Windows 11 startup, shutdown, sign-in, and sign-out sounds are not playing

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January 2023, 11 January 2026, 4

"Startup, shutdown, and sign-in/sign-out sounds don't play in Windows 11." "Even when I edit the registry and display the settings, no sounds play."

Have you ever experienced this? This phenomenon has been reported frequently, especially when connecting a PC and a monitor via HDMI and using the monitor's built-in speakers.

So this time, I'd like to introduce a homemade software called "WIndows11_SoundON" that will reliably play system sounds regardless of the Windows specifications or environment.

I developed this to solve the "no sound problem" that occurred in my environment, but with the update to Ver 1.1.0.0,"Lock" and "Unlock" sounds that cannot be set by defaultIt's not just for fixing bugs, but also for those who want to customize Windows 11 using their favorite audio files (wav/mp3).

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How the tool works

The software introduced here works by registering the tool in the Task Scheduler and having it run automatically when the user logs on, keeping it resident as a background process.

While the software is running, it monitors Windows activity and status changes. Specifically, it not only monitors when the user shuts down or signs out, but also when the userNewly supported in Ver 1.1.0.0It also detects events such as locking and unlocking the screen and plays a sound appropriate to each situation.

The sound file information for startup, shutdown, sign-in, sign-out, lock, and unlock is stored in a configuration file called "config.ini", and the location is read from this file and played. The supported sound file formats are:extension".wav" and ".mp3" files.

In addition, to distinguish between "starting up when the PC is turned on" and "signing out and then signing back in," a record is made in the registry when you sign out. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WIndows11_SoundON A key is created and the value "logoff" is added. By checking this registry value when the tool is launched, it automatically determines whether it is a normal startup (startup after reboot) or a simple sign-in and plays a sound accordingly.

Software download

Supported OS: Tested on Windows 11 Home and Pro 64-bit only.

* Regarding use of the software (please read carefully)

If it is already installed, please install it over the existing one.

[Latest] Target file: "Windows11_SoundON_Inst.exe" (Ver 1.1.1.0)

Hash value (SHA256):
a145dfb833b0d03e5c3b5ef47033ccb3f92048d911658bb9924984856083e952

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Target file: "Windows11_SoundON_Inst.exe" (Ver 1.1.0.3)
Hash value (SHA256): 0aa616f2b18c51dd799c83542c1d4da5072ec638564476eaf06e5caedd6f9417

Target file: "Windows11_SoundON_Inst.exe" (Ver 1.1.0.2)
Hash value (SHA256): 85967dcfd55a7fe755cb5750513af7eb75581936ef68349b65458644c0c82b00

Target file: "Windows11_SoundON_Inst.exe" (Ver 1.1.0.1)
Hash value (SHA256): bfdc468d735d736cba0ffb171238ff10fe6ebb7f22ec4c35ad3c1dd22d36557f

Target file: "Windows11_SoundON_Inst.exe" (Ver 1.1.0.0)
Hash value (SHA256): edf4be4d20292481863e244b9cd20b648c81cb63012dba2406ff6536faad27ce

Target file: "Windows11_SoundON_Inst.exe" (Ver 1.0.0.1)
Hash value (SHA256): 85ea581dac8c78c9fa8def0fac83793e056eafa3cc89ce016a01f2b1df5f668a

Windows11_SoundON_Inst_v1.1.1.0.zip

Version 1.1.1.0 Update Information (February 3, 2026)

【new function】We've added an option to "Advanced Settings" that waits for long audio files (5 seconds or longer) to finish playing before shutting down or signing out.
【change】To prevent playback from being unintentionally blocked depending on the environment, the default value of "Double Playback Prevention Guard (UnlockGuard)" has been changed to 0.

