[Gnome 3] Annoying system sounds

Hi everybody,
Gnome 3 has been emiting some annoying system sounds since this afternoon update.
I tried to shut them off in the user menu but it didn't work.
Any idea ?
Thanks for your attention.

I've started getting annoying pops when changing the volume, both with the keyboard and using the volume icon. Muting system sounds doesn't help.
Last edited by lucke (2011-04-27 21:23:07)

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