silent running

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The tag 'silent running' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about running Windows Task Scheduler tasks without visible windows or taskbar presence, which can inadvertently suppress system sounds like beeps. Users explore registry tweaks or alternative scheduling methods to retain audio cues while keeping tasks hidden. The content focuses on Windows 7 and the interaction between task visibility and sound output.
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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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    • audio cues background processes beeping dsntoday executable granularity hiding programs notifications registry silent running sound startup system tray task scheduler taskbar tweaks visual cues windows 7 windows api
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support