Microsoft KB Archive/120057

= Adding RINGIN and RINGOUT for Chat =

Article ID: 120057

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q120057



WARNING: Using the Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system- wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of the Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.



SUMMARY
To add ringin and ringout to Chat, follow these steps to add entries to control panel sounds on a Windows NT or Windows NT Advanced Server:

 Start the Registry editor (REGEDT32.EXE). Find this key:

\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Sounds

 Choose Edit from the menu, then choose Add Value. Type Ringin . Choose the type Reg_SZ and select OK. Type ringin.wav, incoming call and select OK. Choose Edit from the menu, then choose Add Value. (Repeat of step 3.)</li> Type Ringout .</li> Choose the type Reg_SZ and select OK.</li> Type ringout.wav, outgoing call and select OK.</li></ol>

Close the Registry Editor, then shut down and restart your computer. When you open control panel sounds you should see entries for incoming and outgoing calls.

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Keywords: kbenv KB120057

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