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Mute notification sounds for one app in Windows 11

Stop one Windows app making alert sounds while preserving its visible notifications.

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Here’s how to do it.

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  1. 01Open Start > Settings > System > Notifications.
  2. 02Select the relevant app under app notification settings.
  3. 03Turn off the Play a sound when a notification arrives option if shown.
  4. 04Keep Show notification banners enabled if you still want visual alerts.

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Some apps provide their own sound controls. Device and Windows version can affect available options.

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