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    is there a way to disable the boot up sounds for windows?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by zer0, Feb 2, 2006.

  1. zer0

    zer0 Notebook Enthusiast

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    im talking about when u turn on the computer, when windows boots and that sound plays. can i disable that?
     
    zer0, Feb 2, 2006
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    Yes you can.

    Go to Control Panel --> Sounds & Audio Devices--> Sounds tab-->under "Program Events" select "Start Windows". Then under "Sounds", scroll up and select none.

    SG
     
    Amber, Feb 2, 2006
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    tullnd Notebook Evangelist

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    Heck, I even disable the System Beep. My computer is completely silent unless I trigger a sound or movie file in its' own application.
     
    tullnd, Feb 2, 2006
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I turn off most sounds as I find them annoying.
     
    ZaZ, Feb 2, 2006
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    Another benefit of turning off the system sounds is that you may notice a slight decrease in boot times. But, it depends on your system.
     
    dedlewamp, Feb 2, 2006
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    I used to hate all the "extras" that Windows provided, but now that I have a laptop that can handle all the goodies and a desktop that can handle all the goodies, I just leave 'em all on :D

    Kinda nice.

    Cheers,
    Mike
     
    Shampoo, Feb 3, 2006
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    I only have alert type sounds on. I know when I turned my computer on, why would I want a sound to confirm it, esp. the one they pick.
     
    strikeback03, Feb 3, 2006
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  8. zer0

    zer0 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thank you!
     
    zer0, Feb 4, 2006
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