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How to Change the New Mail Sound in Windows

For Outlook and Windows Mail

By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 23, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail

What to Know

Make sure you close your email client before setting up new sound notifications.Open Control Panel > Sound > Change System Sounds > Sounds > New Mail Notification > under Sounds, choose sound > OK.If you can’t hear sound, open email client > File > Options > Mail > Message arrival > Play a sound. This article explains how to change the new mail sound in Windows. Instructions apply to Outlook or Windows Mail in Windows 10. Outlook Express and Windows Live Mail have been discontinued, but if you're using one of these legacy email clients, the process is similar. vladwel / iStock

How to Change the New Mail Sound in Windows

When you change your new mail sound in Windows, use one of the Windows built-in sounds or choose your own custom sound from an audio file. Close out of Outlook or Windows Mail and open Control Panel. Type Sound in the Search box. Select Change System Sounds. Select the Sounds tab. Select New Mail Notification. In older Windows versions, you'll look under Program Events for New Mail Notification. Under Sounds, select the drop-down arrow to choose an available Windows sound. Sounds must be in the WAV audio format, but try a free audio file converter if you want to use an MP3 or another audio format for your new mail sound. Alternatively, select Browse to choose a custom sound from your files. Navigate to your sound file, select it, and then select Open to add the sound. Once you've made your new mail sound choice, select OK.

If You Can' t Hear Your New Sound

If you can't hear the new mail sound even after changing it in the Control Panel, your email client may sound permissions disabled. Go to Outlook or Mail's File > Options menu and select the Mail tab. Under Message arrival, make sure to check Play a sound. If you don't see this option, try the Tools > Options menu, within the General tab, for the Play sound when new messages arrive option. Make sure it's checked. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Reset All Audio Settings in Windows 11 How to Access Free Windows Mail in Gmail Enable or Disable the New Mail Sound in Windows Mail How to Open, Edit, and Convert EMAIL Files How to View a Message in HTML With Express and Live Mail How to Change the Mail Notification Sound in iOS Mail How to Get Gmail Sound Notifications How to View a Sent Message's Bcc Recipients in Windows Mail How to Change the Alarm Sound on iPhone How to Change the Default Font and Size in Outlook How to Send a Photo Gallery in Windows Live Mail How to Show Email Headers in Windows Mail and Outlook How to Fix Incorrect Windows 11 Audio Icons How to Delete Email Accounts in Outlook or Windows Mail How to Get Alerts for New Replies in a Thread with iOS Mail How to Change Android Notification Sounds Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies