Windows 10: Windows 10 custom Sound Schemes not working

I have noticed many people have had problems with not being able to set a custom sound scheme on Windows 10.


I have found a solution/workaround to the problem.


Be sure to move the audio file(s) into this directory first:



"C:\Windows\Media\"



And then once they are moved into that folder, you will be able to successfully hear your custom sounds in Windows 10!


Enjoy!

:)

 

Windows 10 custom Sound Schemes not working

I'm having the very same problem.

Method One didn't resolve the issue.

I don't know why you'd suggest Method 2. There is clearly nothing wrong with our sound drivers. The sounds are playing; Windows 10 is not accepting the instruction to implement the modified sound scheme.

Method 3 directs to a page that does not exist.

 

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

 

Windows 10 custom Sound Schemes not working

Hi,

Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it helps.

Method 1

Check if the Windows Audio Manager Service is running. To do so, follow these steps:

• 
  Press Windows key + R.
  
• 
  Type “Services.msc” and press
  Enter.
  
• 
  Double-click Windows Audio Manager.
  
• 
  Set the Startup type of Windows Audio Manager to
  Manual.
  
• 
  Click Start to start the service. Click
  OK.
  

Method 2

I suggest you to try updating the Sound drivers check if it works for you. Follow the steps to update the sound driver:

• Press Windows Key + X key and click Device Manager.
• Expand ‘Sound, Video and Game Controllers’.
  
• Right-click on the Sound device listed and click on ‘Update Driver Software’.
• Select the option to automatically search for the updated driver software.
• Restart the computer after its updated and verify.

Try to access the device manufacturer's website and download and install the latest chipset and sound drivers.



Method 3: Run SFC Scan

System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files. Run the System File Checker (SFC) scan to fix any corrupted files. Follow these steps:

https://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833?wa=wsignin1.0

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.