Looking for a specific Windows setting: “Play a sound when turning the display on or off”

Question

I have accidentally changed this setting while adjusting other system or experience-related options, and I am no longer able to locate it.

I do not remember the exact page or category where it was changed, only that it was not in an audio-related section, and it appeared alongside other general system, visual, or experience settings.

Answer 1

The specific setting for "Play a sound when turning the display on or off" is not detailed in the provided context. However, it is often found in the system settings related to personalization or accessibility options in Windows. You might want to check under Settings > System > Sound or Settings > Ease of Access > Audio to see if it can be adjusted there. If you are unable to locate it, consider using the search feature in the Settings app to find audio-related options or display settings.

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References:

• Changed answer file settings for Windows 11
• Policy CSP - ADMX_ControlPanelDisplay
• Microsoft-Windows-Audio-VolumeControl
• Microsoft-Windows-Audio-AudioCore
• Sound Global API

Answer 2

Hi Ryu,

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A Forum.

In Windows 11, display power sounds are managed as part of the overall system sound scheme, rather than as an individual experience option. If your goal is to adjust or silence that sound, you can do so using the classic sound configuration:

• Press Win + R, type mmsys.cpl, and press Enter
• Open the Sounds tab
• Under Program Events, look for items such as System Notification, Device Connect, or similar system events
• You can set a specific event to None or assign a different sound, depending on your preference
• Also look for "Play Windows Startup sound"

I look forward to receiving your update. Let me know if you need further assistance, feel free to ask me by clicking "Add Comment" or "Add Answer" if you cannot add comment so your response will be visible. Thanks for your effort.

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