Getting Rid of the Annoying System Beep!
I found this quick tip at http://www.tweakxp.com/article36877.aspx on how to disable the annoying System Beep in XP. There have been too many times that I go into a new client’s workplace and get a random PC that has the Beep enabled.
I’m not sure if it’s something to do with the sound card or lack thereof, or what exactly makes this thing beep, but every time you get an email in Outlook, every time there’s a Windows Message pop up or any time the system thinks it should beep, it beeps. A loud, annoying beep that beeps regardless of tuning down the volumne or muting the PC.
Here’s what I found that works:
Start -> Regedit.
If you are unfamiliar with regedit please refer to our FAQ on how to get started.
Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USERControl PanelSound Once there, locate Beep on the list on the right. Right click on it and select Modify Change the value equal to no Reboot your computer and the beeps will be gone!
Peace, at last!!! No more dirty looks every time I get an email.
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