Windows 10: How do I save a Sound Scheme to use on another computer?

Somehow the custom sound scheme I saved reverted back to the default Windows 10 sounds.

I copied a folder of Windows 7 sounds to the c:\Windows\Media folder. Then I changed the individual sounds to point to the ones in the folder. (asterisk, critical stop, device disconnect, etc.)

When I started the PC yesterday, the sounds reverted back to the default sounds. The new saved scheme is still there in the drop-down list, but they now play the default sounds instead of the Win 7 sounds I have.

How do I save a sound scheme so I can revert back to it after another Windows hiccup, or when I reinstall Windows? Does saving a Windows Theme also save sounds that I can use on another computer? (or another Windows install)

Thanks in advance.

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Sound Schemes

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I would like to inform you that when you when you download any anything from the internet it be stored in the download folder.

I suggest you to follow the steps and check if it helps:

• 
  Press Windows+X key on the keyboard and hit
  Enter.
  
• 
  Click on Control panel and select
  Sound.
  
• 
  Click on Sound Tab.
  
• 
  Under Sound Scheme select
  No Sound.
  
• 
  Under the program event window select the program for which you want to change the sound scheme.
  
• 
  Then click on browse and in the left pane select
  downloads.
  

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

Thanks.

 

Cannot see all Advanced Sound Settings - Windows 10

Hi Steve,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Appreciate your interest in using Windows 10.

I would like to suggest you to follow the steps below to add sound schemes to the list:

• Open Advanced Sound Settings.
• Select any event option under “Program Events” and click on “Browse”.
• Select the sound scheme from the saved path and click on “Open”.
• Click on “Save As” and provide a name for the scheme and click on “OK”.
• Click on “Apply” and then “OK” to save the changes.

After adding the sound schemes to the list, select the required sound scheme and click on “OK”.

Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to write us back for any further assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

Sound Scheme not Working

Hi Gallahad47,


Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.


Could you please help me with the below questions:

1. Are you aware of any changes happened on the computer prior to this issue?
   
2. Which version of Windows you are using? (To check, type: winver in start menu and hit enter.)
   

I suggest you to follow the troubleshooting steps mentioned below:

Method 1: Check the system sound.

1. Tap on the Windows key on your keyboard.
2. Type: Volume Mixer.
3. Set the slider option for System sounds to
   high.
4. Now, close the window and check for the issue.
   

Method 2: Restore to defaults.

1. Press Windows and
   R key together on your Keyboard.
2. Type Control and hit enter.
3. Open Hardware and Sound > Choose Sound.
   
4. Click on Sounds tab.
5. Select Windows default under Sound schemes.
   
6. Click on Apply and Ok. Restart the computer and check for the issue.

Hope it helps.

Roohi Taj S

Microsoft Community - Moderator