The Windows startup sound is the most iconic thing about the Windows XP operating system. The Windows startup sound is nostalgic, and it is understandable if you want to include it on your Windows OS. Read this post to learn how to change Windows startup sound.
The Windows startup sound is a feature you can associate with the Windows XP operating system. The newer versions of Windows operating systems do not feature the startup sound, but that does not mean it is not there. The startup sound on operating systems like Windows 10 is disabled to speed up the booting process on your computer.
It is possible to enable the startup sound and customize it on your PC. However, there are a few procedures you have to perform on your PC before you can access the startup sound feature.
Below is the ultimate guide to learning how to change the Windows startup sound.
There are several stages before you can start using a custom startup sound on your Windows OS. Below are the processes you must check off your to-do list before getting a custom startup sound on your PC.
- Switch off fast boot mode.
- Enable the Windows startup sound feature.
- Customize Windows startup sound.
- Modify Windows startup sound registry files.
1: Switching off fast boot mode
The first step is switching off the fast boot mode on your Windows operating system. You can follow the steps below to turn off the Windows fast boot mode on your computer.
Step 1: Start by clicking on the Search icon at the bottom left of your Taskbar.
Step 2: Type Control Panel on the Search dialogue box before clicking on the Control Panel app to launch it.
Step 3: Locate the Systems and Security section before clicking on it.
Step 4: Locate the Power Options section before clicking and accessing the Power settings section.
Step 5: Locate the Choose what the power button does option on the left pane before clicking on it.
Step 6: Locate the Change settings that are currently unavailable section before clicking on it.
Step 7: Navigate to the Shutdown settings section before locating the Turn on fast startup option.
Step 8: Click on the check box next to the Turn on fast startup option to disable fast boot mode on your computer.
Step 9: Click the Save changes button on the Power System Settings Window to complete the process.
2: Enabling Windows startup sound
The second step is to enable the Windows startup sound feature on your Windows OS. You can follow the steps below to activate the Window startup sound feature on your PC.
Step 1: Start by locating the Speaker icon at the bottom-right of your Taskbar. Click on the Tray section if you cannot see your Speaker/Volume icon.
Step 2: Right-click the Speaker icon before selecting the Sounds option from the Sound context menu.
Step 3: Wait for the Sound Window to launch on your PC.
Step 4: Locate the Play Windows Startup sound option near the bottom of the Sound Window.
Step 5: Click on the check box next to the Play Windows Startup sound option to enable the Windows startup sound feature.
You can also enable the Windows startup sound feature by typing Change system sounds in the Search dialogue box before checking the box next to the Play Windows Startup sound option.
3: Customizing Windows startup sound
The Windows startup sound feature is like a ringtone. You can customize it by adding a personal startup sound whenever you boot your PC. Customizing the Windows startup sound requires the installation of a third-party application. You can follow the procedure below to customize your Windows startup sound using a third-party application.
Step 1: Download the Startup Sound Changer application on your computer before installing it.
Step 2: Launch the Startup Sound Changer application on your Windows computer.
Step 3: Copy and paste your preferred sound inside the [C:\Windows\Media folder] file path. Windows can't find your startup sound if it is outside the above file path.
Step 4: Locate the Replace option on the Startup Sound Changer application before clicking it.
Step 5: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete replacing the startup sound on your Windows OS.
Ensure you convert your audio sound to [.wav] format before copying it inside the [C:\Windows\Media folder] folder because all Windows notification sounds rely on the [.wav] audio format. You can convert your audio sound on online sound-converting platforms or third-party audio converter programs.
4: Modifying Windows startup sound registry files
You can proceed to step no. 4 if you cannot see the Windows Logon and Windows Logoff on the Program Events of your Sounds properties. You can follow the steps below to modify your Windows startup sound registry files.
Step 1: Start pressing the Windows + R keys before typing Regedit in the Run dialogue box.
Step 2: Click the OK button to launch your Windows Registry Editor.
Step 3: Locate the Search box of the Windows Registry Editor before pasting [Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\AppEvents\EventLabels\WindowsLogon] on the search box.
Step 4: Press the Enter key before locating the [ExcludefromCPL] file.
Step 5: Double-click on the [ExcludefromCPL] file to access its properties.
Step 6: Wait for the Edit DWORD (32-bit) Value Window to pop up after double-clicking on the ExcludefromCPLfile.
Step 7: Type 0 in the Value data section before clicking the OK button.
Step 8: Restart your Windows operating system before checking if the startup sound is working on your PC.
How to enable the Windows Logoff sound
You can also enable the Windows logoff sound on your Windows PC. Follow the steps below to activate the Windows logoff sound on your PC.
Step 1: Launch the Windows Registry Editor before pasting HKEY_CURRENT_USER\AppEvents\EventLabels in the search box.
Step 2: Locate the System exit file on the left pane before clicking.
Step 3: Locate the ExcludeFromCPL file before double-clicking on it.
Step 4: Wait for the Edit DWORD (32-bit) Value Window to appear before locating the Value data section.
Step 5: Type 0 in the Value data section before pressing the OK button.
Step 6: Restart your Windows operating system for the sound changes to take effect.
Conclusion
You can opt for a comprehensive third-party program if you want a simple and quick process of activating the Windows startup/logoff sound on your PC.
