Random Beeps while in sleep mode

Question

Dell Inspirion

Windows 11

When my PC goes into sleep mode it begins to sound alerts at varying intervals. (Sounds like hardware remove and add sounds.)

I have tried all the fixes I could find on the internet to no avail. My only work around is to mute my PC before I know I won't be using it for a while.

I was wondering if there is a windows log file that would list events happening while in sleep mode so I might identify the problem.

Thanks for any help.

Answer 1

Hello troutusa.

I'm Daniel, a Microsoft user like you. It is a pleasure to help you today. I know how frustrating it can be for you, but I will do my best to help you :)

I understand you want to remove "Beep" from your computer.

We can try something and see if it works.

Try following these steps below:

1. Press Windows key + R
2. Type: regedit
3. Locate the folder

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Sound

4. Find the Beep line and double-click on it. In the window that opens, change the value yes [yes] to no [no].
5. Restart your computer and see if this resolves.

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I hope I have helped you, have a great day.

Take care!

Answer 2

This sounds like it would turn off any beeps all the time. I only want it to stop beeping while it is in sleep mode, unless there are demons in my PC stealing bits. That I would want to know about, lol.

Thanks for the response

Answer 3

Thank you for the update. I am sorry that didn't work out either. Those are all what I could think of that might resolve the issue. But don't worry, this is a community of experts. I will release this question so another expert can pick up and provide fresh ideas for you.

Have a great day!

Answer 4

I have not contacted Dell thought I did use their support assist. I've focused on MS because I've read a number of reports from all different brands of PC's having similar/same problem.

Thanks for your response.

Answer 5

Hi TroutUSA. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

USB connect sound from PC during sleep has been solved before by updating Display adapter, which controls everything about sleep.

The Display driver is so important here that merely updating it is sometimes not enough. So let's try everything possible to get it working correctly:

First make sure you have updated the Display driver from the PC or Display adapter maker's Support Downloads web page for your exact model number, HP Serial Number or Dell Service Tag - from the sticker on the PC.

While there check also for newer chipset, BIOS/UEFI firmware (very important), network, sound, USB3 and other drivers, comparing to the ones presently installed in Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start Menu.

If necessary first remove the old driver using DDU https://www.wagnardsoft.com/content/ddu-guide-t... (not necessary with Microsoft Basic driver which is a placeholder if nothing else is available) and/or installing in Safe Mode with Networking (so you have internet), or Safe Mode, accessed by one of these methods: https://www.digitalcitizen.life/4-ways-boot-saf...

If new driver still won't install DDU see Lightning Leon's Answer here: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-US/subject/for...

If this doesn't give you the latest or ideal driver for what you need, compare it to the driver offered by the Intel driver update Utility here: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/...

or the Nvidia GeForce scanner here: https://www.nvidia.com/tr-tr/geforce/geforce-ex...

or the AMD autodect utility here: http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/windows/P...

For Display issues one fix that is working is to Roll back or Uninstall the Driver on the Display Device > Driver tab, restart PC to reinstall driver.

You can also try older drivers in Device Manager > Display device > Driver tab > Update Driver > Browse > Let Me Pick.

Then you will know you've tried everything in addition to Windows Update drivers.

Adjust the screen resolution until it fits and looks best at Settings > System > Display.

Feel free to ask back any questions. Please report back results for all steps given so I know what else to suggest if necessary.

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