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Ontheroad

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I'm trying to change the sound of this countdown timer

Screenshot 2026-01-25 101543.webp


Changing these doesn't work

Screenshot 2026-01-25 101811.webp



I can't find anything here that applies

Screenshot 2026-01-25 101732.webp

Nothing here either
Screenshot 2026-01-25 101953.webp

Where is the setting for this???
 
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Gee, I can't find any sound settings for the (countdown) timer(s) either.
 

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The closest thing I can find: (don't know about the sound?) post back with results, cheers:
Play watch on You tube above
 

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Yes, that's the app I'm using. It works fine but I can't change the sound.
 

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See if your audio driver is updated? That was an issue another user had.......
 

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    12GB
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    Cirrus Speakers High Definition Audio
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restarting your PC, checking physical cable connections, and ensuring the correct output device is selected in Settings > System > Sound. If issues persist, run the audio troubleshooter, update or reinstall audio drivers via Device Manager, and disable audio enhancements.
 

My Computer

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    Windows 11 25H2 (OS Build 26200.8655)
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    Dell
    CPU
    Processor: 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1135G7 @ 2.40G
    Motherboard
    64-bit operating system Dell 0XMF7W
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel R Iris R XE Graphics family
    Sound Card
    Cirrus Speakers High Definition Audio
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    Generic PnP monitor
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    1920 x 1080
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    NVMe 670p SSDPEKNU512GZ NVMe I NTEL 512GB
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    cheap
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    Logitech wireless mouse
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    16 Mps download
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    Google Chrome
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    Security: Microsoft Defender & Malwarebytes Premium (with browser guard)
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    Dell model: Inspiron 15 3511
remover said:
See if your audio driver is updated? That was an issue another user had.......
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remover said:
restarting your PC, checking physical cable connections, and ensuring the correct output device is selected in Settings > System > Sound. If issues persist, run the audio troubleshooter, update or reinstall audio drivers via Device Manager, and disable audio enhancements.
Click to expand...

Change the sound not that they do not have any sound.

Ontheroad said:
I'm trying to change the sound of this countdown timer
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Ontheroad​


I believe the one you want to change is Alarm09.wav in the C:\Windows\Media folder.

Take the sound you like and name it Alarm09 and rename the current Alarm09.wav to Alarm09.wav.bak or something.

Test it out.

EDIT: In the registry this file is referred to for the looping sound notification so perhaps you could just change it there what file to use instead of renaming a file.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\AppEvents\Schemes\Apps\.Default\Notification.Looping.Alarm9
 
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I couldn't fine C:Windows\Media folder, but I did find a different timer at the Microsoft store that allows sound selection and has an analog face which I prefer. Windows Clock uninstalled, Free Timer installed and in operation.
 

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    Windows 11
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    PC/Desktop
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    Gigabyte / self built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9700K CPU @ 3.60GHz (3.60 GHz)
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Pro WIFI
    Memory
    32GB 2133MT/s
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDEA GeForce RTX 2060
    Sound Card
    -
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    BENQ
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    5.46TB
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    Coolermaster
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    Be Quiet
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    Coolermaster
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    Firefox, Duck Duck Go
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    Malwarebytes
remover said:
The closest thing I can find: (don't know about the sound?) post back with results, cheers:
Play watch on You tube above
Click to expand...

Did you watch that video? It’s only 1 minute long. Has zero to do wit the issue.

remover said:
restarting your PC, checking physical cable connections, and ensuring the correct output device is selected in Settings > System > Sound. If issues persist, run the audio troubleshooter, update or reinstall audio drivers via Device Manager, and disable audio enhancements.
Click to expand...

? They want to change the sound. That’s all.

Ontheroad said:
but I did find a different timer at the Microsoft store
Click to expand...

It’s a shame that something as simple as a sound in a Microsoft app, cannot be changed.
 

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Ontheroad said:
I couldn't fine C:Windows\Media folder, but I did find a different timer at the Microsoft store that allows sound selection and has an analog face which I prefer. Windows Clock uninstalled, Free Timer installed and in operation.
Click to expand...


I had a poke around in C:\Program Files\WindowsApps, needed to change permissions and take ownership of that folder... I would not advise.
No .wav or .mp3 file can be found to match the sound. Could be another extension or it could be locked into a .pri file.
Your decision to change the Timer App is a good one.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8655
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    PC/Desktop
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    Sin-built 2013
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
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    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
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    Onboard thingy
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    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Touch Screen Tablet
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    All over the place
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    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
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    Silverstone 1500
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    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
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    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
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    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
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    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / Mx Air Cordless
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    2000/500Mbps
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    All sorts
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    Kaspersky Premium
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    TP-Link BE9300 WiFi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 (Archer TBE550E)
    TP-Link TX201 V1 2.5GB Lan

    Grandstream HT812 - VoIP
    ASUS DSL-AX82U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-AC68U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-BE88U Router

    Brother MFC-L2880DW Printer

    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8655
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7 14IRL8 - 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
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