Change Windows Startup Sound

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−	Want to change out your boring Windows startup sound? While it was easy to do in Windows XP, Microsoft has made the process much less straightforward in newer versions of Windows. In order to change the sound, you will need to download a special utility. If you are using Windows 8, you will also need to ensure that you shut down the correct way in order to hear the sound when you start your computer next time.	+	oh yeah harder harder
−	[[Category:Windows]]	+
−	== Steps ==	+
−	===Windows 8, 7, and Vista Startup Sound===	+
−	#Download the "Startup Sound Changer" program. This is a utility created by Windows enthusiasts, as there is no easy way to change the Windows 8, 7, or Vista startup sound normally. You can download the utility from [http://winaero.com/download.php?view.10 Winaero].[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 1 Version 4.jpg|center]]	+
−	#Extract the utility. Double-click the downloaded ZIP file and drag the StartupSoundChanger.exe file onto your desktop.[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 2 Version 4.jpg|center]]	+
−	#Run the utility. You will be shown a small menu of options.[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 3 Version 4.jpg|center]]	+
−	#Click "Replace" and browse your computer for a replacement sound. It must be in WAV format.[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 4 Version 4.jpg|center]]	+
−	#*You can restore the original sound by running the utility and clicking "Restore".	+
−	#Open the Control Panel. You can search for this or find it in the Start menu.[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 5 Version 4.jpg|center]]	+
−	#Select "Sounds" and then click the <span style="font-size:0px">.</span>{{tab|Sounds}} '''tab.'''[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 6 Version 4.jpg|center]]	+
−	#Check the "Play Windows Startup sound" box and click <span style="font-size:0px">.</span>{{button|Apply}}'''.'''[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 7 Version 4.jpg|center]]	+
−	#*Note: You won't be able to hear the startup sound in Windows 8 unless you perform a full shutdown (see next section).	+
−	===Windows 8 Logon Sound===	+
−	#Understand what has changed in Windows 8. Microsoft made a lot of changes to the underlying Windows architecture in order to boost performance for Windows 8. One of the features that got cut was the sounds that plays when Windows starts up and shuts down. You can re-enable these using the Windows Registry, but thanks to another Windows 8 feature (Fast Boot), you'll only hear them when you perform a full manual shutdown.	+
−	#*Note: This method will only change the Logon sound.	+
−	#Open the Windows Registry Editor. You can do this by pressing the {{keypress|Win}} key and typing {{kbd|regedit}}.[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 9 Version 4.jpg|center]]	+
−	#Use the directory tree on the left to navigate to <span style="font-size:0px">.</span>{{samp|HKEY_CURRENT_USER → AppEvents → EventLabels}}'''.'''[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 10 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+
−	#Find and open the <span style="font-size:0px">.</span>{{samp|WindowsLogon}} '''folder.'''[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 11 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+
−	#Double click the <span style="font-size:0px">.</span>{{samp|ExcludeFromCPL}} '''key.'''[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 12 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+
−	#Change the value from <span style="font-size:0px">.</span>{{samp|1}} '''to''' {{samp|0}}'''.''' Click {{button|OK}}.[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 13 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+
−	#Repeat this for any other disabled sounds you want to re-enable. This includes {{samp|WindowsLogoff}} and {{samp|SystemExit}}.[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 14 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+
−	#Open the Control Panel. You can search for it or press {{keypress|Win|X}} and select it from the menu.[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 15 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+
−	#Select the "Sounds" option and click the <span style="font-size:0px">.</span>{{tab|Sounds}} '''tab.'''[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 16 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+
−	#Scroll down and select the "Windows Logon" entry.[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 17 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+
−	#Click <span style="font-size:0px">.</span>{{button|Browse...}} '''to search your computer for a replacement sound.''' It must be in WAV format.[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 18 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+
−	#Perform a full shutdown. In order to hear your logon sound, you must boot up from a full shutdown. Performing a regular shutdown will enable Fast Boot when you turn your computer on again, skipping the sound.[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 19 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+
−	#*Press {{keypress|Win|X}}	+
−	#*Select "Shut down or sign out" → "Shut down"	+
−	#Boot your computer up. You should hear your new logon sound once the computer logs into Windows.[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 20 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+
−	===Windows XP Startup Sound===	+
−	#Click the Start menu and select "Control Panel".[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 21 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+
−	#Open "Sounds and Audio Devices".[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 22 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+
−	#Click the "Sounds" tab.[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 23 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+
−	#Scroll down and select the "Start Windows" entry.[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 24 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+
−	#Click the "Browse" button to search your computer for a new sound. It must be in WAV format.[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 25 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+
−	#Click "Apply" to save your changes.[[Image:Change Windows Startup Sound Step 26 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+
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−	== Related wikiHows ==	+
−	*[[Keep a Window Maximized in Windows XP]]	+
−	*[[Create a Custom Title in the Internet Explorer Window]]	+
−	*[[Protect Folders and Files With Window XP Professional Edition]]	+
−	*[[Record Sound Produced by Your Sound Card]]	+
−	*[[Use Rainmeter]]	+
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