Windows 10: Sound scheme has no sound playing

So i have an issue, where i make a custom sound scheme, but no sound plays. Yes my sound drivers work since i was able to play music, it's just the sounds that don't play. This only happens when i choose the 'browse' button and select a .wav file. I don't know if it's the wrong bitrate, or channel. But if i make a new custom scheme and use the sounds in the list, it works. Here is a screenshot

:)

 

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.

 

Windows 10 custom Sound Schemes not working

I change the Sounds Scheme in Windows 10, "Test" and required sound plays, click apply and ok and then when for instance I get a new E Mail the Windows default sound plays and not the sound I've applied - any suggestions appreciated

 

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