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Changes between Initial Version and Version 1 of FAQ_StopTheBeeps


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May 28, 2011, 3:46:43 AM (15 years ago)
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Fred T. Hamster
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  • FAQ_StopTheBeeps

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     1== Stop the Beeps ==
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     3Some Windows operating systems still insist on using the speaker inside the computer case to make horrid sounding beeps.
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     5This can drive oneself and one's office mates quite mad.  Silence is golden.
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     7The steps are quite simple.  They work on Windows XP at least.
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     9* Go to ''Control Panel'', choose ''System'', then ''Hardware'', and finally the ''Device Manager''.
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     11* Choose ''Show hidden devices'' under the section ''Non- Plug & Player drivers''
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     13* Right click on ''Beep'' and disable it.
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     15This should cure it!
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     17Here's an article on how to disable the beeps which might have been our source material for the above steps...
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     19[http://www.itworld.com/nl/win_admin_tips/02012002 Stop the Beeps]