How to disable the system sounds in Windows XP

This brief tutorial will show you how to disable (turn off) the system sounds in Windows XP. Because they’re annoying.

1. Start by clicking Start and selecting the Control Panel

2. If you’re using the Category view, you’ll be presented with a very similar screen as the one below. If you’re using the Classic view, please jump down to Step 4. Select the Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices icon.
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3. Select Change the sound scheme and then skip down to Step 5
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4. If you’re using the Classic view of the Control Panel, double-click the Sounds and Audio Devices item
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5. Select the Sounds tab from the top (if it isn’t selected already) and then from the Sound scheme: drop down list, choose No Sounds
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6. If you’re prompted to save your previous sound scheme, click Yes
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7. Give it a name – it really doesn’t matter what. When you’re done, click OK, and then OK again. Ta-da! No more annoying Windows XP sounds!