Adding RINGIN and RINGOUT for Chat

 Last reviewed: August 13, 1997
Article ID: Q120057

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5 and 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5 and 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

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:

  1. Start the Registry editor (REGEDT32.EXE).

  2. Find this key: 

          \HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Sounds

  3. Choose Edit from the menu, then choose Add Value.

  4. Type "Ringin".

  5. Choose the type Reg_SZ and select OK.

  6. Type "ringin.wav, incoming call" and select OK.

  7. Choose Edit from the menu, then choose Add Value. (Repeat of step 3.)

  8. Type "Ringout".

  9. Choose the type Reg_SZ and select OK.

  10. Type "ringout.wav, outgoing call" and select OK.

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.

Additional query words: prodnt
Keywords : ntconfig nthowto ntregistry NTSrvWkst kbenv
Version : 3.1 3.5 3.51 4.0
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: August 13, 1997
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