On Sep 26, 1:45 pm, "Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM"
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> > On Sep 26, 1:12 am, "Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM"
> > <franksaund...@mvps.org> wrote:
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> >> >I have changed the default beeps when exiting Windows to a ca. 6 sec
> >> > wav file. I note when shutting down that the file plays, but I also
> >> > get a brief on-screen options table (indicating an error). The system
> >> > then shuts down.
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> >> > I assume that the system does not like the 6 sec file. Is there
> >> > anything that I can do to ensure that the options table does not
> >> > appear.
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> >> > Can I get away with using a shorter wav file. If so, any idea how long
> >> > the sound can last before triggering the options table.
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> >> You can get away with no sound.
> >> Control Panel | Hardware and Sound | Change System Sounds
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> > I'd like to use my wav file. Any suggestions for avoiding the options
> > table?
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> I don't know what options table you mean, but select (click on) the sound
> you want to change and then click Browse. Go to and select the sound.
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The message that comes up tells me that a programme is still running.
That must be the player that is playing the wav file.
As a matter of interest what player is used to pay the Microsoft
default sounds. I get no message when the defaults are used.
Thanks
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