Windows 10: Windows 10 1903 weird 'Asterisk' sound every hour and on same normal user actions part 2

This problem is not fixed, I still have it


https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-10-1903-weird-asterisk-sound-every-hour/9c177d6c-84c2-4908-b08f-7329859be65c


The only temp solution i found is to restart Windows Explorer process and it goes away but not for long, it's back after a day or even 5 minutes.

:)

 

Windows 10 1903 weird 'Asterisk' sound every hour and on some normal user actions

Hi,

After update to 1903 i get the 'Asterisk' sound every hour and i do not understand why.

All i could find is this:





As you can see 2 special logons, no other events logged of any type.

I get the same sound when doing some normal actions too:

1) Open sound settings from sys try

2) Open 'Sound Control Panel' from sound settings

3) Open anything from control panel

4) Save image from snipping tool

...

What is doing this? what should i disable? is driving me crazy.

Thanks

 

Windows 10 1903 weird 'Asterisk' sound every hour and on some normal user actions

Hi Daniel

My name is Andre Da Costa; an Independent Consultant, Windows Insider MVP and Windows & Devices for IT MVP. I'm here to help you with your problem.

I suggest you to run the Audio troubleshooter and check if it helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/f...

If the issue persists, then try to uninstall and re-install the audio driver.

Press Windows Logo Key+X. Click on Device Manager.

In the list of hardware categories, look for the device that you want to update, and then right-click on it to Uninstall.

Follow onscreen instructions to uninstall it.

To re-install, either you can restart the system or install the driver from the manufacturerís website (recommended as they will have updated drivers).

For reference:

Try all the steps provided in the link below and check if it helps.

Fix sound problems:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/f...

What is the make and model of your computer?

Click Start > Settings > Privacy > Microphone

Toggle on Allow apps to access your microphone

First, run the Playing audio troubleshoot - open Start > Settings > Update & security > Troubleshoot

Scroll down, select Playing audio

Click Run the troubleshooter

When complete, restart your computer then check if audio is working again.

Press Windows key + X

Click Device Manager

Press Windows key + X

Click Device Manager

Click the machine name at the top

Click Action menu

Click Scan for hardware changes

See if the sound controllers appear at the bottom.

If not, click the View menu then click

Show hidden devices

Expand Sound, video and game controllers

Right click your audio adapter

Click Properties

Click the Driver tab

Is there an option rollback?

If so, click it.

Also, check to make sure the audio driver is fully updated. This is often the problem when you upgrade to a new version of Windows 10. Sometimes reinstalling the latest available driver from the manufacturers website helps.

 

Windows 10 Action Center Stuck in Quiet Hours


Hi, I find this interesting (in a warped, twisted sort of way *Wink)
Set Quiet Hours in Windows 10 - Windows Help -


Set Quiet Hours in Windows 10

Applies to Windows 10
Quiet Hours are times of day when you don't want to be disturbed by notifications. How to set them up:

• 1. Click the Action Center icon on the taskbar.
• 2. Click Quiet hours.
  3. Set your Quiet Hours.

The last (3) seems to suggest there is a setting - but as you - and others- have observed it seems to be just an on/off button now.

E.g.
Windows 10: No scheduled Quiet Hours? - Windows Central Forums
I've not seen Quiet hours on, so can't comment on your other query, sorry.