Is it possible to change the startup sound? - Predator Helios 300 PH317-53

BigmanGreenman
BigmanGreenman Member Posts: 3 New User
edited September 2021 in Predator Laptops
Hi everyone, I'm an extreme Predator fan (Aliens VS Predator) using the Predator Helios 300 (PH317-53} and I was curious if it was possible to change the startup sound.

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  • StevenGen
    StevenGen ACE Posts: 12,065 Trailblazer
    edited May 2020

    There are multiple ways to change the startup sound, but using a third-party software proves to be the easiest. One such program is called Startup Sound Changer and can be found here. The steps for changing the startup sound are as follows:

    1. Install the application.
    2. Start the application. You shall see four buttons, although they are just represented in text: Play, Replace, Restore and Exit.
    3. Click the Replace
    4. Find the desired sound.

    Here are some more things you should consider when changing the startup sound:

    1. Wave (.wav extension) is the only supported audio format for all Windows notification sounds.
    2. If you plan on changing the Windows 10 startup sound with that of an older version of Windows, you’re in luck, as you can download most, if not all of the official ones here as wave files.
    3. When you change the startup sound, the sound changer will play it once for you to make sure you’ve chosen the right sound. You can’t use the program until that’s finished.
    4. There were some reported cases where the startup sound just reverts to the default one. This is most likely caused by Windows So if you’ve enabled updates, we strongly advise that you keep the sound changer program installed, although it’s not required after changing the startup sound.
    To disable or enable Windows startup sound do the following:
    1. Right-click on the Speakers icon located in the System Tray located at the bottom right corner.
    2. Choose “Open Sound Settings”.
    3. In Sound on the top right side click "Sound Control Panel" and go to Sound
    4. In the Sound section "Play Windows Startup sound" is checked already the sound is on, if its not then the sound is off. 
  • BigmanGreenman
    BigmanGreenman Member Posts: 3 New User
    StevenGen said:

    There are multiple ways to change the startup sound, but using a third-party software proves to be the easiest. One such program is called Startup Sound Changer and can be found here. The steps for changing the startup sound are as follows:

    1. Install the application.
    2. Start the application. You shall see four buttons, although they are just represented in text: Play, Replace, Restore and Exit.
    3. Click the Replace
    4. Find the desired sound.

    Here are some more things you should consider when changing the startup sound:

    1. Wave (.wav extension) is the only supported audio format for all Windows notification sounds.
    2. If you plan on changing the Windows 10 startup sound with that of an older version of Windows, you’re in luck, as you can download most, if not all of the official ones here as wave files.
    3. When you change the startup sound, the sound changer will play it once for you to make sure you’ve chosen the right sound. You can’t use the program until that’s finished.
    4. There were some reported cases where the startup sound just reverts to the default one. This is most likely caused by Windows So if you’ve enabled updates, we strongly advise that you keep the sound changer program installed, although it’s not required after changing the startup sound.
    To disable or enable Windows startup sound do the following:
    1. Right-click on the Speakers icon located in the System Tray located at the bottom right corner.
    2. Choose “Open Sound Settings”.
    3. In Sound on the top right side click "Sound Control Panel" and go to Sound
    4. In the Sound section "Play Windows Startup sound" is checked already the sound is on, if its not then the sound is off. 
    Hi! sorry for the late reply but this kind of doesn't answer my question? I think there was some error on my part. I'm looking to change the bootsound Acer provides and not the windows one, either that or this does change what I'm looking to change.
  • PointDexter
    PointDexter Member Posts: 2 New User
    Hey, have you found any solution to this?
  • Perseus546
    Perseus546 Member Posts: 2 New User
    Like PointDexter was asking: did anyone managed to find a solution for this
    Hey, have you found any solution to this?

  • xapim
    xapim ACE Posts: 7,253 Pathfinder
    edited September 2021
    U mean the bios startup boot sound ?? if thats the case im afraid its built into the bios rom itself cant be changed (most probably on on modded/unlocked bios which arent allowed neither supported in any way in this community) but can be disabled on PS thats the only option available 


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