Version 1.1.0.3 Update Information (February 3, 2026)

【new function】Added "Advanced Settings" feature: Advanced settings options have been added to the bottom of the settings tool (SoundConfig.exe).
[New Feature]Boot Delay Adjustment Function: For users experiencing issues with no boot-up sound due to high-speed SSD environments or HDMI-connected speakers, this feature allows you to adjust the waiting time before playback in milliseconds (recommended: 3000-5000).
[Functional enhancement]Enhanced Double Playback Prevention (UnlockGuard): To prevent the startup sound and sign-in sound from overlapping immediately after startup, we have made it possible to adjust the time for which the sign-in sound is ignored.
[Improvement]Improved behavior upon waking from sleep: The "BootDelay" waiting setting is now applied when waking from sleep, preventing sound interruptions immediately after waking.

Version 1.1.0.2 Update Information (February 3, 2026)

[Improvement]Introduction of a logic to prevent double playback: To prevent the "startup sound" and "sign-in sound" from playing at the same time when the PC starts up, we have made an adjustment to skip notifications for a certain period of time immediately after startup.

Version 1.1.0.1 Update Information (February 3, 2026)

[Improvement]Stabilization of operation during fast sign-in: This update resolves an issue where startup and sign-in sounds may not play in environments where the desktop is displayed very quickly using Windows Hello (facial recognition/fingerprint recognition), etc.
[Improvement]Playback support upon waking from sleep: When waking from sleep (unlocking), the system now waits for the audio device to prepare before playing audio.

Version 1.1.0.0 Update Information (February 3, 2026)

【new function】Added support for "lock" and "unlock" sound settings.
[Improvement]We've improved the usability of the settings screen. The playback time (in seconds) of audio files is now displayed, making it easier to see which item is selected when choosing a file.
[Safety measures]We've added a feature that displays a warning when you try to set a long audio file (5 seconds or longer) as the shutdown or sign-out command.
【change】MP3 files are now officially supported as a supported format.
[Modification]We've improved the installer and uninstaller. We now support complete removal from Windows' "Installed Apps" list and have added a shortcut to the Start Menu.

Update information for version 1.0.0.1 and earlier (2024/07/22)

[Modification]Fixed an issue where sound was not played during shutdown.
【change】We've modified the system so that the "config.ini" file is not overwritten during an overwrite installation.

Initial release update information (2023/12/02)

[Modification]We fixed an issue where access to the configuration file was denied depending on the environment, and changed the "Windows11_SoundON_SoundSettings" process to run as an administrator.

How to use the software

How to install the software

1. Download "WIndows11_SoundON_Inst.zip"Unzipand run "WIndows11_SoundON_Inst.exe" inside.

2. The "User Account Control" message will appear, so click "Yes".

3. "WIndows11_SoundON Setup" will start, so click "Install".

4. When the message "Installation complete" appears, click OK to finish the setup.

A shortcut called "Windows 11_SoundON_Sound Settings" will be created on your desktop.

At this point, a process called "WIndows11_SoundON.exe" will be registered in the Task Scheduler and run as a background process.

The process isTask managerIn can be confirmed.

Task Manager - Background Processes — Task Manager – Background Processes

* Immediately after startup, memory usage will be approximately 3MB, but after a while it will drop to less than 1MB.

How to uninstall the software

1. Uninstall using the installer

1. Run "WIndows11_SoundON_Inst.exe" in the same way as during installation.

2. The "User Account Control" message will appear, so click "Yes".

3. Click Uninstall.

4. The message "Uninstallation is complete. Thank you for using the software" will be displayed. Click OK to finish the setup.

At this point, the Task Scheduler will be unregistered, and the registry value and "C:\Program Files\WIndows11_SoundON" folder will be completely deleted. The shortcuts on the desktop and start menu will also be automatically deleted.

2. Uninstall from Windows Settings

1.Start buttonRight-click > Installed Apps.

2. Find "WIndows11_SoundON" in the list and click "Uninstall" from the "..." reader.

"Settings" > "Apps" > "Installed Apps" - "WIndows11_SoundON"

3. A confirmation screen will appear, so follow the instructions to uninstall.

Once uninstallation is complete, the Task Scheduler, registry entries, installation folders, and desktop and Start menu shortcuts will all be automatically removed.

