Windows 10: What is Windows Default.wav?

Discus and support What is Windows Default.wav? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I've been deeply troubled in attempting to decipher the purpose of this audio file. I assumed it would have been mapped to the "Default Beep" eventMost... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by André Fertig de Oliveira, Jan 22, 2025.

  1. ANDRé FERTIG DE OLIVEIRA
    André Fertig de Oliveira Win User

    What is Windows Default.wav?


    I've been deeply troubled in attempting to decipher the purpose of this audio file. I assumed it would have been mapped to the "Default Beep" eventMost system sounds have just been replaced with Windows Background.wav and Windows Foreground.wav by 11 so I booted up a W7 VM to see what the legacy mapping was, and to my surprise I found the "Default Beep" sound, which I expected to be the home of Windows Default.wav, was actually mapped to... Windows Ding.wav? Ok, but what's Windows Default.wav for then? I didn't find any events mapped to it, I couldn't find anything online, I even looked back i

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    André Fertig de Oliveira, Jan 22, 2025
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  2. BILLION DEBBARMA
    Billion Debbarma Win User

    Windows 10 keeps resetting my Default Programs for .wav and internet.

    Hi Carey,



    Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for posting your query.

    Sorry for the inconvenience caused to you.



    To understand the issue better, I would like to know how did you set the .wav files default to Windows Media Player?
    Please elaborate the steps.



    For now let’s try simple troubleshooting steps and check if this helps in resolving the issue. Follow the below steps.


    • On the Windows search bar type default program and select
      Default Program.

    • Click on Default app and click on
      Choose default app by file type.

    • Locate for the .wav, click next to it and select
      Windows media player.


    If the issue still persist, if might be possible that the user account is corrupt. I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue still persist. Visit the below link to create new user account.

    Manage User Accounts in Windows - Microsoft Support



    Hope this helps. Keep posting us with the status we will be glad to help you.
     
    Billion Debbarma, Jan 22, 2025
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  3. MARTIN BAR
    Martin Bar Win User
    Can't open .wav files, some .mp3's with Windows 10 Creators Update

    Hi,

    Checking some sound settings may help resolve the issue. First, let's set Windows Media player to be the default program for WAV files to see if it helps. Follow the steps below:

    • Open Settings.
    • Click Default apps, then select Choose default apps by file type.
    • Locate .wav, then change default program to Windows Media Player.
    • Try to open the .wav files to test.
    If anything comes up, don't hesitate to get back to us anytime.
     
    Martin Bar, Jan 22, 2025
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  4. HSEHESTEDT
    hsehestedt Win User

    What is Windows Default.wav?

    How to make Windows Media Player Default

    Welcome to TenForums!

    I'm not familiar with the syntax that you may be using, but does it include the executable name? If so, just replace the VLC executable with wmplayer.exe.

    If the goal is to change the default player for .wav files, follow these steps:

    1) Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Default apps > Choose default app by file type
    2) Locate .WAV in the list and select the app to be used to open this type of file by default.
     
    hsehestedt, Jan 22, 2025
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