Change the startup, shutdown, and
any system sounds on your Windows computer.
Steps
Steps
Go
to the Control Panel
1.
Click the Sounds and Audio Devices icon.
2.
Click on the sounds tab.
3.
Click on the sound you wish to change, the sounds are available and labeled in
the box on the lower half of the Sounds control box. (Choose windows logon or
windows logoff)
4.
Click the Browse button in the bottom right corner of the box.
5.
Select your custom sound
6.
Press the play button next to the Browse button to confirm your sound.
7.
Save the Sound Scheme by clicking Save As and setting a unique name.
8.
Make sure your sound scheme is selected.
9. Click Apply and exit out the box
Tips
• While any sound can be used, it is typically best to use WAV sound files.
Warnings
• Cannot change startup sound in Windows Vista using the method given. The startup sound is played immediately after Windows has loaded, due to a system file that is not editable without additional programs to edit the system files controlling the startup.