Download Windows XP startup and shutdown sounds

You can download the startup and shutdown sounds for each Windows operating system from the following website.

https://www.winhistory.de/more/winstart/winstart.htm

Windows startup and shutdown sounds (files with .wav extension)

Windows startup and shutdown sounds (files with the extension .wav, etc.) *This software (Version 1.1.0.0 or later) .mp3 filesIt also officially supports , so you can use your favorite music files.

I use the Windows XP startup and shutdown sounds. After downloading the file, save it in the "C:\Windows\Media" folder (or any convenient location).

How to change the startup, shutdown, sign-in, and sign-out sounds

1. Run the "Windows 11 SoundON Sound Settings" shortcut on your desktop or in the Start menu.

2. The "User Account Control" message will appear, so click "Yes".

3. "WIndows11_SoundON_Sound Settings" will open, and clicking the "Open" button for each item will open the "C:\Windows\Media" folder, where you can select an audio file (.wav or .mp3).

*From version 1.1.0.0, you can also set the "lock" and "unlock" sounds.

Windows 11 SoundON sound settings screen — Windows 11 SoundON Sound Settings

Click the "Play" button to play the selected audio and check it. The playback time (in seconds) of the selected file is displayed to the right of each item.

About the length of the shutdown sound

The sound used for shutting down and signing out is more than 5 seconds In this case, a warning message will be displayed on the tool side. This is because, due to Windows specifications, applications (playing sound) are forcibly terminated approximately 5 seconds after the shutdown process begins. To prevent the sound from being cut off suddenly, the sound used for shutdown isWithin 5 secondsWe recommend that you use the following.

4. Once you have finished selecting the audio file, click the "Save Changes" button.

5. When the message "Sound has been changed" appears, the settings are complete. Click OK to close "Windows 11 SoundON Sound Settings."

Windows 11 SoundON Sound Settings screen when you click the "Save changes" button — Windows 11 SoundON Sound Settings

Changes to the audio file will be reflected immediately.

[Column] Why does no sound sometimes play immediately after startup?

On modern PCs, especially those with fast SSDs, Windows boots so quickly that programs can finish playing sound before the speakers are ready - a phenomenon known as a "race condition."

Why does it vary depending on the environment?

HDMI/DisplayPort connected monitor: There is a lag (silence period) of a few seconds between the monitor being turned on, receiving the video signal, and then the audio signal being connected.
USB Audio/Bluetooth: It takes time for the device to be recognized and the driver to be loaded after powering on.
Laptop built-in speakers: Because it's a direct connection, there's almost no lag, but even so, on a super-fast PC the driver may not load in time.

In other words, the dilemma is that the faster the PC's processing speed, the harder it is to produce sound.

The "BootDelay" feature in this version (Ver 1.1.0.3) is a function that intentionally makes the program "wait" by taking this preparation time into consideration.

General PC: 2000ms (2 seconds) is sufficient.
If you are getting sound from a monitor: It may take 3000ms to 5000ms (3 to 5 seconds).

Depending on your environment, the UnlockGuard function may be too sensitive and silence the sound that should be playing. If the startup sound doesn't play, try changing the UnlockGuard setting to "0000" as shown in the image.

Windows 11 SoundON Sound Settings - Advanced Settings — Windows 11 SoundON Sound Settings – Advanced Settings

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Shugiegu Than:

2026 year 4 month 22 Date 1: 00 PM

I really appreciate your help as always. Thank you.
Is it possible to have the computer make a sound until the very last moment when it shuts down?

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- wenbang Than:
  
  2026 year 4 month 25 Date 12: 32 PM
  
  Shugiegu-sama
  
  Thank you for your continued support.
  
