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fuzzy_v
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How to disable system sound for RDP users?

We are having problem with users that connect trough RDP. They hear the system BLEEP all the time.

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cheeko
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Create this registry entries for your users:

\[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Sound]

"Beep"="no"

"ExtendedSounds"="no"

or order that hotifx:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;901115

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ReverendDeuce
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This can be shut off on the server much easier...

Launch Administrative Tools / Terminal Services Configuration on the Terminal Server. Then go to the "Client Settings" tab. The last set of options includes "Disable the following:" and check "Audio mapping" to disable sound.

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cheeko
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as far as i know, the beep is not covered by "Audio mapping", but don't nail me on this one ...

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