- Windows Vista Beta Sounds
- Vista Sound Driver Download
- Windows Vista Pearl Sounds
- Windows Vista All Sounds
The sounds in Microsoft Windows and many of its programs, such as Internet Explorer and Windows Instant Messenger, are controlled through the sound properties section of the Control Panel. To adjust the sound settings for these programs, follow the steps below.
NoteChanging or disabling sounds using the instructions below only affects sounds relating to Windows functionality. Software and game sounds are controlled through the software or game itself and not affected by changing or disabling Windows sounds. If a sound is still heard after changing or disabling a Windows sound with the below instructions, you need to check sound settings for the software or game you are running.
TipSome sounds are generated by the computer BIOS or other hardware. Changing or disabling Windows sounds will not affect BIOS and hardware sounds. You will need to access the computer BIOS or hardware settings to change or disable those sounds.
Disable or change individual sounds
Windows Vista Beta Sounds
Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 10 users
- Open the Control Panel.
- In the Control Panel, if viewing by Category, click the Hardware and Sound option, then click Sound on the next screen. If viewing by icons, click the Sound icon.
- In the Sound window, click the Sounds tab.
- In the Program Events section, find the sound you want to disable or change. Then, in the drop-down list in the Sounds section, select (None) if you want to disable the sound or select a different sound file if you want to change the sound.
- Click OK and Save or Yes, if prompted, to save the settings for the currently selected sound scheme.
Windows XP and earlier
- Open the Control Panel.
- In the Control Panel, click or double-click the Sound icon.
- In the Sound settings window, click on the Soundstab.
- In the Program Events section, find the sound you want to disable or change. Then, in the drop-down list in the Sounds section, select (None) if you want to disable the sound or select a different sound file if you want to change the sound.
- Click OK and Save or Yes, if prompted, to save the settings for the currently selected sound scheme.
Disable or change all sounds
Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 10 users
Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 32-bit). Get the latest Windows 10 driver and software for your Sound Blaster X-Fi Series audio device.
- Vista default sounds do not require introduction. They were shipped with Windows Vista. If you like them, you can use them in any Windows version. It will not cause a problem.
- Apr 01, 2018 Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 10 users. Open the Control Panel. In the Control Panel, if viewing by Category, click the Hardware and Sound option, then click Sound on the next screen. If viewing by icons, click the Sound icon. In the Sound window, click the Sounds tab. In the Program Events section, find the sound you want to disable or change.
- Audio drivers (Windows Vista) Search. ATI HDMI Audio Device Driver The ATI HDMI Audio Device Driver is a software complement to your sound card that enables you to benefit from your PCs audio capabilities. SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio Driver The official SoundMAX site doesn't provide this driver directly anymore.
- Open the Control Panel.
- In the Control Panel, if viewing by Category, click the Hardware and Sound option, then click Sound on the next screen. If viewing by icons, click the Sound icon.
- In the Sound window, click the Sounds tab.
- In the Sound Scheme section, click on the drop-down list and select No Sounds if you want to disable all sounds or select a different sound scheme if you want to change all sounds.
- Click OK and Save or Yes, if prompted, to save the settings for the currently selected sound scheme.
Vista Sound Driver Download
Windows XP and earlier
Windows Vista Pearl Sounds
- Open the Control Panel.
- In the Control Panel, click or double-click the Sound icon.
- In the Sound settings window, click on the Soundtab.
- In the Sound Schemes section, click on the drop-down list and select No Sounds if you want to disable all sounds or select a different sound scheme if you want to change all sounds.
- Click OK to save the updated sound settings.
Additional information
Windows Vista All Sounds
- See our sound definition for further information and related links.