Creating a Shutdown Sound Task in Windows 10

Creating a Shutdown Sound Task in Windows 10

Have you ever wanted to customize the shutdown sound on your Windows 10 computer? In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating a shutdown sound task using the built-in Task Scheduler. This little project is perfect for those who love messing around with computers.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you will need to have a sound file ready that you want to use as your shutdown sound. The file should be in a format that Windows can play, such as .wav or .mp3. You will also need to have administrative privileges on your computer to create the task.

Step 1: Open Task Scheduler

To open Task Scheduler, press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type taskschd.msc and press Enter.

Step 2: Create a New Task

In the Task Scheduler window, click on Task Scheduler Library in the left-hand pane. Then, click on Create Task in the right-hand pane.

Step 3: Configure Task Settings

In the Create Task window, configure the following settings:

• General: Name the task something descriptive, such as "Shutdown Sound". Check the box for Run with highest privileges.
• Triggers: Click New and select At shutdown from the dropdown menu. Click OK.
• Actions: Click New and select Start a program from the dropdown menu. In the Program/script field, type powershell.exe. In the Add arguments (optional) field, type the following command:
  -Command "Add-Type -TypeDefinition ^'namespace ShutdownSound { public class PlaySound { [System.Runtime.InteropServices.DllImport(\"coredll.dll\")] public static extern int PlaySound(string name, int flags); } ^'; [ShutdownSound.PlaySound]::PlaySound(\"$PSScriptRoot\\shutdown.wav\", 0);"

  Make sure to replace shutdown.wav with the name of your sound file. Click OK.

Step 4: Save and Test the Task

Click OK to save the task. You can test the task by restarting your computer. The sound file you specified should play as the computer shuts down.

Creating a shutdown sound task in Windows 10 is a fun and easy project that can help you customize your computer to your liking. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can create your own shutdown sound in no time.

References

• Add-Type
• PlaySound function