  Regarding the request to play the shutdown sound until the very last moment, it is technically possible to implement this.
  However, due to the specifications of Windows 11, if the audio to be played is longer than 5 seconds, and the system is made to wait until the process is complete, a warning screen saying "Close one app and shut down" will be displayed every time the system shuts down.
  
  While this will affect the tool's appearance, we have decided to add this as an optional feature that can be enabled from the Windows11_SoundON configuration file (config.ini) for users who are willing to accept the display of this warning screen.
  Implementing the new features and verifying their functionality will take some time, so please wait a little longer until the next update.
  
  Thank you in the future.
  
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  - Shugiegu Than:
    
    2026 year 4 month 26 Date 11: 50 AM
    
    thank you very much
    That was a great help!! I really wanted to get rid of the NT shutdown sound,
    This should work.
    Please keep doing a good job!
    
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    - wenbang Than:
      
      2026 year 4 month 27 Date 5: 57 AM
      
      Shugiegu-sama
      
      I'm glad to hear that the setup was successful. I'm happy if our website's tools were helpful.
      
      Your kind words of encouragement are very motivating.
      If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to stop by anytime.
      Thank you in the future.
      
      Reply
Hiroshi Than:

2026 year 2 month 12 Date 11: 36 PM

Nice to meet you.
I used to use an app called Winaero Tweaker to change the startup sound of Win11 to the XP sound, but after two Windows updates it was suddenly recognized as a dangerous app, so I had no choice but to delete it and googled to see if there was any way to change it, and that's how I came across this site.
I installed and configured Windows 11_SoundON and it worked perfectly. It even turned on the shutdown sound.

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- wenbang Than:
  
  2026 year 2 month 13 Date 6: 01 AM
  
  Thank you for your comment, Hiroshi.
  
  I'm glad that Windows 11_SoundON successfully restored the startup and shutdown sounds.
  Thank you for the happy report.
  
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さの Than:

2026 year 1 month 24 Date 9: 31 AM

Thank you so much for everything.
I had it adjusted but it still doesn't work...I'm sorry for asking again.
Will it start ringing if I adjust the wait time a bit more?
"The program has features like 'fast startup' and 'three
As the reply said, "Review the method of monitoring unlock events," is there anything else we should do on our side?

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- wenbang Than:
  
  2026 year 1 month 24 Date 4: 50 PM
  
  Sano-sama
  
  Thank you so much for your cooperation in verifying this multiple times.
  
  To put it simply, I think the cause of this problem is a combination of the fact that your PC environment (probably the boot disk and processing speed) is very good and fast, and that it takes a little time to set up your audio equipment (speakers, etc.).
  It's possible that the program is issuing the command "Play!" before the speaker is turned on and ready, resulting in a miss (silence).
  
  [Column] Why does no sound sometimes play immediately after startup?
  
  [Solution: Version 1.1.0.3 has been released]
  
  With this update, we have added a function that allows you to freely change the "wait time from startup until sound is played" using the included "settings tool (SoundConfig.exe)."
  
  1. Install the latest version.
  2. Open the settings screen from the desktop shortcut.
  3. Try increasing the value of "BootDelay" under "Advanced Settings" at the bottom of the screen.
  
  ・First try 3000 (3 seconds).
  ・If it still doesn't ring, try setting it to 5000 (5 seconds).
  
  By adjusting this value, you should be able to find the timing that's perfect for your environment. (Note: This setting also applies to the timing when waking up from sleep, so it should also improve sleep performance.)
  
  We hope that this will enable you to get the sound to ring properly. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please give it a try.
  
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  - さの Than:
    
    2026 year 2 month 12 Date 12: 00 AM
    
    Sorry for the late reply.
    When I set the double play prevention guard to 0000, it rang at just the right time.
    Thank you for everything.
    
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    - wenbang Than:
      
      2026 year 2 month 12 Date 7: 01 AM
      
      Dear Sano
      
      Thank you for your report.
      I'm relieved to hear that "0000" was just the right timing. Thank you for providing us with your valuable verification results.
      
      Reply
さの Than:

2026 year 1 month 22 Date 9: 37 AM

When I log in after starting up Windows 11, the sound I set when signing in doesn't play. Is there any way to fix this? 😭

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- wenbang Than:
  
  2026 year 1 month 22 Date 9: 58 AM
  
  Thank you for your comment, Sano.
  
  To resolve this issue, could you please check the following two points?
  
  1. Is sound coming from the PC itself? Can you hear other sounds, such as YouTube and music, normally? If you cannot hear any sound, please check that the volume of your PC is not muted and check the speaker connection.
  
  2. Have you tried the "homebrew tool" mentioned in the article? If there are no problems with your PC's sound but the sign-in sound is not playing, it's likely due to a Windows 11 specification. In that case, you can force the sound to play using the tool provided in this article, so if you haven't installed it yet, please try it.
  
  (*If you have already used the tool and it still doesn't work, it may be a problem with your environment, so we would appreciate it if you could let us know.)
  
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  - さの Than:
    
    2026 year 1 month 22 Date 9: 55 PM
    
    1 YouTube and music play properly through the computer speakers.
    2 I'm using the tool in this article, and the sound works fine when shutting down and signing in. (The startup sound hasn't been changed.)
    3 I would also like the sound I set when signing out to play when I lock the phone.
    Please! ! ! !
    
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    - wenbang Than:
      
      2026 year 1 month 23 Date 7: 48 PM
      
      Sano-sama
      
      Thank you for reporting the detailed situation.
      
      Regarding points 1 and 2, I was relieved to hear that there was no problem with the PC speakers themselves and that sounds such as shutdown were playing normally using existing tools.
      
      Regarding point 3, "I want to play a sound when locking," we apologize for the wait. We have just released the latest version (Version 1.1.0.0) that supports "lock" and "unlock" sounds, in response to your requests.
      
      The settings screen (SoundConfig) now has new options such as "Lock," so if you specify the same sound file as when signing in or signing out, you should be able to achieve the desired behavior. (With this update, we've made improvements so that you can now also select MP3 files.)
      
      Please download the latest installer (Ver 1.1.0.0) from the download link in the article and try installing it over the existing version. Thank you.
      
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      - さの Than:
        
        2026 year 1 month 23 Date 10: 34 PM
        
        Thank you for making a sound when locking.
        After installing the latest version and starting it up, I waited a little while and a sound played when I signed in.
        But when I start it up and sign in right away, no sound comes out 😭...
        Is Windows Hello the culprit?
        By the way, I always use Windows Hello when signing in. (Fast Startup is turned off!)
        Also, there is no sound when signing in from sleep mode!
        I apologize for bothering you again, but I would like it to ring.
      - wenbang Than:
        
        2026 year 1 month 24 Date 12: 30 AM
        
        Sano-sama
        
        Thank you very much for your detailed verification and report. I'm relieved to hear that there are no problems with operation when locked.
        
        Regarding your report about no sound being heard "immediately after startup" and "when waking up from sleep," we have now understood the situation.
        
        1. Regarding sign-in immediately after startup: As you mentioned, if you are using Windows Hello, the time from authentication to sign-in is very fast, so it is highly likely that the sign-in process is overtaken before the tool (program) finishes loading when the PC starts up. The reason why the alarm sounds after a short wait is likely because the tool has caught up on preparation.
        
        2. About waking up from sleep: Waking up from sleep (unlocking) is handled differently within Windows than normal "starting up," so there is a possibility that the current system may miss detection.
        
        Both of these issues can be improved by reviewing the program's "speed-up of startup" and "method of monitoring wake-up events."
        
        We will create a revised version that addresses these issues so that you can use it comfortably, so please give us a little more time. (The fact that you have turned off fast startup will also be helpful for verification. Thank you.)
        
        We will contact you again as soon as the correction is completed. Thank you for your continued support.
      - wenbang Than:
        
        2026 year 1 month 24 Date 1: 03 AM
        
        Sano-sama
        
        We've added a process to slightly delay program loading (waiting for audio to be ready). We've released it as version 1.1.0.1, so we hope you'll check if this improves the issue.
        If it still doesn't ring, try adjusting the wait time a little longer.
        
        January 24, 2026, 2:27 AM Update: After further testing, we discovered an issue where the startup sound and unlock sound would overlap in some environments, so we have released version 1.1.0.2 with further improvements.
        
        The latest version (1.1.0.2) introduces "double playback prevention logic" that bypasses notifications for a certain period of time immediately after launch, allowing sounds to be played more smartly.
        
        We apologize for the inconvenience, but we would appreciate it if you could check if the latest version (1.1.0.2) improves the problem. If you still have difficulty hearing the sound, please feel free to let us know and we will make individual adjustments such as lengthening the waiting time.
Osamu Than:

2025 year 1 month 4 Date 12: 55 AM

Thank you very much for providing such excellent software, which really hits the spot. I feel like I've found what I was looking for! The only disappointing thing is the 5-second problem. Is there a way to somehow delay the shutdown until the sound has finished? I feel like there should be some kind of lingering feeling at the end. In that case, I feel like 5 seconds isn't quite enough. This is a request from an amateur with no technical knowledge, but I think many people would be happy if it were realized. I would appreciate your consideration.

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- wenbang Than:
  
  2025 year 1 month 4 Date 4: 07 PM
  
  Thank you for your comment, Osamu.
  
  Solving the 5-second problem is extremely difficult due to the current structure of the tool. We may not be able to meet your expectations, but we will consider it to the extent possible.
  
  Reply
Daichi Than:

2024 year 12 month 13 Date 11: 05 AM

In Windows 11 Pro 24H2, the setting you have made plays after the original Windows 11 startup sound.
I want to stream only what I have set.
I tried to turn off the Windows startup sound, but now nothing is playing. Can anyone tell me how to fix this?

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- wenbang Than:
  
  2024 year 12 month 13 Date 12: 20 PM
  
  Thank you for your comment, Daichi.
  
  After turning off "Play Windows startup sound" in the sound settings, open the tool "Windows 11_SoundON_Sound Settings" and try playing the sound file.
  If you hear a sound, click the "Save changes" button and then restart the computer.
  
  If there is no sound at startup,Task managerOpen it and check if there is a process called "WIndows11_SoundON.exe" in the "Details" tab.
  
  If "WIndows11_SoundON.exe" does not exist, please uninstall the tool, then reinstall it and try setting up the sound.
  
  Reply
UG Than:

2024 year 7 month 17 Date 1: 57 PM

Dear Wenbang,
Thank you for the useful software.
It's a sound that plays when the computer shuts down, but the computer shuts down before the sound finishes playing.
Is it possible to make it shut down after the sound has finished playing?

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- wenbang Than:
  
  2024 year 7 month 17 Date 7: 59 PM
  
  Thank you for your comment, UG.
  
  This tool monitors shutdown and sign-out events (requests), so if no events occur, the sound will not be played. Will the sound be played if I restart the computer?
  
  If the sound plays when you restart your PC, try restarting it once.高速スタートアップPlease check out ".
  If Fast Startup is enabled, your PC will hibernate instead of shutting down.
  
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- wenbang Than:
  
  2024 year 7 month 22 Date 4: 15 AM
  
  Dear U.G.,
  
  The tool has been updated, so please try overwriting the previous version and see if the sound plays.
  *After overwriting the installation, please check in Task Manager whether the process "WIndows11_SoundON.exe" is running.
  
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  - UG Than:
    
    2024 year 7 month 26 Date 11: 13 AM
    
    Dear Wenbang,
    Sorry for the late reply. The location where the unit is installed is a place I only go to once a week.
    I've heard that you've updated the tool, so I'll try it again next week.
    In addition, when I tried according to the previous instruction
    The sound plays when I restart, but the computer restarts while the sound is playing.
    I also disabled fast startup but the result was the same.
    
