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    Windows 11 Causes Nostalgic Return of Vista Startup Sound in Unexpected Bug

    Microsoft’s rapid response to a quirky Windows 11 bug has not only put an end to a fleeting moment of nostalgia but also refocused attention on the enduring significance of startup sounds in the operating system’s history. Earlier this summer, members of the Windows Insider Program were briefly...
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    Enhance Your Windows Narrator Experience: New Sound Cues Feature

    If you've ever been navigating your Windows environment and found yourself annoyed by the constant "chatter" of your Narrator announcing every little action you take, Microsoft has introduced a way to cut down on that auditory clutter. In their latest update, Microsoft has enhanced the Narrator...
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    Windows 7 Win7 Windows Task Scheduler, when running silent, also suppresses sound

    I had found that, to not have my programs visible in the TaskBar (ie: DSNTODAY), I must, in the General Tab, select 'run whether user is logged on or not'. Unfortunately, tho logically, this also seems to apply to sound (ie: the Win32API BEEP and MESSAGEBEEP). When I select 'run only when...
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support