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My computer makes an ambulance like noise every 5 or ten minutes. Any idea what this could be?
quasar987 said:I have had that before!
I'm no computer expert but I'm pretty sure from experience that this is the sound your computer makes when it's overheating. In the BIOS, you can set the temperature at which you want to be alerted. I personally set it to "just shut up, ok?" and I don't get anoyed anymore. Just make sure you clean your fans regularily. (Sometimes they become so obsessed with you they forget to shower, .)
This could be due to a program or website that is playing an audio clip of an ambulance siren. Check all open tabs and applications to see if one of them is the source of the noise.
No, the ambulance noise itself is not a sign of a virus or malware. However, it is always important to run a virus scan if you suspect your computer may be infected.
If the noise is coming from a specific program or website, you can close it or mute the audio. If it is a pop-up ad, you may need to close the browser tab or window. If the noise persists, you can try restarting your computer.
If the volume of the noise is too high, it could potentially damage your speakers. It is important to adjust the volume to a safe level and not continuously play loud noises through your speakers.
This could be due to a glitch in the program or website that is playing the noise. Try refreshing the page or closing and reopening the program to see if that stops the noise from repeating.