How to Enable or Disable the Mouse Click Sound in Windows
This one caught me out for a bit. I kept hearing that tiny click every time I clicked the mouse — pretty annoying when you’re trying to work quietly late at night. On the other hand, sometimes I actually found it handy to have that click sound as confirmation that my click registered. It turns out that controlling that sound isn’t as straightforward as flipping a switch in Settings — it’s a bit more buried, and it can depend a lot on your hardware setup.
Disabling the Mouse Click Sound in Windows 11
Starting with Windows 11, the process is quite similar to Windows 10, but sometimes the options aren’t immediately obvious or are located in different spots depending on your device or drivers. For example, if you’re using a fancy gaming mouse with its own software (like Logitech G Hub, Razer Synapse, etc.), the click sounds might be managed there and could override Windows defaults.
Navigating to the Sound Settings
If you want to turn that sound off, your first stop should be the classic Control Panel — yep, that old trusty. To get there, press Windows key + S to open Search, then type “Control Panel”. Click on it when it appears. Once inside, look for Hardware and Sound. That’s where Windows groups device settings and sound options, including the click noise.
Adjusting the System Sounds
Next, click on Sound, then head over to the Sounds tab. Here, Windows lists all the sound schemes for various system events — including that click you want to silence. If you don’t see a specific event, it might be labelled something like “Start Navigation” or similar. Sometimes it’s a bit of trial and error because different versions of Windows or hardware setups might label these differently. Also, if your mouse driver or software is doing its own thing, the usual options might not be visible. For example, my older ASUS mouse had its settings buried somewhere in the advanced options or within its dedicated app.
If you spot the event related to mouse clicks — often called “Start Navigation” or “Default Beep” — you can change its sound. To disable it, select that event, then from the dropdown under Sounds, choose None. That’ll silence that specific event. Keep in mind: if you’re using specialised driver software like Logitech Gaming Software, Razer Synapse, or similar, those often have their own sound controls. Changing Windows’ settings alone might not do the trick unless you disable sounds within the device’s software as well.
Once you’ve made your adjustment, click OK and close the windows. Test it out — for me, that sorted out the annoying click noise. If it’s still there, check for driver updates or any custom software that might be overriding Windows’ default behaviour.
Re-enabling the Mouse Click Sound if You Want It Back
If someone finds the click handy — maybe for reassurance that the click actually registered — turning it back on is just as easy. Simply go into the same Sound window, find the same event, and instead of None, pick a sound you like from the list. You can even add your own custom sounds by dropping .wav files into C:\Windows\Media and selecting them through the interface. Pretty straightforward.
Just remember: if your mouse has its own software that controls sound settings, these might override Windows. Sometimes a quick peek into the device-specific software or Device Manager helps. Restarting your PC after making changes can also be necessary to ensure everything kicks in properly, especially if the changes don’t take effect immediately.
Tips & Troubleshooting
If the clicks keep making noise or suddenly stop working after tweaks, try rebooting. If that doesn’t do the trick, running sfc /scannow in an elevated Command Prompt can fix corrupted files that might be causing issues. Also, check whether you have any OEM-specific mouse management software — like Logitech or Razer — that could be managing sounds externally. Those often need configuring separately.
In Device Manager, right-click the Start button or press Win + X, then select Device Manager. Under Mice and other pointing devices, find your mouse, right-click it, and try updating or rolling back drivers. If your device has its own configuration app, check there as well — sometimes that’s where sound controls live.
Final Thoughts
Honestly, I spent way longer than I expected trying to figure out how to turn that click sound off. If you’re using gaming peripherals or specialised hardware, remember that software overrides are common. Always check your device’s settings if the Windows tweaks aren’t doing the trick. Otherwise, the built-in Windows Sound settings are usually reliable once you identify the right event to adjust.
Hope this helps — it took me ages to get it sorted, especially navigating different menus and driver options. If you’re facing the same, hang in there, and don’t forget to look into your device-specific software. Hopefully, this saves someone a weekend. Good luck!