From 4323bd97212606604ff27c40961f1c0fc093f072 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Michael Campagnaro Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2023 12:17:03 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Add a note about disabling the annoying windows alert sound --- windows/readme.md | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/windows/readme.md b/windows/readme.md index 8261f8e..57f34d1 100644 --- a/windows/readme.md +++ b/windows/readme.md @@ -5,6 +5,13 @@ * Change PC name and reboot * Open settings -> System -> About -> Rename this PC +* Disable the annoying Windows alert sound that plays when doing things like using a terminal, hitting tab to autocomplete and it has no match. + * Open C:/windows/media + * Find `Windows Background.wav` + * Right-click -> Properties -> Security -> Advanced -> Change Owner from `TrustedInstaller` to your user account -> Apply + * Back in the previous Security tab, click Edit to change permisisons -> add your user account and grant all permissions + * Now you can delete the file or rename it. + * Disable `Enhance Pointer Precision`: * Mouse Properties -> Pointer Options -> Motion section