Windows 7 Startup Sound: How to Turn on, Change & Disable it

Enabling or disabling startup sound is simpler than you think

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Many users want to know more about Windows 7 startup sound, and in today’s guide, we’re going to share some useful information that you didn’t know before.

What should I know about Windows 7 startup sound?

How do I turn on the startup sound in Windows 7?

  1. Open Control Panel.
     control panel windows 7
  2. Go to Appearance and Personalization and then click on Change sound effects.
    appearance and personalization
  3. Check Play Windows startup sound and save changes.
    play windows startup sound

How do I disable the Windows 7 startup sound?

  1. Repeat the same first two steps from the previous section.
  2. Uncheck the Play Windows startup sound checkbox.
  3. Click on Apply and OK.

How do I change the Windows 7 startup sound?

  1. Open the Control Panel and choose the option to Change sound effects.
  2. Select Windows Logon from the list and pick a different sound from the Sound menu.
    windows logon sound
  3. Alternatively, use the Browse button to pick a custom sound.

Where are Windows 7 sounds located?

If you’re interested in the Windows 7 startup sound location, you can find it in the following directory: C:\Windows\Media

Why does Windows 10 use the Windows 7 startup sound?

This can happen if you’ve upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10 and some of your files or settings have been transferred to Windows 10.

How can I download Windows 7 startup sound?

  1. Visit the WinHistory page.
  2. Locate the Windows 7 section.
  3. Click on Wave to download it.

How can I use Windows 7 startup sound on Windows 11?

Firstly, you need to download Windows 7 startup sound on your PC. After that, follow the steps from our guide on how to change the startup sound on Windows 11.

To learn more about sounds, we have a great article on how to change the notification sound in Windows 11. We also have a guide on how to use Windows XP sounds on Windows 11, so don’t miss it.

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