Windows 10: I have started to hear a sound signal every 15 seconds or so and it seems to be independent...

I have started to hear a sound signal every 15 seconds or so and it seems to be independent of what I am doing.


I have tried to turn the sound to "None" for things like receiving mail. that did not help.


Then I used the Control Panel > Sounds and selected no system sounds, but I still get the repeated sound anyway. The sound volume and mute in the taskbar does not affect it any.

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Sound mutes for 15 second when notification pops up.

Hi Jeff,

Please answer the following questions to get a better clarity on the issue.

• 
  Did you made any changes to the Computer prior to the issue?
  
• 
  What is the make and model of the Computer?
  

This issue could have happened due to any outdated drivers. I suggest you to update your sound drivers by following the below steps and check if the issue still persist.

• 
  Select the Start button, type
  Device Manager, then select it from the list of results.
  
• 
  Expand Sound, video and game controllers, then right-click on the sound card icon, and select
  Update Driver Software.
  
• 
  Select Search automatically for updated driver software.
  
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  If Windows doesn’t find a new driver, you can try looking for one on the device manufacturer’s website and follow their instructions.
  

If the issue still persist, please try the steps in the below article and check if the issue can be resolved.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...eac-4566-867a-98d2761a770d/fix-sound-problems



Let us know if you need further assistance, we will be glad to help you.

 

sound

Hi,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

As per the description I understand that you are unable to hear the email notification sound.

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

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  Go to Control Panel Items
  
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  Click on Sound.
  
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  Click on Sounds Tab.
  
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  Click on Desktop Mail Notification.
  
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  Click TEST.
  
• 
  Click OK.
  

And check if you are able to hear the email notification sound.

Please let us know if you need further assistance.

Thank you.

 

Good surround sound headset

I know you say you're not that guy, but stepping into the $250+ range really brings a change in build quality that might have you never having to buy another set. Otherwise, getting 6 speakers with decent sound in a headset is hard, and that's what you are asking for, and I have no suggestions, but just a bump up the list. *Stick Out Tongue