Solved Problem with my computer making the Windows Error sound?

[Redlion777]

Hi, Recently my computer started making a noise intermittently. The frequency has increased to a point where it is getting extremely annoying, (about once every 75 seconds).

I have gone through all the sounds on my Sound Scheme and have isolated it to the Windows Error sound listed under Windows Asterisk. But I have not been able to detect what Windows Error is causing this. Everything appears to be running properly.

I would love to know if I am alone out here or if anyone else has run into this problem and if so, how did you resolve it!

 

[fireberd]

This would appear to not be a "Sound Problem" this section, but rather some application is generating the sound, or its a real problem, that you haven't found yet.

 

[Redlion777]

Can you clarify your point

Well, yes I am sure you are correct, but what's your point?

Are you saying that I should post this under a different section instead of Sound and Audio? I posted it here because the problem I am having is an annoying sound

There isn't anything obvious, other than the annoying beeps. And all my software appears to function properly.

 

[fireberd]

I suggested another section because its not a problem with your PC's sound card (or integrated sound) but rather an apparent issue that some program is generating the sound. The programs may be functioning properly, but the beep that is being generated is for some other reason than an error.

Start by looking at what programs are in startup and what is in the "Notification Area' (Used to be called Sys Tray) in the lower right of the task bar. One of those may be the culprit. Look at what is in the start up folder and what is in the startup in the System Configuration (msconfig) Startup section.

Another possibility is some type of RF interference getting into the speaker system. Does it do it with a headphone too?

 

[Redlion777]

Thanks Fireberd,

I have checked my Notification Area, Task Manager, and msconfig. Nothing new there, which makes sense because I haven't installed any new programs. The programs on my computer have been on there for several months. Out of the blue, this problem just started 3 days ago.

I do not have a headphone, so I don't know know whether the problem exists when using a headphone.

I understand why you are saying it's not a sound problem, but this forum looked like the most appropriately titled forum in which to post my question!

 

[fireberd]

You don't have a headset, but do you have a set of earbuds such as come with many MP3 players? They will work. Also disconnect your speakers from the PC, leave them powered on and see if you still hear the beep.

Do a malware/spyware scan (with an up to date scanner) and see if that shows up anything. If you don't have a malware program, download Malwarebytes and run a scan with that (Malwarebytes is the main program that most security experts suggest and use).

Malwarebytes : Free anti-malware download

 

[Redlion777]

I can't disconnect the speakers, I'm using an HP Pavilion dv7 laptop with integral speakers.

When I use my earbuds, I only hear the beep in one ear

I am running the latest versions of Avira AntiVir Personal 10.2 (real time protection turned on), Lavasoft's AdAware and Advanced SystemCare 5.0!

I think you are on to something. It must be a conflict between Avira and AdAware because I have had Avira running in the background with Realtime Protection. I just opened it up and told it to run a full system scan. Every time I hear the beep, there is another entry in the Events Overview showing Malware found. When I click on the details it reads Virus or unwanted program 'ADWARE/InstallCore.1.40 [adware]' detected in file 'C:\Users\Tangledbloom\Downloads\FLVPlayerSetup.exe. Action performed: Deny access

Strange because I have had all three of them running for several months and this just started earlier in the week.

Thanks for your help, now if I can just figure out how to resolve the conflict, I can make the issue go away!

 

[fireberd]

Malwarebytes is the current "preferred" malware/spyware program. Also, if you have more than one malware/spyware program running they can conflict and cause problems.

 

[Redlion777]

I recently started doing some contract work here in Ohio. My regular PC expert back in North Carolina, who happens to work for HP, doesn't like Malewarebytes.

I am aware that running more than one Maleware program can cause conflicts. However, it is strange that I have been running the same three programs ever since I can remember, and yet this issue just began this week!

Anyway, I am very grateful for your assistance. Thank you very much for your helping me resolve this issue!

 

[UsernameIssues]

......I am running the latest versions of Avira AntiVir Personal 10.2 (real time protection turned on), Lavasoft's AdAware and Advanced SystemCare 5.0!.........

Like Fireberd said, running two apps like this might not be best.

......It must be a conflict between Avira and AdAware because I have had Avira running in the background with Realtime Protection........

.....Virus or unwanted program 'ADWARE/InstallCore.1.40 [adware]' detected in file 'C:\Users\Tangledbloom\Downloads\FLVPlayerSetup.exe. Action performed: Deny access

Strange because I have had all three of them running for several months and this just started earlier in the week.....

No, you are not running all three. FLVPlayerSetup.exe is just the installer and that it the only thing being flagged because it brings in advertizements. Once the player is installed, the "risk" of advertizements go away. Delete the installer and your anti-malware software will be happy.

 

[UsernameIssues]

Also, I have that same FLV player, but I rarely use it. I get much better control over playback from Media Player Classic that comes with K-Lite codec pack. With that player, I can step thru frame by frame in most FLV files.

 

[UsernameIssues]

...doesn't like Malewarebytes....

Yep, opinions vary on what it best to use and I'm not attempting to talk you into installing Malwarebytes.. but I will say that you might want to clarify with this person if they object to the free version or the professional version of Malwarebytes. The free version does not run all of the time.

If you hang around this forum long enough, you will see people suggesting a few different antivirus tools. But when troubleshooting problems, I suggest that people uninstall their security apps - install Microsoft Security Essentials for the antivirus/anti-malware - install Malwarebytes and use Microsoft's firewall. After the problem is fixed, they can go back to whatever security tools makes them happy.

That said, you don't have a problem - you just have a security tool doing its job. Dal with the file that it is warning you about and your "problem" is solved.

BTW, because of the way that the forum puts posts on multiple pages, please scan thru the first page to make sure that you saw all of my ramblings

 

[Redlion777]

Issue Resolved

Thank you so much Username Issues!

I totally missed that the error was caused by ADWARE.exe which has nothing to do with Lavasoft's AdAware program.

I haven't heard a single beep since I deleted the file. Still it is very strange that the warnings just started a few days ago considering that the FLV player had been on the computer since November.

Thanks for letting me know how to see all your replies, I didn't see them at first!

My son installed the FLV player for some editing he needed to do. I don't do much if any video editing, but I will keep the Media Player Classic in mind.

 

[UsernameIssues]

I hope that you just have a typo in your post.

I hope that you deleted this file:
C:\Users\Tangledbloom\Downloads\FLVPlayerSetup.exe.

Or better yet - next time - let the security app get rid of it for you.

The list of things that these security programs consider "bad" changes with every update. It is possible that the installation file for the FLV player app was not listed as "bad" back in November. Most likely, that installation file was just recently deemed as annoying by the security software that flagged it. Or your security app(s) recently started flagging a class of "bad" called "Potentially unwanted Programs" (PuP).

 

[Redlion777]

I'm sorry I didn't mean to be confusing! I just meant that when I saw the warning from Avira: Virus or unwanted program 'ADWARE/InstallCore.1.40 [adware]' detected in file 'C:\Users\Tangledbloom\Downloads\FLVPlayerSetup.exe, I focused on the ADWARE and immediately thought it had something to do with a conflict between Avira and AdAware.

When you sent your post to me, I realized the conflict was with the FLV Player file. Yes I did delete the file C:\Users\Tangledbloom\Downloads\FLVPlayerSetup.exe. And it did resolve my issue, because my computer hasn't beep a single time since then! Thanks again for your help!

 

[UsernameIssues]

Glad that it is all sorted now