diff --git a/aqt/main.py b/aqt/main.py
index b46f12139..a70840d25 100644
--- a/aqt/main.py
+++ b/aqt/main.py
@@ -308,6 +308,8 @@ close the profile or restart Anki."""))
     ##########################################################################
 
     def setupSound(self):
+        if isWin:
+            return
         try:
             anki.sound.setupMPV()
         except FileNotFoundError: