Windows lets you change the default sounds to anything you’d like.

Here’s how to change Windows 11’s system sounds.

There’s two alternative ways to access Sound parameters.

The Windows 11 taskbar with Windows Start visible.

Scroll down to Advanced and tapMore sound tweaks.

This will launch the Sound controls window.

This tab displays a list of Program Events.

The Windows 11 System menu with the Sound menu visible.

pick the event you want to change.

Once the event is selected, you’ll find new drop-down menu at the bottom of the window.

you’re able to grab the drop-down menu to net net app available sounds.

The Windows 11 Sound menu with More sound settings visible.

Alternatively, you could tapBrowseand navigate File Explorer to add custom sounds.

The sound must be aWAV file.

opt for file and selectOpen.

The Windows 11 Sound settings window with the Sounds tab visible.

Once finished, tapOKto store your options.

Most Windows 11 system sounds can be changed in this menu.

The Windows Startup sound, also known as the start sound or boot sound.

The Windows 11 Sound settings window with Program Events visible.

This is the sound that plays when Windows starts.

Windows 11 does not include an option to change the Windows 11 startup sound.

SelectNo Soundsfrom the drop-down menu.

The Windows 11 Sound settings menu with a list of available sounds visible.

TapOKto wrap up the window and store your tweaks.

How Do I Change My Windows 11 Sound Scheme?

Creating multiple Sound Scheme lets you switch between groups of sounds without manually changing each sound individually.

The Windows 11 Sound settings window with Play Windows Startup sound visible..

To save a new Sound Scheme, tap theSave As…button next to the Sound Scheme drop-down menu.

jot down in a name for your sound scheme and then tapOK.

The Sound Scheme will now appear in the drop-down menu.

The Windows 11 Sound settings menu with Sound Scheme drop-down visible.

you might activate it by selecting it in the drop-down menu.

Once finished, tapOKto keep your configs and terminate the window.

The option to customize Windows' sound parameters is a great way to personalize your PC.

The Sound settings window open with the No Sounds drop-down option visible.

FAQ

Change Windows 10 system soundsfromSettings>System>Sound>Sound Control Panel>Sounds.

Or, useBrowseto upload a custom sound.

The Windows 11 Sound settings window with the Sound Scheme drop-down menu visible.

The Windows 11 Sound settings window used to save a Sound Scheme.

The Windows 11 Sound settings window open and the Sound Scheme drop-down menu opened with a scheme selected.