You may not know but it is possible to customize Windows 10 by setting sounds and notifications It is one of the ways in which you can improve the experience of using your computer with this operating system, since being able to give your touch to the warning sounds is a possibility that you will surely be grateful for.
This operating system allows you to configure the notifications to your preference, but you can also customize the taskbar by putting a color that you like and pinning websites that you visit regularly.
Windows 10 is a comfortable and practical operating system for users with multiple tools to make work easier, this OS offers you tools like Sticky Notes to put reminders on your home screen.
What do I need to customize notifications in Windows 10?
If you want to customize notifications in Windows 10 with a sound other than those presented by the operating system in question, before carrying out the procedure, you will have to have said element on your computer.
In fact, it will have to be in “.WAV” format, otherwise Windows won’t recognize it. In case it is in another presentation, you can make use of a tool and perform the relevant conversion.
After you have the sound ready. You must proceed to locate it in the appropriate location, so you will have to open the “File Explorer”, the “Computer” section and then press “Local Disk”, “Windows” and finally “Media”.
This is the exact folder where the item will have to be copied, by completing this, you can now continue and perform the procedure to customize notifications in Windows 10.
How to make the adjustments?
The first thing you have to do to be able to customize notifications in Windows 10 is to open the “Start” of your computer, you can use the “Win” shortcut on your keyboard or click on the corresponding button on the taskbar.
control panel
Next, you have to locate and access the well-known “Control Panel”. Either through a quick search with that name or a manual search in the menu you opened earlier.
sound settings
When said window has emerged, you have to select the last option in the list, called “Sound”. It will have a representative icon of a loudspeaker or horn to its left.
Consequently, the window corresponding to the “Sound” status will open, where you will be able to appreciate it. At the top, a series of tabs, the one that interests you this time is the “Sound”, that is, the third option.
notifications
You have reached the section where all the adjustment modalities of sounds, notifications and other similar elements of the system are located, presented in the form of a list. Specifically in a section called “Program events”.
Now you must look down until you manage to find the “Notification” element. But be careful, because you should only press on the one that does not have any other addition to its name.
choose the sound
By selecting and shading this point you will see that the lower part is updated and the possibility of using the options located there is opened, where. Just below the title “Sound” you will have the opportunity to choose this.
System notification or custom sound
Precisely in the settings section of this notification sound there will be a drop-down bar where you will have the possibility to choose between the options that the system offers you to establish as a warning.
But, if you just want to use a custom sound. You only have to click on the “Examine” button that is located just to the right of the default options and the pointer to “Test” the result.
In this way, you have to navigate between the “File Explorer” and access the “Media” folder again, from where you can select the custom sound that you have previously placed there.
sound tests
After you choose the possible sound to install in your notifications, and before applying the changes, you will have the opportunity to hear the result. This through the “Test” button that will be in that window.
Apply the changes
Finally, and when you are happy with your choice, you can save the changes made by clicking on the “Apply” option, which will be in the lower right corner of the window in question.
Many tools or programs compatible with Windows 10 can be purchased by installing the Microsoft Store on your computer.
