Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: How do I change the sound of an event in Windows?

A: Follow these steps:

1. On your screen, locate and click the Start button. From the Start menu, point to Settings then click Control Panel.

2. In Control Panel, double-click the Sounds icon.

3. At the Sounds Properties window, in the Events box, select the event to which you'd like to add a sound. You can scan the list and locate what events currently have sounds assigned to them, such as Start Windows. A speaker icon identifies Events with sounds assigned.

4. In the Name box, select the sound you want to hear when the event occurs.

5. Windows 95 and Windows 98 include several sound schemes. You can create a scheme that is used with your own chosen sounds and save it by clicking the Save As button.
   • If you click the Save As button it will bring up the Save Scheme As window. In the box, type the name you would like to assign the sound scheme.
   • Click the OK button.

6. Click the OK button when you are finished.