As far as I know, you need to use a .wav file. You can make one with
Windows Sound Recorder, or you can convert an MP3 to WAV. Someone else
will have to help you with the step by step, but it's in the Windows
Control Panel where you set event sounds for various programs.
TTFN,
Marilyn
At 01:30 PM 3/2/2011, you wrote:
>That's a remarkably creative idea. I think I can produce one in .mp3; would
>that be acceptible to Windows XP? If so, I'd need some coaching on how to
>replace the current shutdown sound, and where do I put the sound and
>assign the
>new file as the one to be selected for the shutdown event. If someone could
>point me in the right direction, perhaps a bit more than just that, I
>would love
>to try that idea out.
>
>Louis Gosselin
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: M and L Dorn [mailto:[email protected]]
>Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:59 AM
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: Re: Reminder at shutdown
>
>You can create a wave file that says to shut off the speakers, like you
>said. Then assign that file as the shutdown sound for Windows. Instead of
>the regular little tune that plays, it will play your recording.
>
>TTFN,
>Marilyn
>
>At 08:00 AM 3/2/2011, you wrote:
> >I don't suppose it's ever likely to happen, but it sure would be nice
if, on
> >issuing a command to shutdown the computer,a message could be inserted
> >somewhere, even in Win-eyes, not to forget to turn off your
battery-operated
> >speakers! I can't tell you how often I've forgotten that little detail.
> >Getting old, and cranky.
> >
> >Louis Gosselin
> >
> >
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