Turn Off Sounds in AIM

You might be using AIM for its ‘Get File’ function, and always stay signed on so you can access shared files anytime. I bet you have tried everything that you have found in order to turn off the annoying sounds. Settings will say “Do not play sounds”, but you will still get the sound of door open and door slam when friends sign in and out.

Once you choose the setting “Do not play sounds”, you will no longer get the message alert sounds, but the sign in and sign out sounds will still play. It will not work if you move the folder ‘program files->AIM->sounds’ to a different location in hopes that AIM wouldn’t find the path to find the sound. Follow the directions below to turn off the sounds in AOL Instant Messenger:

Double check that to make sure they are turned off by going to: My AIM > Edit Options > Edit Preferences > Buddy List > Sounds > Do not play any sounds. Below is the screenshot of the location to turn off the sounds.

This works because you might have turned off the sounds from the IM/chat/mobile section and not both areas.