The settings can be found in the Group Policy Editor for disabling the Sounds Tab. However, some users will be using the Windows Home operating system that doesn’t come with the Group Policy Editor. That is why we are also providing the Registry Editor method for the same configuration.
Method 1: Using the Local Group Policy Editor
The Group Policy Editor can be used to prevent users from some of the Windows Settings. There is a specific policy setting that can remove the Sound Tab from the Sound Control Panel. There are two different categories in the Group Policy Editor; Computer Configuration and User Configuration. The setting that we are trying to configure can be found under the User Configuration only. Follow the below steps to remove the Sounds tab: Note: Skip this method if you are using the Windows Home operating system on your computer. Try using the Registry Editor method.
Method 2: Using the Registry Editor
Another method for removing the Sounds tab is by using the Windows Registry. The information and settings related to applications and operating systems are all stored in the Windows Registry. If you already used the Local Group Policy Editor, then the Registry Editor will be automatically updated for that specific setting. However, if you are a Windows Home user and using this method directly, then you need to create some missing keys and values for this setting. The value must be created under the Current User hive. Follow the below steps to remove the Sounds tab: Note: You can skip step 2 if you don’t want to create any Registry backup.
