Enable ShowSounds in Windows XP

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Enable ShowSounds in Windows XP

created by ares, 26. 03. 2012

ShowSounds is an accessibility feature which instructs programs that usually convey information only by sound to also provide all information visually, such as by displaying text captions or informative icons. This procedure tells you how to turn on ShowSounds through Accessibility Options in Control Panel.

Inputs / Conditions / Prerequisites

Windows XP

Steps

1
On the Start menu:
- Select Control Panel.
2
In Control Panel:
- Be sure you are in Classic View (all Control Panel icons are showing).
- If not, under Control Panel in the left pane, select Switch to Classic View.
- Select Accessibility Options.
3
In the Accessibility Options dialog box:
- Select the Sound tab.
4
On the Sound tab:

To turn on ShowSounds:
- Select the Use ShowSounds check box.
- Select OK.
Note: To turn off ShowSounds, clear the Use ShowSounds check box.
5
To close Control Panel:
- Select the Close button.

Outputs

Enabled ShowSounds in Windows XP

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