The Startup Sound Is Not Played Correctly When You Start Windows (321735)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition
This article was previously published under Q321735

SYMPTOMS

Your startup sound may sound choppy, contain popping sounds, or pause while it is played. This issue occurs only with some hardware devices and drivers loaded. This issue does not affect the functionality of Windows XP.

MORE INFORMATION

To turn off the startup sound, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
  2. In Control Panel, double-click the Sounds and Audio Devices icon.
  3. Click the Sounds tab.
  4. Under Program events, click Start Windows.
  5. In the Sounds box, click (None), and then click OK.
Note There is no workaround for this issue in some situations. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

304853 Startup sound plays irregularly after upgrade to Windows XP from Windows Me

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:4/1/2004
Keywords:kbprb kbsound KB321735
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