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    - wenbang Than:
      
      2024 year 7 month 26 Date 2: 58 PM
      
      Dear U.G.,
      
      Thank you for your report.
      
      Since then, I've tested various sounds and found that if the shutdown sound is longer than 5 seconds, it stops playing midway. This is because Windows forces the tool to close after a certain amount of time. Please try limiting the sound length to 5 seconds or less.
      
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      - UG Than:
        
        2024 year 7 month 29 Date 3: 06 PM
        
        Dear Wenbang
        Thank you for checking various things.
        The sound I wanted to play was almost 30 seconds long, so I think I'll give up for now.
        I'm glad you responded and contacted me.
        Thank you all!
Pamuf Than:

2024 year 6 month 27 Date 1: 44 PM

I'm using Windows 11 Pro 23H2, and the startup sound plays, but the sign-in, sign-out, and shutdown sounds don't. I always perform shutdown and other operations from the Start menu. Is there any way to make them play?

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- wenbang Than:
  
  2024 year 6 month 27 Date 8: 36 PM
  
  Thank you for your comment, Pam.
  
  Do you mean that it doesn't play even when you use the tool introduced in this article? After selecting the audio file in the tool, it doesn't play even when you click the "Play" button?
  
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  - Pamuf Than:
    
    2024 year 7 month 21 Date 12: 20 PM
    
    The tool makes a sound, but when you actually perform an operation such as shutting down, the sound does not play.
    
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    - wenbang Than:
      
      2024 year 7 month 22 Date 4: 16 AM
      
      Dear Pamuf,
      
      The tool has been updated, so please try overwriting the previous version and see if the sound plays.
      *After overwriting the installation, please check in Task Manager whether the process "WIndows11_SoundON.exe" is running.
      
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      - Pamuf Than:
        
        2024 year 7 month 22 Date 4: 36 PM
        
        After updating, it played without any problems. It stabilized when I selected "Task Manager" -> "More details" -> "Windows11_SoundON.exe" -> "Set priority" -> "Real time." Thank you.
      - wenbang Than:
        
        2024 year 7 month 22 Date 4: 52 PM
        
        Dear Pamuf,
        
        I'm glad that it's resolved.
Boar hunting Than:

2024 year 1 month 11 Date 5: 35 PM

I upgraded my laptop (Win10 → Win11) and the one-click shutdown icon did not work, but when I clicked on the Start button to shut down Windows the sound played.

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- wenbang Than:
  
  2024 year 1 month 11 Date 11: 12 PM
  
  Thank you for your comment, Igari-san.
  
  Due to the way the tool works, the sound will only play if there is a shutdown or sign-out event (request). If you shut down or sign out from a batch file or some other tool, the event (request) may not be received and no sound will be played.
  
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Boar hunting Than:

2023 year 12 month 2 Date 1: 55 PM

The sound has been changed. Click Save Changes and then Exit.
When I restart the PC it goes back to normal.
Is it because the original sound filename has Japanese in it?
The save location is C:\Windows\Media.

Save changes → Sound has been changed.
If you close the file and reopen it, it will revert to normal.

Saved changes are not reflected.

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- wenbang Than:
  
  2023 year 12 month 2 Date 3: 55 PM
  
  Thank you for using our software, Mr. Igari.
  
  I think the reason is that access to the configuration file is denied due to the user's environment.
  
  1. Right-click the "Windows 11_SoundON_Sound Settings" shortcut and click "Run as administrator."
  
  2. When the User Account Control screen appears, click "Yes".
  
  If you set it in this state, it should be reflected, so please check.
  
  We will soon be correcting the software so that it runs as an administrator even when double-clicked to launch it.
  
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Windows 11 startup, shutdown, sign-in, and sign-out sounds are not playing

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