Set Computer Speaker to Sound an Alarm

[Jeannine]

I want to set a sound--much like an alarm clock. When it's 4 p.m., I want
to hear a sound. Thanks, Jeannine

 

[Don Schmidt]

Do a google search for "free alarm clock program" and then take your pick.

don
Vancouver, USA

 

[Malke]

I want to set a sound--much like an alarm clock. When it's 4 p.m., I
want
to hear a sound. Thanks, Jeannine

There is no built-in ability to do that in XP. Google for alarm
programs.

Malke

 

[Pappion]

Karen's Clock is freeware and very good.

 

[Pappion]

If its built in--what/where is it, please?

There is no built-in ability to do that in XP. Google for alarm
programs.

Malke
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Elephant Boy Computers
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"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

 

[Guest]

1. Find a sound (any sound) on your computer you want to play at 4:00 PM.

2. Open up your Task Scheduler folder.
- This can be found at "Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools >
Scheduled Tasks."

3. Right click in an empty place and select "New > Scheduled Task" and type
"Alarm Clock" for the name, then double-click that new icon to open it.
- Do NOT use the "Add Scheduled Task" icon.

4. In the "Run" box of the dialog you see, type the following:

mplayer2 "c:\windows\media\chimes.wav" /play /close

replace the path to the chimes file with whatever sound you want to place.
the quotes are important.

5. Set all options you want using the other tabs. The times, the days of
the week, whatever.

- TIP: If you use a different account in the Task tab, the task will still
run but you won't see it popup. A good way to think of it is that it'll
happen on another 'desktop layer'.

6. You're set. And at this point, you are realizing that the free programs
are much easier.


- shawn