Re: MSN Messenger 6 Alert Sounds Not Working

Charles Modica Wrote:
> Found and fixed. Used following solution:
>
> Click on the start button. Go to Run Type in regedit
>
> Once registry editor has opened up left click on the Hkey_Current_User
> key.
> In the right hand area you will find a binary string value that says
> Name: (default)
> Type: REG_SZ
> Data: VALUE NOT SET
>
> Now if your data does NOT say value not set simply right click on the
> default string and delete. Windows will immedately create you a new
> one. Restart your computer and you should hear sounds.
>
>
> Charlie wrote:
>
> I've got one computer that refuses to play alert sounds
> for contacts or messages. I get pop up windows with text
> above the system tray, but no sounds.
>
> The play sounds option is checked, there are sounds
> listed under MSN Messenger, the play button plays these
> sounds.
>
> I have uninstalled and reinstalled with no change. My
> sound card works, as AOL IM sounds play, MSN Messenger
> voice calls work, etc.
>
> Anything I can do or check RegEdit wise that maybe is
> preventing sounds?
>

Somebody help me, Please!
I am a new user to windows XP. I have some computer skills, but am not
a geek by any strech of the imagination. I performed all the sugested
fixes for the no sound upon new mail notification in outlook express. I
did the registry thing and my registry key already says VALUE NOT SET.
"What now?"
I set all the necessary checks in the sounds file of the control panel.
I checked the allow sounds for new mail from the drop down in outlook
express.
I'm pulling what there is left of my hair out. My computer is about a
week old and has never played sound for new mail notification in
outlook express. Everything else appears to be ok. Oh, no, wait, I also
can't get the notification on the task bar that says, if or how many,
new mail messages have come in. Can anyone help me out here?
rj


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