Comments on: Turn-off Beep When Changing Volume in Windows http://drjunker.org/2008/05/20/turn-off-beep-when-changing-volume-in-windows/ On a quest to find optimality in an imperfect world. Fri, 28 May 2010 14:38:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Rachel http://drjunker.org/2008/05/20/turn-off-beep-when-changing-volume-in-windows/comment-page-1/#comment-2724 Rachel Wed, 19 May 2010 13:33:05 +0000 http://drjunker.org/?p=111#comment-2724 Thanks so much Stef, extremely useful! Thanks so much Stef, extremely useful!

]]> By: tahwos http://drjunker.org/2008/05/20/turn-off-beep-when-changing-volume-in-windows/comment-page-1/#comment-2714 tahwos Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:11:02 +0000 http://drjunker.org/?p=111#comment-2714 Tobi, In reference to the post by naaman, some PC's just do not have the PC speaker listed in the Volume Control Properties, especially newer systems that utilize the High-Definition Audio Bus (re: KB888111). The existence of the PC speaker in the property section is a carry over from PCI sound cards and motherboards (with on-board sound ala AC '97) that have the speaker as part of their architecture. That being said, the only way to access the system beep directly, is through the registry and device manager. While the "fix" that naaman mentions might not be as elegant, most PC users want the simple solution, and creating a blank WAV file fits that description. Most users already know how to access the sounds and themes to customize their computer, as well as using their machine to edit audio and video. Pointing them towards C:\Windows\Media or using the Browse button to find their creation is the most suitable solution. It is also portable, as their personalized sound scheme will most likely get carried over with any upgrades and not get wiped out by new installations of hardware or operating systems. In reference to the "trick" posted by Jardy, I believe this only works if you have the Messenger Service turned on in Administrative Tools, which provides a huge security hole and is normally turned off in XP SP2 and later. The command has changed to MSG in Vista and Windows 7, as well as the perspective service involved; Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ). I do not know if these changes to Windows are compatible with the older Messenger Service used in XP and its predecessors. As a word of caution though, the NET SEND and MSG commands are mainly used in business environments that have their computers behind massive amounts security (Firewalls) or are totally isolated from the outside world; sometimes even on different networks from the office computers. The Services that need to be activated in order for these commands to work, pose a security risk that the average user should not take lightly; the same goes for messing around with the system registry. The command line is provided as a tool for hands-on troubleshooting and problem solving; any use for vanity should be done with the utmost amount of care and understanding. The first step towards achievement is not knowing where to tread, but where not to. Tobi, In reference to the post by naaman, some PC’s just do not have the PC speaker listed in the Volume Control Properties, especially newer systems that utilize the High-Definition Audio Bus (re: KB888111). The existence of the PC speaker in the property section is a carry over from PCI sound cards and motherboards (with on-board sound ala AC ’97) that have the speaker as part of their architecture. That being said, the only way to access the system beep directly, is through the registry and device manager. While the “fix” that naaman mentions might not be as elegant, most PC users want the simple solution, and creating a blank WAV file fits that description. Most users already know how to access the sounds and themes to customize their computer, as well as using their machine to edit audio and video. Pointing them towards C:\Windows\Media or using the Browse button to find their creation is the most suitable solution. It is also portable, as their personalized sound scheme will most likely get carried over with any upgrades and not get wiped out by new installations of hardware or operating systems.

In reference to the “trick” posted by Jardy, I believe this only works if you have the Messenger Service turned on in Administrative Tools, which provides a huge security hole and is normally turned off in XP SP2 and later. The command has changed to MSG in Vista and Windows 7, as well as the perspective service involved; Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ). I do not know if these changes to Windows are compatible with the older Messenger Service used in XP and its predecessors. As a word of caution though, the NET SEND and MSG commands are mainly used in business environments that have their computers behind massive amounts security (Firewalls) or are totally isolated from the outside world; sometimes even on different networks from the office computers. The Services that need to be activated in order for these commands to work, pose a security risk that the average user should not take lightly; the same goes for messing around with the system registry. The command line is provided as a tool for hands-on troubleshooting and problem solving; any use for vanity should be done with the utmost amount of care and understanding.

