like the clicking when browsing the web, noise from advertisement). the reason i ask is because when running windows media player with headphones and browsing the internet, there are sounds like clicking and that stupid little smiley face ad. the sounds are louder than the music, are annoying, and it would be nice not to have to deal with them....not sure if it's possible though.
     
    Super_v.ILL.aiN, Aug 11, 2006
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    bugmenot9 Notebook Consultant

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    Control Panel > "Sounds and Audio Devices" > "Sounds" tab.

    Under "Program Events", scroll down to "Windows Explorer > Start Navigation" and change or disable the sound. This affects the "clicking" noise in both Explorer and IE.
     
    bugmenot9, Aug 13, 2006
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    Super_v.ILL.aiN Notebook Consultant

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    thanks! it really was a petty problem, but it's nice to not have it interrupt my music...
     
    Super_v.ILL.aiN, Aug 13, 2006
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    Leshii Notebook Evangelist

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    you can also select a "no sounds" sound scheme. That's what I use and always have used. No annoying windows sounds.
     
    Leshii, Aug 13, 2006
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  5. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    2nd that

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 13, 2006
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