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C# - Console.Beep does not work on Windows Vista

When I tried Console.Beep() on Win Vista (64bit), it just does not work. The speaker itself is OK, when the PC starts, it beeps. Any advice? Thanks!

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Petr Avatar asked Sep 02 '10 20:09

Petr


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Is it 64 bit Vista?

Console.Beep calls the API function Beep which isn't supported on 64bit Vista.

Quote: Windows Vista x64 and Windows XP 64-Bit Edition: This function is not supported.

You might be able to use MessageBeep instead if it's ok with the beep coming through the speakers instead of straight from the motherboard. See here for how to call this from C#.

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Hans Olsson Avatar answered Sep 21 '22 06:09

Hans Olsson


the Beep method is not supported on Vista/XP x64. I suppose you do have 64-bit OS?

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Jamie Avatar answered Sep 23 '22 06:09

Jamie