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Windows XP and Tweak UI

Don't Beep On an Error!

SUMMARY: Stop beeping whenever something goes wrong in Windows XP.


 

Normally, when a system or application error occurs, Windows XP plays an error sound as it displays the error message. If you'd like to turn this sound off, do the following:

1. Download and run Tweak UI for Windows XP using the tips mentioned in MalekTips.
2. Click the "General" link.
3. In the right pane, uncheck "Beep on errors".
4. Click "OK".



 

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