Windows 10: Why is Windows 10 playing sound when I lock my computer, and how to disable this feature

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  1. Why is Windows 10 playing sound when I lock my computer, and how to disable this feature


    Why is Windows 10 playing sound when I lock my computer, and how to disable this feature. I work for a law firm and I don't listen to anything on my PC at all, and have everything muted. So why does audio play when I lock my PC?! This could be a serious HIPAA violation should the PC automatically 'read aloud' client documents or play audio from an online meeting that I'm not listening to, but reading the CC and notes of. I need to know how to keep the computer from un-muting my audio, because I doen't want to be stuck with a $50,000 fee for a HIPAA violation, as a result of a design flaw from Windows 10.


    It's my firm's policy to have the PC lock automatically when there isn't any activity for about 3 minutes, so this could occur more than once. I only just noticed because I had to rush to the restroom and locked my PC as I left. To my horror, the meeting I was reading was playing out loud. What if a surprise inspection occurred while I was away?!

    :)
     
    PatrickEdwards4, Jan 15, 2020
    #1

  2. Windows 10: How to disable lock screen to show login screen directly.

    Hi Edward,



    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



    This issue might occur if lock screen feature is enabled on the computer.



    To assist you better, please provide us the information below:

    • What is the edition of Windows 10 installed on the computer?

    I suggest you to follow the steps below to disable the lock screen and check if it helps.

    How to disable Lock screen on Windows 10 group policy:

    If wanted to turn off lock screen pictures, then I suggest you to follow the steps below to turn off lock screen pictures through group policy editor.

    1. Press Windows Key + R Key.

    2. Type "gpedit.msc" without the quotes in the run box and hit on
    Enter Key.

    3. Then follow the path below:

    Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Personalization

    4. Now on the right side, Double click that
    Do not display the lock screen
    option.

    5. Set the option as Enabled.

    6. Click on Apply and then click on
    Ok.

    7. Close Group policy editor and restart your computer.

    Note: The above steps is applicable to Windows 10 pro version.



    Please get back to us with an update on issue with disabling lock screen on the computer, we will be happy to help.



    Thank you.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Jan 15, 2020
    #2
  3. Unable to play sound in Windows 10

    Hi Larry,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    Let’s try below steps and check if it helps:


    • Press (Windows + X) and select
      control panel


    • Click on the Sound icon.

    • Under play back devices, right click on an empty area and place a check mark on “Show Disabled Devices” and “Show disconnected Devices.

    • You will now see the disabled audio devices with the arrow pointing down on them.

    • Right click on each listed disabled audio device that you want to enable, click on
      Enable and set it as default.

    • Click OK to close the Sound window.

    • Restart the computer and check the result.
    If the issue persists you can try the below steps and check if it helps:

    Check if any of the sound items in the device manager is disabled. If yes, then enable it. To do this, try these steps.


    • Go to Device manager.

    • Expand Sound, video and game controllers’ item.

    • Right click the sub sound items and click
      enable.

    • Restart the computer and check the result.
    I suggest you to run the hardware and sound troubleshooter
    and check if it helps.


    • Type “Troubleshoot” without quotes in search and click on
      Troubleshooting in the results displayed on the left side of the screen.

    • In the new window, click
      Hardware and Sound
      .

    • In the list of options, click on
      Hardware and Devices.

    • Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.
    Hope it helps. Please reply to us with the status of the issue.
     
    Anil Madishetty, Jan 15, 2020
    #3
  4. Why is Windows 10 playing sound when I lock my computer, and how to disable this feature

    Windows 10: How to disable lock screen to show login screen directly.

    That worked!

    Thank you very much!

    cs
     
    chasedward, Jan 15, 2020
    #4
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