How To Change Windows Startup Sound

Windows shops most of its vital sources like icons and sounds inside system bundle information. The startup sound is definitely situated contained in the imageres.dll.mun file within the C:WindowsSystemResources listing.

You can extract this bundle after which entry the startup audio file. But there are not any straightforward methods to repack the contents after altering the audio file from the extracts.

So, you could use an utility that may modify .dll and .mun library information instantly. Here, we use the open-source program Resource Hacker for this activity.

Step 1: Create Another Package File

The very first thing you could do is to create a replica imageres.dll.mun file that comprises your customized startup sound audio file as a substitute of the default one. To accomplish that using the Resource Hacker,

1. Make positive to organize or obtain a .wav audio file that you simply wish to use because the startup sound. If you will have an audio file of one other format, use any free or on-line audio converter to create the .wav file.
2. Then, obtain and set up Resource Hacker after which open this utility.
3. Select File > Open from the menu bar.
   
4. Go to C:WindowsSystemResources. 
5. Set the drop-down field proper above Open and Cancel to All information as a substitute of Resource information.
6. Look for and choose imageres.dll.mun. Then, click on Open.
   
7. Expand WAVE and choose 5080 : 1033.
8. Right-click on 5080 : 1033 and choose Replace Resource.
   
9. Click Select File, navigate to the .wav file you ready earlier, and click on Open.
10. Select File > Save As from the menu bar.
11. Save it anyplace you need aside from the SystemResources folder. Make positive to notice down the trail of the folder as you’ll want it later. Here, we’ll use the F:New folder for instance.

Step 2: Replace the Package File

Now, you could change the bundle file. However, your system ought to truly be using the unique file and thus will stop you from deleting or modifying the file. So you could entry the Windows Recovery Environment or Advanced Startup to carry out this operation from an offline setting.

1. Close all applications after which open the beginning menu.
2. Click on the ability button. Press and maintain the Shift key and click on on Restart to load Windows Recovery Environment.
3. Here, go to Troubleshoot > Advanced choices > Command Prompt.
4. Enter the instructions beneath one after the other:
   • diskpart
   • listing quantity (test the drive letter of your system drive by in search of Boot on the information column. It will not be C: within the recovery setting. Also, test the quantity letter of the drive the place you saved the modified imageres.dll.mun file)
   • exit
     
   • C: (change it with the drive letter of the system drive)
   • cd WindowsSystemResources
   • ren imageres.dll.mun imageres.dll.mun.bak (It will create a back up in case you want to restore the unique startup sound)
   • copy F:Newimageres.dll.mun . (change F:New with the total path of the folder the place you saved the modified imageres.dll.mun file whereas conserving in thoughts the possibly modified drive letter.
     Also, keep in mind to not omit the dot on the finish of the command. The dot signifies that you’re copying to the present listing, i.e., WindowsSystemResources)
   • exit
     
5. After that, click on on Continue to load the working system and test whether or not the startup sound modified.

Troubleshooting Startup Sound Missing

If you possibly can’t hear any startup sound, it may be disabled in your system. You can test this selection from the superior Sound settings.

1. After logging in to a person account, open Run by urgent Win + R.
2. Type mmsys.cpl and press Enter to open Sound Options.
3. Go to the Sounds tab and test Play Windows Startup sound.
   
4. Click Apply and OK.

Fast Startup might also disable the startup sound. So, you must also attempt turning this selection off if the sound remains to be lacking.