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How do I change the Windows 11 startup sound?
I am unable to change the startup sound on WIndows 11. How do I change it? I have already changed the registry and was able to change the startup sound to the one I want. However it's still using...
- Double check your Registry Edit and make sure its properly setup otherwise other than that I am at a loss of what the issue could be. Strange. I would definitely report this to the Feedback Hub and see if they have a solution.
Alabamatom1963 Thank you for the link! It is peculiar that these settings were once in the system settings by default. It is a shame that the programmers at Windows cannot leave stuff that works alone and seem to be making things difficult unnecessarily.
- This is the Windows Logon Sound and not the Startup Sound. This here is a better and more accurate guide on how to change the Windows Startup Sound:
https://www.lifewire.com/change-windows-startup-sound-6829004 - How to create custom sound scheme on Windows 11
To create a sound scheme on Windows 11, use these steps:
Open Settings.
Click on Personalization.
Click the Themes page on the right side.
Open Themes settings
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Click the Sounds option.
Open Sounds settings
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Click the Sounds tab (if applicable).
Under the "Program Events" section, select the event to change the sound.
Windows 11 change system sound
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Select the new sound with the "Sounds" drop-down menu.
Repeat steps 6 through 7 to change other system sounds.
(Optional) Clear the Play Windows Startup sound option.
Click the Save As button.
Create Sound Scheme
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Confirm a name for the scheme.
Click the OK button.
Once you complete the steps, the custom settings will save as a new sound scheme for Windows 11.- Doing this is how I discovered that it's not so easy changing the Windows Startup sound. Even when I change the Windows Logon sound, it won't play whatever sound I choose
- The sounds must be in a WAV format in order to work.
