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The start sound tag on WindowsForum.com covers user discussions about customizing the Windows startup audio. Topics include changing the start sound by editing system files like imageres.dll in the System32 folder, troubleshooting issues where custom sounds revert to defaults after Windows updates, and locating alternative imageres.dll files in the winsxs folder that may resist modification. Users share methods using tools like Resource Hacker and report challenges with persistent default sounds. The tag reflects practical experiences with Windows sound customization and update-related problems.
  1. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 7 Changing Windows start sound, not working anymore?

    Hi I changed my Windows start sound a while back. After updates some time ago, it changed back to the original. I decided to change it back the way I wanted it and opened up the imageres.dll file in the Windows System32 folder using Resource Hacker. I found that the Imageres file still...
    • MikeHawthorne
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    • audio settings customization file location imageres.dll resource hacker start sound startup system32 windows windows update
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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