An internal build of Windows 11 had a hidden “Soundscape” page, presumably to replace 'Sounds' settings in the Control Panel.

In stark contrast, getting to this little window through the Control Panel takes two short clicks on Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Manage audio devices.

To fix this, you have to change the Sound Control Panel settings. You can open the Sound Control Panel via the Windows 11/10 Settings app and the Control Panel.

Microsoft has been planning to replace the Control Panel, replacing one or more settings at a time and moving them to the new Settings app. The latest attempt is the Sound settings replacement. As ...

The new feature will take over the current reliance on the Control Panel for changing sound settings. "Soundscape" includes options for startup sound, schemes, and audio events, likely replacing ...

The Control Panel has been part of Windows since 1985, making it nearly 40 years old—and even the 'new' Settings app was introduced in 2012 with Windows 8.

Some Windows PCs are still having a hard time accessing their laptop's Sound Settings. Here are two easy methods you can try.