diff --git a/anki/sound.py b/anki/sound.py
index c366f7e36..cf521816c 100644
--- a/anki/sound.py
+++ b/anki/sound.py
@@ -298,6 +298,8 @@ def stopMplayer(*args):
     if not mplayerManager:
         return
     mplayerManager.kill()
+    if isWin:
+        cleanupOldMplayerProcesses()
 
 addHook("unloadProfile", stopMplayer)