Ever been startled by a loud “DING!” while watching a movie or giving a presentation? You’re not alone! Windows 10 loves to let us know it’s alive and active—with notification and volume sounds. But fear not! Turning off these sounds isn’t magic. It’s simple, and we’re going to walk you through it in a fun, bite-sized way.
Why Turn Off System Sounds?
- Fewer distractions during work or study
- No interruption during movies and music
- A more peaceful computing experience
Ready to shut the system up? Let’s go!
Step 1: Open the Sound Settings
This is your command center. Here’s how to get to it:
- Click the Start button (that little Windows logo at the bottom left).
- Type Sound.
- Click on “Sound Settings” from the search results.
Step 2: Control System Sounds
Now that you’re inside Sound Settings, let’s tell your computer to quiet down.
- Scroll down and look for “Sound Control Panel” on the right. Click it. A small window will pop up.
- Go to the “Sounds” tab at the top.
- In the dropdown menu under “Sound Scheme”, select “No Sounds”.
- If you don’t see it, just manually go through the “Program Events” list and select “None” for each one.
- Click “Apply” and then “OK”.
Pouf! No more dings, blips, or chimes from your system notifications!
Step 3: Kill the Volume Popup Sound (Adjusting System Volume)
Ever notice that tiny beep when you change the volume with your keyboard? That one’s sneaky. But we can fix it too.
- Right-click on the Sound icon in the taskbar (next to the clock).
- Select “Sounds”. Yep, this takes you to the same place from Step 2.
- Scroll under the “Program Events” list. Find “Default Beep” or “System Notification”.
- Select each, one at a time, and change the Sounds dropdown box to “None”.
- Click “Apply” and then “OK” again.
Goodbye, keyboard volume beep!
Step 4: Disable Action Center Notifications (If You Want Total Silence)
If you want Windows to be absolutely quiet—even the visual pop-ups—this step is your best friend.
- Press Windows Key + I to open Settings.
- Click on “System”.
- Select “Notifications & actions” from the sidebar.
- Under “Get notifications from apps and other senders”, toggle it Off.
No more visual distractions or noises. Total computer zen.
Step 5: Take Control App by App
Maybe you want emails to ding but not calendar alerts? No problem!
- In the “Notifications & actions” panel, scroll down to see a list of apps.
- Click on the app you want to mute.
- Turn off “Play a sound when a notification arrives”.
Fancy, right? Total customization.
Extra Tip: Turn Off Touch Sounds (for Tablet Mode)
Using a touchscreen device? Those tap sounds can be extra annoying.
- Open the Start Menu and type “Tablet Settings”.
- Click on “Change tablet settings”.
- Under “Touch feedback”, turn off sounds or feedback.
Now your fingers can dance silently across the screen.
Oops! I Want Sounds Back!
No worries—you’re not stuck in silence forever.
- Go back to Sound Settings.
- Head to the “Sounds” tab.
- Under “Sound Scheme”, choose “Windows Default”.
- Click “Apply”, then “OK”.
And just like that, the familiar sounds return like little audio hugs!
Bonus Round: Mute Windows Sounds with Volume Mixer
Did you know Windows has a secret mixer? It’s true!
- Right-click the Speaker icon in your taskbar.
- Select “Open Volume Mixer”.
- Find the slider labeled “System Sounds” and pull it all the way down.
Slick, subtle, and oh-so-satisfying.
Final Thoughts
Windows 10 is pretty smart—but sometimes, it talks too much. Thankfully, you now know how to:
- Mute all notifications
- Silence system beeps
- Choose which apps get to make noise
- Use the volume mixer like a pro
Whether you’re working, watching, or just craving digital peace, muting system sounds is a game-changer. Plus, you can always bring them back if you miss those beepy little friends.
Enjoy the silence!