Disabling USB sounds will not affect the normal function of your USB devices — only the audible alert will be removed.
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When you connect or disconnect a USB device (such as a flash drive, keyboard, mouse, or charging cable), Windows plays a default chime to confirm the action. If you find these USB connection sounds unnecessary or distracting, you can disable them using the steps below.
Windows will now prioritize your choice even when a new USB device is introduced. Disable USB Selective Suspend disable usb sound
Right-click your preferred device and select Set as Default Device.
Right-click it again and select Set as Default Communication Device.
Expand the section labeled Sound, video and game controllers. Disabling USB sounds will not affect the normal
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How to Disable USB Sound Notifications and Audio Devices in Windows
He dug deeper into the . He clicked Change plan settings , then Change advanced power settings . He found the USB settings and expanded the USB selective suspend setting . He realized Windows was "putting his ports to sleep" to save power, causing the constant cycling. He switched it to Disabled . Windows will now prioritize your choice even when
He tried the logical first step. He opened the , navigated to Hardware and Sound , and clicked on Sound . In the pop-up window, he found the Sounds tab. He scrolled through the long list of "Program Events" until he saw them: Device Connect and Device Disconnect .
For a more "hardwired" approach that ensures a USB device never initializes its audio drivers, use the Device Manager. Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager.
This prevents Windows from using that specific USB port or device for audio. Use Device Manager for a Permanent Fix