The first step towards achievement is not knowing where to tread, but where not to.

]]> By: Tobi http://drjunker.org/2008/05/20/turn-off-beep-when-changing-volume-in-windows/comment-page-1/#comment-2710 Tobi Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:40:35 +0000 http://drjunker.org/?p=111#comment-2710 Interesting. I hadn't heard about this before. I also have not tried it. Note that the commands mentioned in the previous post need to be entered at the command line. More information can, e.g., be found here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/kb00838671.aspx Interesting. I hadn’t heard about this before. I also have not tried it. Note that the commands mentioned in the previous post need to be entered at the command line. More information can, e.g., be found here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/kb00838671.aspx

]]> By: Jardy http://drjunker.org/2008/05/20/turn-off-beep-when-changing-volume-in-windows/comment-page-1/#comment-2709 Jardy Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:37:05 +0000 http://drjunker.org/?p=111#comment-2709 i found this somewhere. worked for me. .................. These commands assume administrative rights on the PC. To temporarily disable the PC Speaker beep: net stop beep To disable the PC Speaker beep for good (until you undo this setting): sc config beep start= disabled So, if you are bothered right now by PC Speaker beeps and want them to go away even after a reboot, run net stop beep and then run sc config beep start= disabled. i found this somewhere. worked for me.
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These commands assume administrative rights on the PC.

To temporarily disable the PC Speaker beep:
net stop beep

To disable the PC Speaker beep for good (until you undo this setting):
sc config beep start= disabled

So, if you are bothered right now by PC Speaker beeps and want them to go away even after a reboot, run net stop beep and then run sc config beep start= disabled.

]]> By: Z http://drjunker.org/2008/05/20/turn-off-beep-when-changing-volume-in-windows/comment-page-1/#comment-2611 Z Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:12:04 +0000 http://drjunker.org/?p=111#comment-2611 I'd opened and fiddled with so many different settings, and it wasn't until seeing your point about PC Speaker Volume that I was able to fix this annoying feature - Thank you! It was startling every single time I was at work with my headphones on, rocking away, and then needing to turn the volume up or down , way louder than the main volume setting. Thank you thank you! I’d opened and fiddled with so many different settings, and it wasn’t until seeing your point about PC Speaker Volume that I was able to fix this annoying feature – Thank you!
It was startling every single time I was at work with my headphones on, rocking away, and then needing to turn the volume up or down , way louder than the main volume setting.
Thank you thank you!

]]> By: Susan http://drjunker.org/2008/05/20/turn-off-beep-when-changing-volume-in-windows/comment-page-1/#comment-2597 Susan Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:04:49 +0000 http://drjunker.org/?p=111#comment-2597 Stef -- thank you, thank you! Stef — thank you, thank you!

]]> By: Melissa http://drjunker.org/2008/05/20/turn-off-beep-when-changing-volume-in-windows/comment-page-1/#comment-2486 Melissa Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:39:36 +0000 http://drjunker.org/?p=111#comment-2486 Thank God! That was soooo annoying and loud through headphones.... Thank God! That was soooo annoying and loud through headphones….

]]> By: Amy http://drjunker.org/2008/05/20/turn-off-beep-when-changing-volume-in-windows/comment-page-1/#comment-2485 Amy Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:52:29 +0000 http://drjunker.org/?p=111#comment-2485 Thanks Stef, u are the best. I love you. Thanks Stef, u are the best. I love you.

]]> By: Brian http://drjunker.org/2008/05/20/turn-off-beep-when-changing-volume-in-windows/comment-page-1/#comment-2445 Brian Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:22:17 +0000 http://drjunker.org/?p=111#comment-2445 Many computers do not have the PC speaker listed in the Properties dialog as described above. All hail Stef for the real correct answer! Many computers do not have the PC speaker listed in the Properties dialog as described above.

All hail Stef for the real correct answer!

]]> By: joe http://drjunker.org/2008/05/20/turn-off-beep-when-changing-volume-in-windows/comment-page-1/#comment-2443 joe Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:14:53 +0000 http://drjunker.org/?p=111#comment-2443 works. my ears owe you a debt of gratitude! works. my ears owe you a debt of gratitude!

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