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What is a wav file?
Wav files are sound waves with the file extension '.wav'. One of their main uses is as a sound to be played for windows events, such as maximize, error messages, windows startup and shutdown, etc.
How do I customize windows sounds?
Save your favorite wav files into the following directory:
C:\WINDOWS\MEDIA
Then go into the following folder to customize your sounds:
Start --> Settings --> Control Panel --> Sounds
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Welcome to the home of WavMan1969 - the place to download free wavs!

This is a collection of cool free wav files to use for windows events on your PC. For tips on how to customize your windows event sounds, please see the left column.

Another reason to download free wavs is to use on your web page, although if you do it is usually best to give the visitor the option of switching off the sound!

To download any of these free wavs, simply right click on the link, then select "Save Target As" (Internet Explorer) or "Save Link As" (Netscape).
44magnum.wav (29KB) The sound of a 44 magnum being fired.
5notes.wav (36KB) 5 notes being played on a keyboard.
accessd.wav (32KB) Female computer voice saying "access denied".
applause.wav (19KB) Canned applause, the same as you would hear on many TV shows!
askinyou.wav (35KB) Famous quote from the cult movie "Pulp Fiction".
bugle.wav (18KB) The sound of a bugle being played.
charge.wav (30KB) "Charge!" music (medieval times).
corkpop.wav (21KB) The distinctive noise of a cork being pulled from a wine bottle.
doorbell.wav (27KB) Is that someone at the front door? Typical doorbell sound.
goodbad.wav (51KB) Theme music from the famous movie "The Good, The Bad And The Ugly".
guitar.wav (99KB) An extended guitar chord being played.
halleluj.wav (21KB) A choir singing "Hallelujah".
makmyday.wav (33KB) Dirty Harry's most famous quote "go ahead, make my day".
oompah.wav (30KB) Oompah music from the movie "Charlie And The Chocolate Factory".
police.wav (7KB) A short police siren.
shutdown.wav (42KB) Female computer voice saying "initiating shutdown sequence".
spdygonz.wav (48KB) The sound of cartoon character "Speedy Gonzales".
twilight.wav (18KB) Theme from "The Twilight Zone".
whatjust.wav (17KB) Chandler from "Friends" saying "what just happened?".
whipcrck.wav (7KB) The crack of a horse whip.
youcant.wav (46KB) Voice saying "you can't do that, why don't you try something else?".
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