How Do I Change the Startup Sound in Windows 2000 Professional?
- 1). Click on the "Start" button and select "Settings."
- 2). Click on "Control Panel." You should see a sounds icon (characterized by a speaker). Double-click the icon.
- 3). Select "Start Windows" listed beneath "Sound Events." Click on the drop-down menu to see a list of sounds. You can hit "Preview" to listen to each of these sounds and make your selection accordingly.
- 4). Click on "Browse" to select a different .wav file that you may want to use as your startup sound.
- 5). Select "None" if you don't want Windows to play anything during startup. Hit "OK" and then click "Apply."
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