While using the computer for certain tasks windows plays sounds to alert the user. These are usually uneccessary e.g.
windows startup sound. By disabling these sounds it should improve pc performance.
Select Start and Run.
Type in 'mmsys.cpl' and press OK.
Select the 'Sounds' tab.
Set the 'Sound scheme' combo box to 'No Sounds'.
Select OK.
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