Can't test system sounds in Windows 8.1

curt jugg

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My system sounds work fine: if I navigate to the folder c:\windows\media and double-click on a particular sound it plays correctly. However, if I go to Control Panel\Sound and select the "Sounds" tab none of the system sounds responds when I click on the green "Test" button. Can anyone suggest how I can put this right, please?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer
Right-click the sound icon in taskbar, open mixer, and verify that system sounds are not turned off/down. This would still allow those sounds to work if you accessed them directly in a folder.

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
That was exactly the problem! Many thanks indeed for your very helpful reply.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer
Wonderful! Also, thank you for that acknowledgement as well.

Cheers,

my2cents
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
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