Solved Customization for Windows 7 (icons, sounds)

[andron]

I would like to replace my Windows Media Player icon, but I can't find any.
I want to change the sound of starting and closing system. I'm not able to do it, because I don't know new sounds.
It would be nice if someone could help me.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Hello and welcome andron mate the icon I cannot help you but the sounds go to Control Panel > Sounds > Sounds > pick a sound there are many combos and use the test button to hear what it sounds like. See pic

 

[andron]

I know this, but I can't change a Startup sound. I did it, but when I turn on my computer I can't hear anything.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

I know this, but I can't change a Startup sound. I did it, but when I turn on my computer I can't hear anything.

Ok have you checked the volume control on the far right of the taskbar? Just see where the slider is when you click on the speaker icon.

By the way I found the icon change for the WMP - you just right click on the taskbar icon > right click on the WMP bar > properties > change icon. Problem is by default there are only two available so you would have to import some icons from wherever that you like and add them to a library that you access by the Browse button in that change icon window

 

[andron]

I had to use program called: 'Startup Sound Changer.'

Startup Sound Changer: Change Windows 7 Startup Sound

Thanks for the second solution. I imported my icon and added it to the library. This is good.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

I had to use program called: 'Startup Sound Changer.'

Startup Sound Changer: Change Windows 7 Startup Sound

Thanks for the second solution. I imported my icon and added it to the library. This is good.

Hum win win then Maybe you could add that app to the free software section I mean it could be there already but hey nothing tried nothing gained
http://www.sevenforums.com/software/215829-free-great-programs-windows-7-2-a.html

 

[andron]

Maybe you could add that app to the free software section I mean it could be there already but hey nothing tried nothing gained
http://www.sevenforums.com/software/215829-free-great-programs-windows-7-2-a.html

Done.

 

[AddRAM]

If you`re good, mark the thread solved.

 

[Legbiter]

You have no Start Up tune - lucky, lucky, lucky you

I know this, but I can't change a Startup sound. I did it, but when I turn on my computer I can't hear anything.

Oh the utter Bliss.

I have torn out the media folder, changed the folder name, changed the file extension names, run the result three times through a file shredder. . .

Still get Windows intro jingle at start up!!!!! Please, please m a k e i t g o a w a y

 

[ICIT2LOL]

I know this, but I can't change a Startup sound. I did it, but when I turn on my computer I can't hear anything.

Oh the utter Bliss.

I have torn out the media folder, changed the folder name, changed the file extension names, run the result three times through a file shredder. . .

Still get Windows intro jingle at start up!!!!! Please, please m a k e i t g o a w a y

Mate have you done this in pic?

 

[Legbiter]

Ironically ICit2lol, yes I have. About 23 minutes after I posted this. Hadn't found my way back to log the success. I assumed that when you say "No Sounds" that you will receive *No Sounds*. Foolish, foolish me.

Not as bad as my No Sounds issue with XP.
Did everything, absolutely Everything conceivable short of destroying the PC. But randomly I would still get one of the stupid Windows jingles, and I mean totally randomly.
It was not until one night, when I was sitting on the floor, trying desperately to hammer some learning into my skull ahead of Finals. And the sound happened again. I thought "Arrrrgh But I Didn't Do Anything!!!".

That is when I finally found out that my free *cough* copy of Van Morrison's "Brown Sugar" had the Windows jingle embedded in it. Random play + random sound.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

LOL!! you ain't the first and certainly will not be the last - done so many simple things myself