boot - How do you disable the Windows Vista startup sound?

The sound when vista starts up is starting to annoy me, also when I am going to a lecture I forget to turn the volume down and the sound attracts a lot of attention. Is there any way to turn it off?

Answer

Step By Step:

• Start Menu


• Control Panel


• Hardware and Sound


• Under "Sound" click "Change System Sounds"


• Uncheck "Play Windows Startup Sound"


• Apply & OK.

If using Explorer Classic View:

• Start Menu


• Control Panel


• Sound


• Sounds Tab


• Uncheck "Play Windows Startup Sound"


• Apply & OK.

Sound Dialog Example: