In addition to Brad's advice, she could even make her own personalized wav file using C:\WINDOWS\SNDREC32.EXE,
assuming she has a microphone. Then have her place it in the \Windows\Media folder, which is where Windows
default sounds are kept. Sound Recorder is a very cool little program, especially for this type of
application.
Al Thompson
Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] Louder Mail Warnings
Brad wrote:
> Ian,
> In control panel, Sounds, select the "New mail notification" and put in what
> ever racket you like. A .wav or any audio file will work.
>
> Brad Loomis
> Morro Bay, CA
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> Does anyone know if it's possible to use a customised warning sound in
> Outlook Express 5.5 (W98SE), instead of the polite little bleep that is the
> default notification of mail arrival?
>
> A customer has a noisy office, where she doesn't spend much time at her
> desk, and would like a more audible signal to tell her the postie has been.
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